Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons – Barefeet within the Kitchen

At all times a success when tucked within packing containers of Christmas chocolates, chocolate dipped Coconut Macaroons are wealthy, candy, chewy cookies which are nearly candy-like.

Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate

I really like to make use of darkish chocolate when making those, because the bittersweet chocolate balances the beauty of the coconut, and the flavors paintings rather well in combination.

I’ve made those macaroons at Christmastime for the previous 15+ years. (Along with making them for just about each different instance too.) Should you love coconut any place close to up to we do, you’re going to fall in love with those cookies.

How To Make Coconut Macaroons

There are a couple of alternative ways to make macaroons and I’ve attempted quite a lot of them. Lots of the macaroon recipes that I’ve observed require beating the egg whites earlier than including them to the mix. I’ve attempted this technique myself.

In any case, I don’t to find it makes sufficient of a distinction to justify the additional effort. They are going to prove only a tiny bit lighter, however like I stated, for me? A part of the joys in macaroons is in how easy they’re to make.

All you want to do is sell off the entire substances in a bowl, give it a handy guide a rough stir with a spoon, and scoop them out onto a tray. Simple peasy and also you’ll be taking part in the macaroons earlier than you realize it.

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

You’ll want the next substances to make this recipe:

• sweetened condensed milk
• egg white
• vanilla extract
• kosher salt
• sweetened shredded coconut
• semi-sweet, darkish, or bittersweet chocolate chips

Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats and put aside.

Mix the condensed milk, egg white, vanilla, and salt in a big blending bowl. Stir to mix. Upload the coconut and stir once more to combine all through.

With a medium-sized scoop or a few spoons, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the coconut combination into mounds at the baking sheets.

After the entirety has been scooped onto the baking sheets, use your arms to press each and every mound firmly into tight shapes with a top on the most sensible.

Bake for 15-20 mins, till calmly browned with toasted coconut items on each and every one. (If you’re baking each sheets on the identical time, rotate the trays midway in the course of the baking time.)

Take away from the oven and funky for no less than 5 mins at the baking sheets. The cookies will have to be company and set. Switch to a twine rack to complete cooling.

Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

After the macaroons have cooled totally, position the chocolate in a small glass bowl. Microwave the chocolate at 50% energy, stirring each 30 seconds.

When it’s easy and fully melted, lay out a recent sheet of parchment or wax paper on a baking sheet. Dip the ground of each and every cookie within the chocolate after which position the dipped cookies at the paper to dry.

Position the completed cookies within the fridge to harden or let them harden at room temperature. You’ll be able to drizzle the cookies with additional chocolate if desired. Retailer the macaroons in an hermetic container within the fridge.

Can You Freeze Coconut Macaroons?

Sure! Those cookies freeze completely. Tuck them into freezer-safe ziplocs and take away as a lot air as imaginable. Then again, you’ll retailer them in an hermetic container.

I’ve frozen them for as much as two months at a time they usually style the similar as recent each and every time. Merely thaw at room temperature for approximately an hour earlier than serving.

Are Coconut Macaroons Gluten Loose?

Sure! Coconut Macaroons are gluten-free. You’ll be able to take a look at all of our Gluten Loose Dessert Recipes HERE. I’m a large fan of gluten unfastened muffins that require no particular substances.

Previous Formed 3 Aspect Peanut Butter Cookies also are naturally dairy unfastened. Those are one of the most absolute best cookies you’ll ever make and filled with fantastic peanut butter style.

Coconut Lover’s Oatmeal Cookies are naturally gluten unfastened and one of the most best possible oatmeal cookies I’ve ever tasted. And those Flourless Chocolate Brownie Cookies are every other gluten-free and dairy-free wealthy chocolatey deal with. No flour is wanted.

Grandmother’s Monster Cookies and Monster Cookie Bars are two extra recipes I’ve been making my complete lifestyles. Either one of those are long-time favorites that everybody enjoys.

{firstly printed 12/5/12 – recipe notes and pictures up to date 3/27/24}

recipe from and with because of Two Peas And Their Pod