Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons – Barefeet within the Kitchen

At all times a success when tucked inside containers of Christmas sweets, chocolate dipped Coconut Macaroons are wealthy, candy, chewy cookies which are nearly candy-like.

Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate

I like to make use of darkish chocolate when making these, because the bittersweet chocolate balances the sweetness of the coconut, and the flavors work very properly collectively.

I’ve made these macaroons at Christmastime for the previous 15+ years. (Along with making them for just about each different event too.) Should you love coconut wherever close to as a lot as we do, you’ll fall in love with these cookies.

How To Make Coconut Macaroons

There are a couple of other ways to make macaroons and I’ve tried loads of them. Most of the macaroon recipes that I’ve seen require beating the egg whites earlier than including them to the combination. I’ve tried this technique myself.

In the long run, I don’t discover it makes sufficient of a distinction to justify the additional effort. They may end up only a tiny bit lighter, however like I stated, for me? A part of the enjoyable in macaroons is in how easy they’re to make.

All it is advisable to do is dump the entire elements in a bowl, give it a fast stir with a spoon, and scoop them out onto a tray. Simple peasy and also you’ll be having fun with the macaroons earlier than you realize it.

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

You’ll want the next elements to make this recipe:

• sweetened condensed milk
• egg white
• vanilla extract
• kosher salt
• sweetened shredded coconut
• semi-sweet, darkish, or bittersweet chocolate chips

Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats and put aside.

Mix the condensed milk, egg white, vanilla, and salt in a big mixing bowl. Stir to mix. Add the coconut and stir once more to combine all through.

With a medium-sized scoop or a few spoons, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the coconut combination into mounds on the baking sheets.

After all the pieces has been scooped onto the baking sheets, use your arms to press every mound firmly into tight shapes with a peak on the prime.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, till frivolously browned with toasted coconut items on each. (In case you are baking each sheets on the similar time, rotate the trays midway by way of the baking time.)

Take away from the oven and funky for at the least 5 minutes on the baking sheets. The cookies must be agency and set. Switch to a wire rack to complete cooling.

Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

After the macaroons have cooled fully, place the chocolate in a small glass bowl. Microwave the chocolate at 50% energy, stirring each 30 seconds.

When it’s easy and fully melted, lay out a contemporary sheet of parchment or wax paper on a baking sheet. Dip the underside of every cookie within the chocolate after which place the dipped cookies on the paper to dry.

Place the completed cookies within the fridge to harden or enable them to harden at room temperature. You possibly can drizzle the cookies with further chocolate if desired. Retailer the macaroons in an hermetic container within the fridge.

Can You Freeze Coconut Macaroons?

Sure! These cookies freeze completely. Tuck them into freezer-safe ziplocs and take away as a lot air as potential. Alternatively, you’ll be able to retailer them in an hermetic container.

I’ve frozen them for as much as two months at a time they usually style the identical as contemporary every time. Merely thaw at room temperature for about an hour earlier than serving.

Are Coconut Macaroons Gluten Free?

Sure! Coconut Macaroons are gluten-free. You possibly can take a look at all of our Gluten Free Dessert Recipes HERE. I’m an enormous fan of gluten free desserts that require no particular elements.

Old Fashioned 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are additionally naturally dairy free. These are among the best cookies you’ll ever make and full of unimaginable peanut butter style.

Coconut Lover’s Oatmeal Cookies are naturally gluten free and among the best oatmeal cookies I’ve ever tasted. And these Flourless Chocolate Brownie Cookies are one other gluten-free and dairy-free wealthy chocolatey deal with. No flour is required.

Grandmother’s Monster Cookies and Monster Cookie Bars are two extra recipes I’ve been making my complete life. Each of those are long-time favorites that everybody enjoys.

initially revealed 12/5/12 – recipe notes and photographs up to date 3/27/24

recipe from and with due to Two Peas And Their Pod