Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Dipping Recipe
Delightfully chewy and naturally sweet Coconut Macaroons with a golden toasted exterior and a luscious chocolate-dipped bottom for the perfect sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes per baking sheet
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 18-24 macaroons depending on size
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Macaroons
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg white
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces chopped chocolate, for dipping cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare sheets: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat mat to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, egg white, vanilla extract, and salt until combined uniformly.
- Add coconut: Incorporate the coconut flakes into the mixture and mix well to ensure the coconut is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Form macaroons: Using a spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the dough and place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Shape each mound with your hands to create a pointed peak at the top. Wash hands as needed to reduce stickiness.
- Bake macaroons: Bake the cookies one sheet at a time for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and set, with a toasted coconut top and bottom.
- Cool on sheet: Let the macaroons cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes until firm.
- Transfer to rack: Using a spatula, transfer the macaroons onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Melt chocolate: Melt the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth, or melt using a double boiler on the stove.
- Dip bottoms: Lay out parchment paper and dip the bottom of each macaroon into the melted chocolate, placing them on the parchment to set.
- Optional drizzle and set: If extra chocolate remains, drizzle over macaroon tops. Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure coconut flakes are sweetened for the best flavor balance.
- Use fresh egg whites to achieve the best texture and binding.
- Chocolate coating can be substituted with white or dark chocolate based on preference.
- Store macaroons in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a gluten-free treat, confirm the sweetened coconut flakes and chocolate are gluten-free.
