COCONUT MACAROONS WITH A CHOCOLATE TOPPING

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Yummy Yummy treat for coconut and chocolate fans taken from the Family Circle cookery encyclopedia. I like the addition of the rind in this one.

Provided by Girl from India

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 60 macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 egg whites
1 1/4 cups caster sugar (as fine as you can get)
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
3 cups desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
125 g dark semi-sweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 160°C Line a big tray with baking paper.
  • Place egg whites in a bowl and beat with an electric beater until soft peaks form.
  • Add the sugar slowly and continue beating till mixture appears thick and shiny and the sugar is completely dissovled.
  • Add the grated rind and beat till it is just mixed.
  • Add the coconut and the cornflour and stir with a metal spoon till they are just incorporated well into the mixture.
  • (DO not stir too much) Drop one heaped teaspoonful of the mixture onto the tray about 3-4 cms from each other and bake on the top shelf for 15-20 minutes or till the top is light golden in colour.
  • Cool macaroons and then dip half into the melted chocolate.
  • Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 15, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 0.5

Piotr Stefanski
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These coconut macaroons are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're not too big or too small.


Knight nqcialis
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I love the way these coconut macaroons look. They're so pretty and elegant.


King huassn
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These coconut macaroons are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. They're light and refreshing, and the chocolate topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Darwish Khan
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I've tried several different coconut macaroon recipes, but this one is my favorite. The chocolate topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Lee Hadfield
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These coconut macaroons are so easy to make. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Asifbhatti Asif
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I've made these coconut macaroons several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


Musa Bello Hamidu
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These coconut macaroons are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're great for parties, potlucks, or just for a snack.


Bonnie Shortkutt
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I love the way these coconut macaroons smell. They smell so good and they taste even better.


RJ RONI ISLAM
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These coconut macaroons are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're not too big or too small.


Nonkululeko Mndaba
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I love the way these coconut macaroons look. They're so pretty and elegant.


allah wadayo
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These coconut macaroons are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. They're light and refreshing, and the chocolate topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Thabiso Mohlomi
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I've tried several different coconut macaroon recipes, but this one is my favorite. The chocolate topping is the perfect finishing touch.


ALi ALtaf
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These coconut macaroons are so easy to make. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


mohamad salami
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I made these coconut macaroons for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Lezé Hobbs
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These coconut macaroons are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the way the chocolate topping melts in my mouth.


Jeffery Barrs
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these macaroons are an exception. They're so good! The chocolate topping is the perfect touch.


Rachel Andrews
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These coconut macaroons are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of coconut and chocolate. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Ian Renkel
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I've made these coconut macaroons several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


LONDI35
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These coconut macaroons are delicious! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the chocolate topping. It's the perfect finishing touch.


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