Description
Coconut macaroons with a chocolate dipped base offer a delightful twist on classic treats. Rich chocolate complements sweet coconut, creating an irresistible dessert you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz/397 g) bag sweetened coconut
- 1 (14 oz/397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1–2 cups chocolate chips
- melting chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Setup: Configure oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal non-stick surface preparation.
- Mixture Creation: Amalgamate shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk in a large mixing bowl, ensuring thorough and uniform integration without dry clusters.
- Chocolate Incorporation: Delicately fold chocolate chips into the coconut mixture, distributing them evenly to guarantee consistent flavor profile throughout the confection.
- Formation Technique: Sculpt compact, dense spheres using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, applying firm compression to maintain structural cohesion and precise shape.
- Baking Process: Strategically position coconut orbs on prepared baking surface with moderate spacing, then transfer to preheated oven and monitor until achieving a rich golden-brown coloration (approximately 15-20 minutes).
- Cooling Protocol: Remove baking sheet and transfer macaroons to wire cooling rack, allowing complete temperature equilibration before subsequent chocolate immersion.
- Chocolate Immersion: Utilize double boiler method to create silky chocolate coating, then meticulously dip each macaroon’s base, optionally rotating for comprehensive chocolate coverage.
- Finalization: Arrange chocolate-dipped treats on fresh parchment paper and refrigerate for approximately 15 minutes to solidify chocolate shell, then serve and indulge in these luxurious coconut delicacies.
Notes
- Chill Before Baking: Refrigerate the coconut mixture for 15-30 minutes before forming balls to help them hold shape and prevent crumbling during baking.
- Maintain Uniform Size: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon for consistent macaroon sizes, ensuring even baking and professional appearance.
- Control Chocolate Dipping: Temper chocolate at 88-90°F for smooth, glossy coating that creates a crisp shell and prevents bloom or streaking.
- Storage Strategy: Store macaroons in an airtight container between parchment layers, refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 2-3 weeks to preserve texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg