Monday, April 21, 2014

Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons


Chocolate-dipped Coconut Macaroons are one of my favorite treats to buy in a bakery. So when I saw them featured on Lick The Spoon, my assignment for this month's Secret Recipe Club, I knew I would have to try my hand and making them. And since Easter was coming up, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for a new treat! These are so easy to put together and so delicious! You don't need a holiday for an excuse, make these yummy treats today.

Mix coconut, sugar,


flour


and salt in a large bowl. Beat egg whites until soft peaks, the add the vanilla.


Fold gently into the coconut mixture.


Form 20-24 roughly formed but firmly packed balls of mixture and place onto parchment-paper lined cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden.


Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat on 50% power for 45 seconds. Stir, and heat again in 30 second intervals until nearly melted. Stir until smooth.


When cookies have cooled, dip the bottoms in melted chocolate


and place on parchment paper (chocolate side up) until cooled.


Enjoy!


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Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

7 ounces coconut flakes
1/3 cup sugar
3 Tbsp. flour
small pinch salt
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 ounces semisweet chocolate

Mix coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl. Beat egg whites until soft peaks, the add them to the coconut mixture with vanilla, and stir until well combined. Form 20-24 roughly formed but firmly packed balls of mixture and place onto parchment-paper lined cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden.

Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat on 50% power for 45 seconds. Stir, and heat again in 30 second intervals until nearly melted. Stir until smooth.

When cookies have cooled, dip the bottoms in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper (chocolate side up) until cooled. Store in an airtight container.




9 comments:

  1. that looks like a tasty little morsel!

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  2. Hi Sara, I had you for my assignment this month. Now I can tell you how great all your recipes looked. My family loved the enchiladas and we'll be doing it again, thanks for the great recipe. And these macaroons look divine.

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  3. Yum, yum and more yum. I love these cookies! Great SRC pick!

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  4. Oh yum, love that they're dipped in chocolate! A winning combination!

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  5. This is a great idea! I bet these were delicious!

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  6. I love making coconut macaroons but have never thought to dip them in chocolate.

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  7. Yummm!!! These look deelish :)
    Like the step by step...
    Thanks for sharing @ Share Your Stuff Tuesdays :)
    Rachael @ http://www.parentingandhomeschoolinginfaith.com

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