Paleo Macaroons
Low Carb Paleo Cookies are a dream come true for anyone who needs a cookie while trying to cut down on carbs. These cookies are keto/low carb/paleo and 100% worth the effort it takes to make them.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Diabetic Friendly, Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 8 cookies
- 1 egg white
- pinch salt
- 1/2 13.5 ounce can coconut milk save the other half for soup or pudding or something
- 2 TBSP honey
- 2 cups dried shredded coconut not the sweet stuff from the baking section check out the bulk section
- 1 vanilla bean
preheat the oven to 325˚
whip the egg white and salt with a whisk until it forms peaks, set aside
mix the coconut milk and the honey together and bring to a boil over medium heat--it will boil over the second your back is turned so stay there and babysit it-stir occasionally
once it boils reduce heat and just let it simmer for about 5 minutes
split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the milk stir to combine and keep simmering
once the coconut milk has cooked for five minutes pour it over the coconut in a mixing bowl
fold in the whipped egg white
mix gently
use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop macaroons (or a cookie scoop is ideal here) on to a parchment lined cookie sheet
bake 25 minutes at 325˚ if they are not lightly browned after 25 minutes cook an additional 5 minutes more
cool 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack