German Coconut Macaroons

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make German Coconut Macaroons.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 250°F (120°C). While it warms up, line your cookie sheets with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and perfect cookie release.

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, grab your electric mixer and whip those egg whites until they reach a stiff peak stage. You want them to be so firm that you can draw a line through them with a knife!

3. Step 3

   Now, gradually sprinkle in the sugar, ground cinnamon, and almond extract while continuing to mix on low speed. This will create a sweet, aromatic base for your macaroons.

4. Step 4

   Once everything is well combined, gently fold in the toasted coconut by hand. This is where the magic happens—mix until the coconut is evenly coated with the sweet egg mixture.

5. Step 5

   Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop generous mounds of the mixture onto your prepared cookie sheets, leaving a little space between each one to allow for spreading.

6. Step 6

   Pop those sheets into the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when they’re dry to the touch and easily peel off the parchment paper.

7. Step 7

   Once baked, let the macaroons cool on wire racks. They’ll firm up a bit more as they cool. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and delicious.