ORANGE-COCONUT MACAROONS

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The dough for these orange-coconut macaroons is made in a food processor and dropped by teaspoons onto baking sheets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
4 1/2 ounces almond paste
2 large egg whites
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups packed sweetened flaked coconut, (about 4 1/2 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Process granulated sugar and orange zest in a food processor until combined, about 3 minutes. Add almond paste; process 1 minute. Add egg whites, orange juice, confectioners' sugar, flour, half of the coconut, and the salt; process 1 minute. Remove blade, scraping batter into bowl with a rubber spatula. Stir in remaining coconut.
  • Drop rounded teaspoons of batter on to baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake macaroons until the edges start to turn brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer parchment and macaroons to a wire rack; let cool completely.

geoffrey odhiambo
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I made these macaroons with a mix of orange and cranberry sauce and they were delicious! The cranberry sauce added a nice tartness to the macaroons.


Wasim Khan
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These macaroons were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still had a nice flavor.


Fahad Fadu
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These macaroons were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort.


Marley Flannagin
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I made these macaroons with a mix of orange and chocolate chips and they were amazing! The chocolate chips added a nice richness to the macaroons.


Davis Linda
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These macaroons were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Anfal Shabbir
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I made these macaroons with a mix of orange and lemon zest and they were delicious! The citrus flavor was really refreshing.


Sevanthy Ajanthan
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These macaroons were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still had a nice flavor.


Malik Rafay
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I made these macaroons with a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great! They were just as chewy and delicious as the regular version.


Ch Ahmed Nohail
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These macaroons were a little too dry for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


Musenero Abdulrahim
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but I still enjoyed these macaroons. The coconut flavor was really strong and the macaroons had a nice chewy texture.


Easton Leonard
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These macaroons were a great way to use up some leftover egg whites.


Sanisani Sanisani
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I made these macaroons for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Gamergirl Magic
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These macaroons were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort.


Afzal Baloch
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I had some trouble finding unsweetened coconut flakes, but I was able to make these macaroons with sweetened coconut flakes and they turned out just fine.


Miang Mobile
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These macaroons were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


sarwar noori
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these macaroons. The orange flavor was so strong that it overpowered the coconut, and the macaroons had a really nice texture.


Martins Dalke
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These macaroons were so easy to make! I was able to whip them up in no time, and they turned out perfectly.


Mubiru Steven
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I made these macaroons for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the festive orange color.


X_ Ayan
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These orange-coconut macaroons were a delightful treat! The combination of orange and coconut flavors was perfect, and the macaroons had a lovely chewy texture.