**Macaroons: A Delicate Treat for Every Occasion**
Macaroons, with their colorful shells and creamy fillings, are a delightful treat that captivates the senses. Their delicate texture and nuanced flavors make them perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant celebrations. Whether you prefer the classic French macaron with its airy meringue-based shell or the chewy coconut macaroon, there's a recipe in this article that will satisfy your cravings.
**French Macarons:**
These iconic French pastries are made with a combination of almond flour, powdered sugar, egg whites, and granulated sugar. The meringue-based shells are baked until they develop a crisp exterior and a chewy interior, while the filling is typically a buttercream, ganache, or jam. With flavors ranging from vanilla and chocolate to pistachio and raspberry, French macarons are a true delight for the eyes and the palate.
**Coconut Macaroons:**
These classic American cookies are made with a mixture of shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, egg whites, and vanilla extract. The coconut mixture is shaped into mounds and baked until golden brown, resulting in a chewy and flavorful cookie with a slightly crispy exterior. Coconut macaroons are often enjoyed on their own or dipped in chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.
**Macaron Variations:**
In addition to the classic French and coconut macaroons, there are numerous variations on this beloved treat. Some popular variations include:
* **Chocolate Macarons:** These macarons feature a chocolate-flavored shell and a rich chocolate ganache filling.
* **Salted Caramel Macarons:** These macarons combine the sweetness of caramel with a hint of salt for a delightful balance of flavors.
* **Pistachio Macarons:** These macarons showcase the nutty flavor of pistachio in both the shell and the filling.
* **Raspberry Macarons:** These macarons feature a vibrant raspberry filling that pairs perfectly with the delicate meringue shell.
* **Lemon Macarons:** These macarons offer a refreshing citrus flavor that is perfect for summer gatherings.
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
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.
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROONS
No fuss, no bake, coconut, oatmeal, and chocolate cookies! One of our Christmas favorites! You can also freeze these! Enjoy!
Provided by Mama Corsilli
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix oats, coconut, and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
- Bring sugar, butter, and milk to a boil in saucepan, stirring occasionally; remove immediately from heat and stir into oat mixture.
- Drop 15 spoonfuls of batter onto a sheet of waxed paper. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 61.9 mg, Sugar 29 g
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
CHOCOLATE MACAROONS - NO BAKE
Make and share this Chocolate Macaroons - No Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by julz654
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 40m
Yield 45 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil first 4 ingredients for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Pour over oatmeal and coconut and mix well.
- Drop tsp fulls onto wax paper and wait until dry and easy to lift off paper.
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.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED COCONUT MACAROONS
Even first-time cookie makers can pull off super moist, tender, chewy macaroons. Using sweetened condensed milk streamlines the operation and produces a very nice texture. Simple to make and easy to transport, these are the ultimate cookies to bring to any potluck. Just stick an almond inside each macaroon if you want to relive that chocolate-coated coconut-filled candy bar of your childhood.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine condensed milk, almond extract, vanilla extract, salt, and egg white in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add about 2 1/3 cups shredded coconut. Mix with a spatula until mixture is sticky and holds together. Form into balls using a sorbet scoop.
- Roll balls in remaining coconut. Space macaroons evenly onto a silicone-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place 3/4 of the chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the chocolate until it melts.
- Dip the base of each cooled macaroon about 1/8 inch into the chocolate. Place cookies, chocolate-side down, on parchment paper. Let chocolate harden completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
CHEWY COCONUT MACAROONS
These chewy cookies are my husband's favorite, so he requests them often. I like to make the macaroons on cold winter days and keep them in an airtight bowl on the kitchen counter. They never last long! -Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 32 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss the coconut, flour and salt. Stir in milk and extract until blended (mixture will be thick and sticky)., Drop by level tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° just until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ALMOND MACAROONS
This classic almond cookie is moist, soft, and chewy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put almond paste, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until crumbly, about 3 minutes. Add egg white and vanilla. Mix until smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Drop batter by tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Place 2 almond slices on each mound of dough. Bake until cookies are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Just before serving, lightly dust cookies with sugar.
BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE COCONUT MACAROONS
This is from the back of the Angel Flake bag of coconut. Soft, chewy, toothsome, with just a hint of almond flavor. Yummmmm. Let them 'ripen' a few hours before serving to let them soften. The edges can be a bit crispy straight from the oven.
Provided by Connie K
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in egg whites (not whipped) and almond extract until well blended. Drop by tablespoonful onto greased and floured cookie sheets.
- Bake 325F for 20 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to wire racks. Cool completely.
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.
ALMOND MACAROONS
These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up-everyone loves them! And they're so easy: With only six ingredients, you can whip them up at the last minute. -Deena Dillion, Ossian, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients until blended. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake 16-20 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Drizzle cookies with melted chocolate; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE DIPPED COCONUT MACAROONS
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients except the chocolate together in a bowl. (The recipe can be made up to this point and kept refrigerated up to 3 days in advance.)
- Scoop the mixture with a small 1 to 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop onto parchment lined cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches between the cookies. Bake until light golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on the pans.
- Remove from the pan and dip the bottoms in melted chocolate, then place back on the sheet tray to set up.
LIGHT AND FLUFFY COCONUT MACAROONS
A great recipe that makes light and fluffy coconut macaroons.
Provided by MMS
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Grease two baking sheets.
- Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy; stir in almond extract.
- Combine coconut, sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl.
- Lightly stir egg white mixture into coconut mixture to form a batter.
- Scoop batter by the tablespoon and drop onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 53.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
COCONUT MACAROONS II
This is a very simple coconut macaroon recipe that uses only 4 ingredients. Condensed milk gives it a richer flavor than most.
Provided by Robin J.
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- In large mixing bowl, combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk and extracts; mix well.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil-lined and generously greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 69.1 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
ANGEL MACAROONS
These chewy coconut cookies start with a boxed angel food cake mix. -Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water and extract on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape bowl; beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Fold in the coconut. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove paper with cookies to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
NO BAKE CHOCOLATE MACAROONS( A.K.A. CHOCOLATE FROGS!!)
Make and share this No Bake Chocolate Macaroons( A.k.a. Chocolate Frogs!!) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rhonda J
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 15m
Yield 20-36 macaroons
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix, milk, margarine, sugar& cocoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add vanilla, coconut, & oats, mix thoroughly and drop from tablespoon onto wax paper or cookie sheets.
- Chill until set & enjoy!
COCONUT MACAROONS
Tasty macaroons are a great treat and can also be an elegant gift when placed in a container.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 90
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and salt until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add condensed milk and vanilla to egg-white mixture, and blend. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the coconut until well combined.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats (French nonstick baking mats). Using a teaspoon and your fingers, form macaroons into 1 1/4-inch mounds about 1 inch apart.
- Bake until macaroons are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to a cooling rack. Remove the macaroons from pan when cool, and place in decorated boxes, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
CHOCOLATE-COCONUT MACAROONS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In bowl, mix together coconut, egg whites and extract. With mixer on low, feed in confectioners' sugar. Form into balls and line up on nonstick or parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes and browned on the outside. Let cool. Melt chocolate in double boiler. Drizzle over macaroons with slotted spoon.
ALMOND-COCONUT MACAROONS
These traditional Passover cookies couldn't be easier to make--just stir and bake--and they require only a handful of ingredients, including crunchy almonds. The result? Coconut treats that are crisp and nutty, with chewy centers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment. Whisk together sugar and egg white in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Form dough into eight 2-tablespoon mounds, and drop each onto sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake macaroons until golden-brown on bottoms and edges, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks, and let cool.
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the macaroons bake evenly and prevent them from cracking.
- Whip the egg whites until they are stiff peaks. This will help create a light and airy texture.
- Add the sugar gradually to the egg whites. This will help prevent the egg whites from becoming grainy.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites gently. This will help prevent the macaroons from becoming tough.
- Let the macaroons rest for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help them develop skin, which will prevent them from cracking in the oven.
- Bake the macaroons at a low temperature. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from browning too much.
- Let the macaroons cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from melting and making the macaroons soggy.
Conclusion:
Macaroons are a delicious and delicate pastry that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make perfect macaroons that will impress your friends and family. With a little practice, you'll be able to create these beautiful and delicious treats like a pro!
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