Best 6 White Chocolate Macaroon Cookies Recipes

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For all the chocolate lovers with a sweet tooth, white chocolate macaroon cookies are a delectable indulgence that combines the rich flavor of white chocolate with the chewy, coconutty texture of macaroons. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect white chocolate macaroon cookie. From gathering the essential ingredients and understanding the science behind the baking process to mastering the art of folding and shaping the macaroon batter, this article will provide you with all the knowledge and techniques you need to whip up a batch of these heavenly treats that are sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE CHOCOLATE MACAROON COOKIES



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The richness of white chocolate and coconut marry in an easy drop cookie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup flaked coconut
1 2/3 cups white vanilla baking chips
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon shortening
Betty Crocker™ red and green decorating sugars
Coarse white sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, coconut, 1 cup of the baking chips and the extract until dough forms. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet; cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2/3 cup baking chips and the shortening on High 30 to 60 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with sugars as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHOCOLATE MACAROONS II



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A unique refrigerator cookie, a combination of brownie and macaroon flavors and textures.

Provided by Linda Eurich

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
⅓ cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • To Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and vanilla until soft and smooth. Add coconut and nuts. Chill.
  • To Make Dough: Beat butter until softened. Add half of flour. Then add 1 cup sugar, cocoa, egg, milk, and baking soda. Beat until combined. Work in the rest of the flour. Chill dough until firm enough to roll.
  • Place dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper. With rolling pin roll dough in a rectangle 14 x 6 inches. Remove top sheet of waxed paper.
  • Remove filling from refrigerator and shape into a roll 14 inches long. Place filling on top of dough. Start on one end and roll dough around filling (like rolling up a rug) . Moisten and pinch edges together. Cut roll in half. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for two days.
  • Cut into 1/4 inch slices (using a very sharp knife or waxed dental floss). Put on greased cookie sheets and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on sheet for about 1 minute and then finish cooling on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 67.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE-COCONUT COOKIES



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Lime and coconut combine with white chocolate for a unique cookie experience.

Provided by jowolf2

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
½ cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 fresh lime
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white chocolate chips
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
2 cups finely shredded coconut, divided, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray 2 cookie sheets.
  • Combine butter, sugars, and egg in a bowl using a wooden spoon, not an electric mixer. Grate lime zest into the mixture. Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon lime juice.
  • Combine flour, white chocolate chips, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix in butter mixture until a stiff dough forms. Fold in 1 cup coconut.
  • Place remaining coconut on a flat dish. Roll dough into ping pong ball-sized balls; roll in coconut. Arrange dough on the prepared cookie sheets; do not press down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned around the edges, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE MAPLE PECAN MACAROONS



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I love macaroons and wanted to add a different twist to them with white chocolate and pecans, some of my favorite ingredients. -Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
1-1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup plus 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips, divided
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Beat in flavoring. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in coconut, 1 cup baking chips and pecans., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining baking chips; stir until smooth. Dip bottoms of macaroons into melted baking chips, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-LEMON MACAROONS



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Add a little zest to your macaroons with these White Chocolate-Lemon Macaroons! Drizzle these White Chocolate-Lemon Macaroons with a bit of melted semi-sweet chocolate for a dazzling display of cookie wonder.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Baking Ingredients

Time 35m

Yield 36 servings, 1 cookie each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (14 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
3 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup sugar
6 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 egg whites
2 tsp. lemon zest
1 tsp. almond extract
1 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Combine coconut, white chocolate, sugar, flour and salt in large bowl. Add egg whites, lemon zest and almond extract; mix well.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased and floured baking sheets.
  • Bake 20 min. or until edges of macaroons are golden brown. Immediately remove from baking sheets to wire racks. Cool completely. Drizzle with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9697 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

EASY CHOCOLATE MACAROONS



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These traditional coconut cookies get a flavor twist when melted unsweetened chocolate, chopped white chocolate and pecans are added to the batter.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 27m

Yield 24 servings, 1 cookie each

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 oz. BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
2 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate, chopped
2 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Microwave unsweetened chocolate and milk in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Drop heaping teaspoons of chocolate mixture, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min. or until tops are set. Immediately transfer cookies from baking sheets to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and avoid mistakes.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly affect the taste of your macaroons. Use the best quality white chocolate and almond flour that you can find.
  • Beat the Egg Whites Until Stiff Peaks Form: This is essential for creating the proper texture in your macaroons. Make sure to beat the egg whites until they are glossy and hold stiff peaks when you lift the beater out of the bowl.
  • Fold the Dry Ingredients into the Egg Whites Gently: Overmixing can cause the macaroons to deflate. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites gently until they are just combined.
  • Pipe the Macaroons Evenly: Use a piping bag fitted with a round tip to pipe the macaroons onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to space them evenly apart so that they don't touch each other.
  • Let the Macaroons Rest Before Baking: This will help them to develop a skin, which will prevent them from cracking in the oven.
  • Bake the Macaroons at a Low Temperature: This will help them to bake evenly without browning too much.
  • Cool the Macaroons Completely Before Filling: This will help to prevent the filling from melting and making the macaroons soggy.

Conclusion:

White chocolate macaroons are a delicious and elegant treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for special occasions or as a simple snack. With a little practice, you can easily make these delicious cookies at home. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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