Almond Coconut Macaroons
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Almond Coconut Macaroons
Description
This Almond Coconut Macaroons recipe blends sweetened flaked coconut with a touch of flour and kosher salt to bind the ingredients, combined with egg white, sweetened condensed milk, and almond extract to add moisture and flavor. The batter is portioned by tablespoon-sized scoops onto parchment-lined sheets and baked until the tops develop a light golden color.
The texture of the macaroons is moist and chewy on the inside with a slightly crisp, toasted surface. After cooling, the bottoms are dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in finely chopped almonds, adding richness and textural contrast. The macaroons are then firmed up by chilling briefly, allowing the chocolate to set.
These cookies store well at room temperature in an airtight container and are best after one to two days of resting to deepen flavor and texture. This recipe produces about 12 macaroons, making it ideal for small batches of a treat that combines coconut, almond, and chocolate elements.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1 egg white
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 ounces chocolate , melted
- 2 tablespoons almonds , finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened flaked coconut, flour and salt, mixing well.
- Add egg white, sweetened condensed milk and almond extract. Mix until all is just wet. Do not over mix.
- Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out 12 macarons onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the tops start to brown.
- Remove and allow to cool.
- Dip bottoms in melted chocolate and immediately roll in minced almonds. Return to parchment lined cookie sheet to harden. You may want to transfer to the refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed up the process.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve. Best 1-2 days after baking.
- After you've tried this recipe, we welcome you to come back and let us know how it went! We love comments and it helps other readers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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