Author Notes: These coconut lime bites are crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, with a pop of bright lime… you’ll be loving them all summer! —Ala Lemon
Makes: 2 dozen
Ingredients
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150 to 180
grams / 1 to 1½ cups grated coconut
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100
grams / ½ cup caster sugar
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3
egg whites
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½
teaspoons vanilla powder
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Zest of 1 lime
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Juice of half a lime (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 150°C / 300°F.
- In a bowl, combine ⅔ of the coconut with the rest of the ingredients. Mix well with a spatula or wooden spoon. If the mix is too moist, add more coconut.
- Take a teaspoonful of mixture and press and form into a rough ball or dome.
- Place on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Don’t overbake or they will be dry.
Photo by Ala Lemon