Coconut macaroons (coquitos)

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
3. Add the shredded coconut, sugar and vanilla extract to the whites and mix until well combined.
4. Transfer the coconut mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
5. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, pipe small mounds of the coconut mixture.
6. Bake the coquitos for about 15–20 minutes, until golden on top.
7. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
8. Arrange the coquitos on a plate and enjoy.