I love the Coconut Macaroons stall at the Christmas Continental Market at the City Hall. I look forward to it every year!
I also remember these as a child and more recently when ‘Big Ron’ had his chocolate stall at St George’s where he dipped the bottoms in chocolate!
They are really simple & straightforward to make though. I’ve put half a cherry on top but you can leave those off if you prefer
Ingredients
2 Free Range Egg Whites
100g Caster Sugar
225g Dessicated Coconut
Glacé Cherries if liked
Line a large baking sheet with baking or greaseproof paper
In a large bowl whisk the egg whites until really stiff and pesky. I use my kenwood for nearly everything but find the hand whisk better for egg whites
Whisk in the Caster Sugar. It’s important not to have any lumps in the sugar so sieve if necessary
Stir in the coconut until well combined
Spoon large dessert spoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking tray and top with half a glacé cherry if desired
Bake at 170 for approximately 15 minutes until lightly browned
Allow to cool on the tray
Baked in Belfast 