Low Carb Coconut Macaroons

keto coconut macaroons on round white platter.

Low Carb Coconut Macaroons

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 22

Servings: people

Calories: 130

Author: Lisa MarcAurele

Soft sugar free low carb macaroon cookies are perfect bite sized treats. Drizzle the with melted chocolate for more decadence.

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Ingredients

▢ ⅓ cup water
▢ ¾ cup low carb sugar substitute or less to taste
▢ ¼ teaspoon sea salt
▢ ¾ teaspoon sugar-free vanilla extract
▢ 2 large eggs
▢ 3-4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut start with 3 cups, add more as needed
▢ sugar-free chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Combine water, low carb sweetener, salt, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir resulting syrup and remove from heat.
Combine the egg and coconut flakes in food processor. Add the syrup and process to form dough. Using cookie scoop, place mounds about an inch apart on baking sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes then rotate baking pan in oven. Bake for an additional 4 minutes or until light brown. Cool on rack. Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.

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Notes

Makes about 40 cookies.

Start with 3 cups of dried coconut shredded coconut and add a little more if needed for the right consistency. If the cookie dough doesn't hold together well, you can add a bit more beaten egg into the dough.

The sweetener amount can be adjusted depending on taste preference. Those who have been on low carb for a while might prefer less and those just giving up sugar may prefer more sweetener.

Nutrition

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 3.4 % | % Protein: 3.4 % | % Fat: 93.1 % | SmartPoints: 7

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