Best 3 White Chocolate Macaroons Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE MACAROONS

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in 4 cups coconut and nuts, about 1/2 cup at a time., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 275° for 25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon white chocolate on each cookie; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon coconut. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
• 2. Make the macaroons: In a large bowl, combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Add the egg whites and stir with a large rubber spatula until combined. Stir in the almond and vanilla extracts, then the chopped dried cranberries.
• 3. Measure one heaping tablespoon of mixture for each and drop into a mound on the prepared cookie sheet, making sure they are nicely rounded and 2 inches apart.
• 4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• 5. Make the white chocolate glaze: Melt the white chocolate and shortening together in a small microwavable bowl in 20 second intervals until melted, stirring well after each increment. Drizzle over cookies. Cookies with glaze stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine coconut, flour and salt. Add almond extract and condensed milk and stir with spoon. Drop rounded spoonful onto parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a light golden brown. Cool on rack completely. Melt almond bark in a microwave safe bowl, on 50% power, for 30 seconds at a time. Do NOT overheat. Chop almonds in food processor. Dip bottom of macaroon cookies in white chocolate, then almonds and place on wax paper to set. Drizzle remaining chocolate over tops of cookies. Allow chocolate to set before indulging.