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Scottish Macaroon Bars
A traditional Scottish sweet/candy made with potatoes.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 190 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Scottish
Ingredients
- 4 oz potato boiled, peeled and mashed
- 1 lb confectioner's sugar (more or less as needed)
- 12 oz chocolate milk or dark, for dipping
- 4 oz finely shredded coconut for coating (divided in half)
Instructions
- Place cooled mashed potato in a bowl and begin adding powdered sugar, a little at a time. Continue adding the sugar and mixing well, and soon it will have a fondant texture. Add enough sugar so that it comes together and is very stiff.
- Line a baking sheet (which will fit into your freezer) with greaseproof/wax paper or a silicone baking mat. Shape mixture into a rectangle on the sheet and place in the freezer for about 4 hours or longer.
- Prepare the coconut, by placing half of it on a baking sheet in a preheated (150ºC) 300 ºF oven for 5 minutes. Stir the coconut and continue to monitor closely as it will brown quickly. Remove from the oven when golden brown; cool and mix with the other half of untoasted coconut and transfer to a plate for dipping.
- Remove the macaroons from the freezer and cut into your preferred size and shape, but keep in the freezer until ready to dip. When you are ready to finish the macaroons, melt the chocolate. Dip each piece into the chocolate, and immediately coat with the combination of shredded coconut.
- Place on a tray to set. Keep in a cool, dry place, preferably in a tin, and consume within 7 to 10 days.
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Notes
- Skip the coconut coating if you prefer it plain.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
126mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.