COCONUT MACAROONS

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If you are a coconut lover, you'll want to make these moist, chewy macaroons all the time. Crisp on the outside and pillowy within, they take only a few minutes to put together and keep extremely well. Their perfect texture comes from fluffy sweetened coconut for softness and crunchier unsweetened coconut for more chewiness. Coconut flour, ubiquitous now because of gluten-free baking, is very absorbent and works beautifully to absorb the extra liquid that would otherwise run out of the macaroon, but matzo cake meal can be used during Passover and all-purpose flour any other time of year. Just double check that whatever you use is kosher for Passover.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 40m

Yield About 18 macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup/151 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon melted virgin coconut oil or neutral oil, like safflower or grapeseed
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean (see Tips)
1 1/2 cups/128 grams sweetened flaked coconut (see Tips)
1 1/2 cups/128 grams shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons coconut flour, matzo cake meal or all-purpose flour (see Tips)
4 ounces/113.5 grams bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Flaky salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Position racks in the top and bottom of the oven and heat oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites, salt and sugar until creamy, thick and white. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of the oil and the vanilla.
  • Fold in the flaked and shredded coconut and the flour, mixing well so the coconut is evenly moistened. At this point, the macaroons can be baked, but you can also refrigerate the mixture in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Use a small 1-ounce cookie scoop to portion the coconut mixture (about 2 tablespoons per macaroon) and squeeze together in a ball. Space a few inches apart on the prepared sheets and rough up the texture a little with your fingers.
  • Bake, switching the pans from back to front and top to bottom, until golden on the bottom and toasty all over, 16 to 21 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer the macaroons to a cooling rack close together. Set the rack over one of the baking sheets (keep the parchment on) to catch chocolate drips during drizzling. Cool the macaroons completely.
  • Melt the chocolate with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan over low heat and stir well. Drizzle the macaroons with the chocolate. Let the chocolate set a little in a cool place or in the refrigerator before topping with flaky salt. The macaroons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.

Shiel James
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I'm in love with these macaroons!


irfan khalid
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These macaroons are a little piece of heaven.


Abdi Cr7
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I could eat these macaroons all day long.


Magreth Vix
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These macaroons are the bomb!


promusic556
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My new go-to macaroon recipe.


Carla Brooker
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Easy peasy lemon squeezy!


Khartai Maseed
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Would make again!


MDSagor Sagor
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5 stars!


Bro R (Bro.)
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Overall, these coconut macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who loves coconut.


David Williams
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The macaroons didn't turn out as chewy as I expected. I think I might have overbaked them.


Genshen Makit
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These macaroons are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Allah Dita
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I love how these macaroons are gluten-free. It makes them a great option for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.


Erumole Charity
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These macaroons are the perfect treat for any occasion.


noor suleiman
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but these macaroons were surprisingly good. The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Azmat Ullah
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I made these macaroons for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Tamika Wizzard
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These macaroons are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


Toheeb Ayobami
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I love that this recipe uses sweetened condensed milk. It gives the macaroons a rich, creamy flavor.


Rj Nazmul
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I've tried many coconut macaroon recipes, but this one is by far the best. The macaroons are chewy and moist, with a perfect balance of sweetness and coconut flavor.


Aahil Khokhar
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These coconut macaroons were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and taste delicious.


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