**Dive into the World of Coconut Delights: From Classic Macaroons to Unique Culinary Creations**
Indulge in the delightful world of coconut macaroons, an enticing confection that blends the delicate sweetness of coconut with a symphony of textures. Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of macaroon recipes, each offering a distinct taste experience. From the timeless charm of Classic Coconut Macaroons to the captivating flavors of Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons, our recipes cater to every palate. Discover the secrets to crafting these delectable treats, including tips for achieving the perfect chewy-crispy texture and mastering the art of shaping and baking.
**Journey Through a Symphony of Coconut Macaroon Flavors:**
1. **Classic Coconut Macaroons:** Experience the essence of simplicity with our classic macaroon recipe, where the harmonious blend of coconut, sugar, and egg whites creates a timeless treat.
2. **Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons:** Elevate your macaroon experience with a decadent chocolate touch. This recipe combines the classic coconut macaroon with a rich chocolate coating, creating an irresistible contrast of flavors and textures.
3. **Raspberry-Filled Macaroons:** Delight in a burst of fruity sweetness with our raspberry-filled macaroons. A vibrant raspberry filling peeks through a delicate coconut exterior, offering a delightful balance of flavors.
4. **Lemon-Scented Macaroons:** Infuse a refreshing citrus twist into your macaroons with our lemon-scented recipe. The zesty aroma of lemon zest complements the coconut's natural sweetness, creating a light and airy treat.
5. **Salted Caramel Macaroons:** Indulge in a symphony of sweet and savory flavors with our salted caramel macaroons. A drizzle of salted caramel sauce enhances the coconut's richness, resulting in an irresistible combination.
6. **Pistachio Macaroons:** Embark on a journey to the Mediterranean with our pistachio macaroons. The vibrant green color and nutty flavor of pistachios add a unique twist to the classic recipe.
7. **Double Chocolate Macaroons:** Satisfy your chocolate cravings with our double chocolate macaroons. This indulgent recipe combines cocoa powder in the batter and a rich chocolate ganache filling, creating a chocolate lover's paradise.
Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse collection of coconut macaroon recipes. From classic favorites to innovative flavor combinations, our recipes promise to tantalize your taste buds and create lasting memories in your kitchen.
PERFECT COCONUT MACAROONS
After falling in love with a local bakery's coconut macaroon, I attempted to create a duplicate version at home. This is what I came up with.
Provided by circoit
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend coconut, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a food processor until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Beat egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold coconut mixture into egg whites until just combined.
- Wet your hands. Roll spoonfuls of coconut mixture between palms to golf ball-size cookies; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven until coconut is slightly golden and toasted, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, 30 minutes.
- Line baking sheet with new piece of parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
- Dip half of each cookie in the chocolate and place on the prepared baking sheet. Place in refrigerator until chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 72.7 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
FIRST-PLACE COCONUT MACAROONS
These coconut macaroons are my husband's favorite and earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. I especially like the fact that this recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to nibble on without lots left over. -Penny Ann Habeck, Shawano, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Add egg whites and vanilla; mix well., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BASIC COCONUT MACAROONS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield about 30 macaroons
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the egg whites, sugar, salt and vanilla in a large bowl until combined; fold in the coconut.
- Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the coconut mixture about 1 inch apart onto the baking sheet. Use your fingers to form into pyramids. Bake until golden brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
COCONUT MACAROONS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and serve.
COCONUT MACAROONS IV
This is a recipe my aunt made in the 30's. A meringue cookie with coconut and cornflake cereal. I could never eat enough of them.
Provided by Kathie
Categories Desserts Cookies Meringue Cookies
Time 33m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks. Stir in white sugar. Fold in coconut and cornflakes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until coconut is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 18.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
COCONUT MACAROONS
Even nonbakers will find this traditional Passover cookie an easy-to-make dessert. With just four ingredients, the macaroons can be whipped up in under 20 minutes. Feel free to dip cooled macaroons in melted semi-sweet chocolate, and chill until it hardens.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, coconut, 3 egg whites, vanilla, and salt. Using your hands, mix well, completely combining ingredients. The additional egg white may be added, a little at a time, if the mixture is dry and doesn't hold together.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoons to form mounds; place on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Dampen your hands with water if necessary, and pinch mounds to create a pyramid shape.
- Bake until golden brown, rotating halfway through, 16 to 17 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
COCONUT MACAROONS
Made with both sweetened and unsweetened coconut these mounded treats are just the right amount of sweet.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Line 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
- In 1-quart saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract.
- In large bowl, combine sweetened coconut and 1 cup of the unsweetened coconut. Pour sugar mixture over coconut; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed. Add cream cheese and egg whites; beat on low speed until blended.
- Place remaining 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut in shallow bowl. With moistened hands, firmly shape rounded tablespoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; roll in unsweetened coconut to coat. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
COCONUT MACAROONS
If you are a coconut lover, you'll want to make these moist, chewy macaroons all the time. Crisp on the outside and pillowy within, they take only a few minutes to put together and keep extremely well. Their perfect texture comes from fluffy sweetened coconut for softness and crunchier unsweetened coconut for more chewiness. Coconut flour, ubiquitous now because of gluten-free baking, is very absorbent and works beautifully to absorb the extra liquid that would otherwise run out of the macaroon, but matzo cake meal can be used during Passover and all-purpose flour any other time of year. Just double check that whatever you use is kosher for Passover.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 40m
Yield About 18 macaroons
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position racks in the top and bottom of the oven and heat oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites, salt and sugar until creamy, thick and white. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of the oil and the vanilla.
- Fold in the flaked and shredded coconut and the flour, mixing well so the coconut is evenly moistened. At this point, the macaroons can be baked, but you can also refrigerate the mixture in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Use a small 1-ounce cookie scoop to portion the coconut mixture (about 2 tablespoons per macaroon) and squeeze together in a ball. Space a few inches apart on the prepared sheets and rough up the texture a little with your fingers.
- Bake, switching the pans from back to front and top to bottom, until golden on the bottom and toasty all over, 16 to 21 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer the macaroons to a cooling rack close together. Set the rack over one of the baking sheets (keep the parchment on) to catch chocolate drips during drizzling. Cool the macaroons completely.
- Melt the chocolate with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan over low heat and stir well. Drizzle the macaroons with the chocolate. Let the chocolate set a little in a cool place or in the refrigerator before topping with flaky salt. The macaroons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.
Tips:
- Use fresh shredded coconut: The quality of the coconut will have a big impact on the flavor of the macaroons. Look for fresh shredded coconut that is unsweetened and has a fine texture.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form: This will help the macaroons rise and become light and fluffy. Beat the egg whites until they are glossy and hold stiff peaks when you lift the beaters out of the bowl.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the macaroons tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the macaroons until they are golden brown: The macaroons should be baked until they are golden brown on the bottom and the tops are set. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Let the macaroons cool completely: The macaroons will be very fragile when they are hot. Let them cool completely before handling them.
Conclusion:
Coconut macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for potlucks, parties, or as a sweet snack. With a few simple tips, you can make coconut macaroons that are light, fluffy, and full of coconut flavor.
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