Chocolate Coated Coconut Macaroons
Coconut and chocolate are a match made in heaven. These coconut macaroons are simple and delicious and get eaten up really fast at a party. They can be a bit difficult to shape depending on the kind of coconut, so be patient with them and really follow the instructions, and they are sure to come together.
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Servings: 20 macaroons
Calories: 146 kcal
Net Carbs: 8 g
Ingredients
- 2 (2) egg whites
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup (85 g) + 2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (232 g) shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup (135 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 Tbsp (3 Tbsp) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites for about 30 seconds to lighten them up a bit. Whisk in the lemon zest, honey, and vanilla until well blended. Add the shredded coconut and stir well to combine.
- Using a round tablespoon, scoop out the coconut mixture. It will be very sticky because of the honey, but it also won't stick together very well if you're not careful. With slightly damp hands, compress the mixture into the tablespoon. When it is well compacted, press down on one side with your finger to leverage the ball of coconut out of the spoon. Delicately set the gum-drop shaped macaroons onto the prepared baking sheet. Place them about 1-inch apart.
- Bake the macaroons until the bottoms and edges are just starting to brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let cool completely on the baking sheet before touching them, since they will be a bit delicate. When fully cooled, loosen the macaroons from the paper.
- While they cool, melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl or saucepan set over a pot of simmering water. Mix slowly as they melt until the mixture is smooth. Let cool just slightly, then drizzle or spread the chocolate over the top of each macaroon. Refrigerate to allow the chocolate to set. Serve room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcalFat: 12gSodium: 10mgNet Carbs: 8gSaturated Fat: 9gPotassium: 108mgCarbohydrates: 10gVitamin A: 57IUServing: 1macaroonFiber: 2gVitamin C: 1mgSugar: 7gCalcium: 8mgProtein: 2gCholesterol: 5mgIron: 1mg
