Who doesn’t love a dessert that only needs five ingredients? These adorable hand-held cookie bites are ideal to leave out as a sort of appetizer dessert, ready for anyone to pick up and nibble on throughout the Easter festivities.
Author:Addie Gundry
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Bakery
Ingredients
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1 (14-ounce) bag sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla and mix well.
In a small bowl using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt until they hold stiff peaks.
Carefully fold the egg whites and salt into the coconut mixture.
Using a cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned and the bottoms are golden brown. Cool and serve.
