Best 6 Date Macaroons Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, date macaroons stand out as a delectable confection that captivates taste buds with their delightful blend of flavors and textures. Made with a combination of dates, nuts, and egg whites, these little gems offer a symphony of flavors that range from sweet and chewy to nutty and crunchy. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new culinary challenge or a home cook seeking a delightful dessert to impress your guests, this comprehensive guide will lead you on a journey to discover the best recipe for date macaroons that promise to tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT MACAROONS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20 to 22 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and serve.

HOW TO MAKE MACARONS RECIPE BY TASTY



How To Make Macarons Recipe by Tasty image

It's never a bad time for dessert. Cookies, cake, pie, you name it! But sometimes you need to change it up with something a little fancier: enter macarons. They may seem intimidating but with our easy-to-follow guide, they don't have to be. And you can customize them! Want a variety? Use different types of food coloring. Prefer a different flavored icing? Add some lavender extract for a floral feel. One bite, and you'll feel like you're in Paris yourself.

Provided by Jody Tixier

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h50m

Yield 30 macarons

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
1 cup almond flour, finely ground
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3 egg whites, at room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops pink gel food coloring
1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make the macarons: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the powdered sugar, almond flour, and ½ teaspoon of salt, and process on low speed, until extra fine. Sift the almond flour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar until fully incorporated. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form (you should be able to turn the bowl upside down without anything falling out).
  • Add the vanilla and beat until incorporated. Add the food coloring and beat until just combined.
  • Add about ⅓ of the sifted almond flour mixture at a time to the beaten egg whites and use a spatula to gently fold until combined. After the last addition of almond flour, continue to fold slowly until the batter falls into ribbons and you can make a figure 8 while holding the spatula up.
  • Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Place 4 dots of the batter in each corner of a rimmed baking sheet, and place a piece of parchment paper over it, using the batter to help adhere the parchment to the baking sheet.
  • Pipe the macarons onto the parchment paper in 1½-inch (3-cm) circles, spacing at least 1-inch (2-cm) apart.
  • Tap the baking sheet on a flat surface 5 times to release any air bubbles.
  • Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until dry to the touch.
  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C).
  • Bake the macarons for 17 minutes, until the feet are well-risen and the macarons don't stick to the parchment paper.
  • Transfer the macarons to a wire rack to cool completely before filling.
  • Make the buttercream: In a large bowl, add the butter and beat with a mixer for 1 minute until light and fluffy. Sift in the powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla and beat to combine. Add the cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat to combine, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Add a dollop of buttercream to one macaron shell. Top it with another macaron shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining macaron shells and buttercream.
  • Place in an airtight container for 24 hours to "bloom".
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 19 grams

DATE MACAROONS



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This recipe from my sister originally made a pie. But I decided to turn it into a cookie with mouthwatering results. They're so easy to make and very tasty.-Jessie Bethune, Trion, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, cracker crumbs and baking powder. Stir in the coconut, pecans, dates and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into coconut mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

CINNAMON-DATE MACAROONS



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I've been saving this since 1997 from McCall's magazine. Here are the last three recipes. Go to Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls to read more.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 15 Macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (7 ounce) bag sweetened flaked coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
5 pitted dates, finely snipped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; lightly coat with cooking spray (if using nonstick pans or liners, do not use cooking spray).
  • In large bowl, toss coconut with sugar until evenly coated. In small bowl, combine egg whites,dates, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until blended. Add to coconut mixture; blend well with spatula.
  • On prepared baking sheet, form heaping table-spoonfuls of mixture into 15 mounds, 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes or until bottoms are golden and tops start to brown (centers will be slightly soft). Let cool 10 minutes on baking sheet; remove with spatula to wire rack; let cool completely on rack. Best served the same day, but can be stored overnight in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 52.4, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 0.9

FIRST-PLACE COCONUT MACAROONS



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These coconut macaroons are my husband's favorite and earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. I especially like the fact that this recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to nibble on without lots left over. -Penny Ann Habeck, Shawano, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Add egg whites and vanilla; mix well., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALMOND DATE MACAROONS



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These easy coconut, date, and banana macaroons are a moist and delicious cookie. They would also be perfect for Ramadan, the month-long celebration during which Muslims fast during the day. The fasting traditionally is broken by eating a date at sunset.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12-15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 banana
1/2 cup baking dates (or very moist dried dates, pits removed)
1 (200 g) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon almond extract
12 -15 whole american almonds or 12 -15 marcona almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together banana and dates. Add coconut flakes and almond extract, then mix well.
  • Divide dough into 12-15 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  • Arrange balls on a prepared baking sheet, then press 1 almond into top of each cookie.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom but still soft. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 48.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.1

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to finely chop the dates. This will help them blend more easily with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the dates by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
  • If you find the mixture is too dry, add a little bit of water or almond milk.
  • If you find the mixture is too wet, add a little bit more oats.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the macaroons tough.
  • Bake the macaroons until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the macaroons cool completely before serving. This will help them firm up.

Conclusion:

Date macaroons are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect date macaroons every time.

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