Maple Pecan Coconut Macaroons
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Maple Pecan Coconut Macaroons
Description
To make these macaroons, maple syrup is heated until slightly thickened to intensify sweetness and create a syrupy base. Some recipes allow adding cornstarch mixed with water to aid thickening if necessary. After cooling, this syrup joining vanilla extract is folded into stiffly beaten egg whites salted lightly to enhance structure. Medium shredded unsweetened coconut and chopped pecans are gently folded in, providing chewy texture and nutty flavor throughout.
Dropped by small scoops onto greased parchment-lined baking sheets, the macaroons bake at moderate temperature until their edges turn a light golden brown, signaling doneness while maintaining chewiness inside. After cooling briefly on the sheets, they are transferred to racks to cool fully.
These macaroons combine sweet maple taste with coconut and pecan textures, making them a distinctive cookie choice for those seeking a non-traditional macaroon variation.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup maple syrup real
- 1/8 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch optional, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 4 egg large, whites
- 3 cups medium shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and light grease the paper. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan heat maple syrup on high until it reaches a boil, then reduce heat simmering syrup until the syrup begins to thicken (12-15 minutes). Watch carefully so it doesn't burn. If you find that the consistency isn't changing you can add cornstarch and water to thicken. When thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature (may take up to an hour).
- In a medium bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold cooled maple syrup mixture into the egg whites, and then fold in coconut.
- With a small cookie scoop, drop batter onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Loosen macaroons with spatula and cool completely on baking racks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2doz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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