Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing collection of orange-coconut macaroons and chocolate-dipped macaroons. These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, combining the vibrant zest of oranges, the creamy sweetness of coconut, and the rich decadence of chocolate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes cater to all skill levels, ensuring a successful and enjoyable baking experience. Prepare to captivate your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these irresistible macaroons, perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations.
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ORANGE-COCONUT MACAROONS WITH CHOCOLATE
Chocolate-drizzled macaroons pair orange juice and zest with grated coconut. Don't confuse these tasty treats with French macarons.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Using your hands, mix together the coconut and orange juice in a large bowl, then mix in zest; set aside.
- Put egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until frothy. Beat in sugar, 2 or 3 tablespoons at a time. Raise speed to high; beat until stiff, shiny peaks form.
- Fold coconut mixture into egg whites with a rubber spatula. Using your hands or a 1 1/2-inch (1-tablespoon-capacity) ice-cream scoop, drop dough rounds onto lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart.
- Bake, switching positions of sheets and rotating about halfway through, until tops of the macaroons are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheets on wire racks. Gently loosen cookies from parchment.
- Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Using a small spoon, drizzle chocolate over macaroons. Let stand until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.
ORANGE COCONUT MACAROONS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place the coconut in a medium bowl. Wash and zest the oranges and mince the zest well. Squeeze the juice from the oranges, strain, and sprinkle half of it over the coconut. Toss well. Gradually sprinkle on more orange juice, a teaspoon at a time, tossing well with the coconut. Stop adding juice when the coconut is just moist enough to hold a snowball. Do not overmoisten. Mix in grated orange zest and set aside.
- Place egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat at medium speed until opaque and loosely foamy. Increase speed to high and add sugar in a slow stream down the side of the bowl, beating until stiff and shiny. Remove from machine and fold in the coconut. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto parchment lined baking sheets and form each into a little mound with moistened fingers. Bake at 325 for 1012 minutes until cookies are set and tips are browned. Remove from oven and let cool on rack in pans for 5 minutes, then use spatula to remove cookies from pans and let cool directly on rack. When cookies are cool, melt chocolate in small metal bowl over gently simmering water. Dip bottom of each cookie into melted chocolate and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment of wax paper. Allow chocolate harden and then serve.
ORANGE-COCONUT MACAROONS RECIPE
Macaroons that taste like creamsicles? What could be bad?!
Provided by Simone Miller
Yield Makes 18 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until medium peaks form.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, coconut milk, honey, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
- Using a small ice cream scoop with a lever, or two spoons, drop the mixture onto a cookie sheet, about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) in each.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges. Allow them to cool before removing from the pan.
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:
- To ensure the macaroons have a chewy texture, do not overmix the batter.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
- If you want the macaroons to be extra crispy, bake them for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- To make the macaroons gluten-free, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- For a vegan version of the macaroons, use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
Conclusion:
These orange coconut macaroons with chocolate are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual party to a formal gathering. With their chewy texture, rich flavor, and crispy exterior, these macaroons are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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