Best 5 Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Drops Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey of flavors with our irresistible Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Drops. These bite-sized treats are a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a rich chocolate exterior, a chewy coconut center, and a crunchy macadamia nut finish. Perfect for any occasion, these drops are not just a dessert, they're an experience.

In this comprehensive article, we bring you not one, but three enticing variations of this classic recipe. Each variation offers a unique twist on the original, catering to diverse palates and preferences. Allow us to guide you through the culinary adventure of Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Drops, providing step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photography to make your baking experience effortless and enjoyable.

The first recipe, our Classic Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Drops, stays true to the traditional flavor combination. With its simplicity and timeless appeal, this recipe is a must-try for chocolate lovers and coconut enthusiasts alike.

For those who enjoy a touch of zest, our Orange Infused Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Drops offer a refreshing citrus twist. The burst of orange flavor perfectly complements the rich chocolate, creating a delightful balance of flavors.

Lastly, our Salted Caramel Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Drops are a decadent treat that combines the sweetness of caramel with a hint of salt. These drops are sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet and salty, leaving you wanting more.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Drops recipes are designed for success. With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to create these delectable treats in no time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure. Your taste buds will thank you!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES



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Coconut macadamia nut cookies feature golden crisp edges, sweet soft centers, flecks of coconut, and chunks of big buttery macadamia nuts and a white chocolate drizzle!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups + 2 Tablespoons (265g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks or 170g) unsalted butter, melted + slightly cooled
3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (180g) roughly chopped macadamia nuts*
1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut
optional: 4 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract together until combined. Pour into dry ingredients and mix everything together until completely combined. Fold in the macadamia nuts and coconut. (You can use a mixer for this step if needed.)
  • Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 4 days. If chilling for longer than 2 hours, allow to sit at room temperature for at least 20-30 minutes before rolling and baking because the dough will be quite hard.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
  • Roll cookie dough into balls, about 1.5 Tablespoons of dough per cookie, and arrange 3 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 12-13 minutes or until lightly browned on the sides. The centers will look soft.
  • Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Melt the chopped white chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 15-second increments, stopping and stirring after each until completely smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Allow chocolate to set completely, about 30 minutes.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACADAMIA DROPS



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These candies are quick to make, but allow 15-30 minutes for them to set up in the fridge before serving. Cook time is chill time. Very nice on a dessert tray...Posted for ZWT 5.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 30 candies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
4 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 (7 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate in glass bowl at 50% power, in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred.
  • Stir in nuts and coconut, mixing well to combine.
  • Drop the mixture by heaping teaspoons onto wax paper lined baking sheets.
  • Refrigerate until firm, approximately 15-30 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 35.6, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 11.7, Protein 2.6

CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUTS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups whole macadamia nuts
3/4 cup corn syrup
21 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, optional
1 3/4 cups unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the nuts in a large mixing bowl. Add the corn syrup and stir until evenly coated. Place the nuts on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Using a wooden spoon, transfer the nuts onto a parchment paper-covered baking sheet pan. Do not touch them, as they are extremely hot. Let them cool at room temperature, or if possible, place them in the freezer because the cold nuts will help the chocolate to temper. When completely cooled, break apart any nut clusters that may have formed. Place the cooled nuts in the coating pan or in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add one third of the bittersweet chocolate, one ladleful at a time. If you are using the mixing bowl, fold the nuts until they are thoroughly coated and the chocolate has set. If you do not fold immediately, the chocolate will set and the nuts will stick together. Add another third of the chocolate and fold thoroughly until set. Add the remaining third and fold thoroughly being sure all the nuts are well coated. Separate any clusters of nuts that may have formed. If you serve the nuts as they are, let the chocolate set completely. If you decide to move on to the next step, do not wait for the chocolate to set completely. Add the powdered sugar or cocoa powder and stir until all of the nuts are well coated. If you'd like to coat half of the nuts in powdered sugar and the other half in cocoa powder, start with the powdered sugar. Before serving, place the nuts in a sieve to remove any excess sugar or cocoa powder. The nuts will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • How to Temper Chocolate(From Dessert Circus, Extraordinary Desserts You Can Make At Home by Jacques Torres):
  • Chocolate is tempered so that after it has been melted, it retains its gloss and hardens again without becoming chalky and white (that happens when the molecules of fat separate and form on top of the chocolate). There are a variety of ways to temper.
  • One of the easiest ways to temper chocolate is to chop it into small pieces and then place it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time on high power until most of the chocolate is melted. Be very careful not to overheat it. (The temperature of dark chocolate should be between 88 and 90 degrees F, slightly warmer than your bottom lip. It will retain its shape even when mostly melted. White and milk chocolates melt at a temperature approximately 2 degrees F less because of the amount of lactose they contain.) Any remaining lumps will melt in the chocolate's residual heat. Use an immersion blender or whisk to break up the lumps. Usually, chocolate begins to set, or crystallize, along the side of the bowl. As it sets, mix those crystals into the melted chocolate to temper it. A glass bowl retains heat well and keeps the chocolate tempered longer.
  • Another way to temper chocolate is called seeding. In this method, add small pieces of unmelted chocolate to melted chocolate. The amount of unmelted chocolate to be added depends on the temperature of the melted chocolate, but is usually 1/4 of the total amount. It is easiest to use an immersion blender for this, or a whisk.
  • The classic way to temper chocolate is called tabliering. Two thirds of the melted chocolate is poured onto a marble or another cold work surface. The chocolate is spread out and worked with a spatula until its temperature is approximately 81 degrees F. At this stage, it is thick and begins to set. This tempered chocolate is then added to the remaining non-tempered chocolate and mixed thoroughly until the mass has a completely uniform temperature. If the temperature is still too high, part of the chocolate is worked further on the cold surface until the correct temperature is reached. This is a lot of work, requires a lot of room, and makes a big mess.
  • A simple method of checking tempering, is to apply a small quantity of chocolate to a piece of paper or to the point of a knife. If the chocolate has been correctly tempered, it will harden evenly and show a good gloss within a few minutes.

CHEWY COCONUT-MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES



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Enjoy these delicious cookies packed with oats, macadamia nuts and cinnamon - a perfect baked dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt until well blended. Stir in oats, coconut and nuts.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE/COCONUT/MACADAMIA COOKIES



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Make and share this White Chocolate/Coconut/Macadamia Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted,if you like
3/4 cup macadamia nuts or 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • In small bowl,mix the flour,baking powder& soda& salt.
  • In large bowl,combine the butter,sugars& vanilla extract.
  • Beat at high speed,scraping the bowl often,beat mixture until creamy (1-2 minutes).
  • Add in the egg,beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).
  • Reduce the speed to low,gradually adding in flour mixture.
  • Beat well after each addition (1 to 2 minutes).
  • With your hands,stir in the white chips,coconut& nuts.
  • By rounded TB,drop the dough onto nongreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8-11 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.
  • Let cookies cool for 2 minutes before removing to cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 109.9, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 12.9, Protein 1.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the final flavor of your drops. Opt for a good quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Toast the coconut: Toasting the coconut brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Use fresh macadamia nuts: Fresh macadamia nuts have a sweeter, more buttery flavor than roasted nuts. If you can't find fresh macadamia nuts, you can use roasted nuts, but be sure to toast them lightly in a pan before using.
  • Chill the dough before shaping: Chilling the dough will make it easier to handle and will help the drops hold their shape better when baking.
  • Don't overbake the drops: The drops should be baked just until they are set and the edges are just starting to brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

These chocolate coconut macadamia drops are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're rich, chewy, and packed with flavor. Plus, they're gluten-free and can be made vegan by using dairy-free chocolate and butter. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these drops a try. You won't be disappointed!

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