Coconut Macaroons: In a
heatproof bowl (preferably stainless steel), whisk the egg whites with the sugar and salt. Place
over a saucepan of simmering water and, whisking or stirring constantly, heat
the egg whites until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm to the
touch. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, flour, and
coconut. Cover and refrigerate for two hours or until firm (can chill
overnight).
Preheat
your oven
to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment
paper.
Place small mounds (a heaping
tablespoon) (20 grams) of the batter onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing several
inches apart. Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes or until
they start to turn golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes and then place on a wire rack to
finish cooling.
Can be eaten warm, at room temperature, or even cold.
Chocolate Coating:
Melt the
chocolate and butter in a
heatproof bowl (preferably stainless steel), placed over a saucepan of simmering
water. Remove from heat and dip the bottoms of the Coconut Macaroons in the
melted chocolate. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Once all the
Macaroons are dipped in the chocolate, place in the refrigerator until the
chocolate has hardened. Store the Macaroons in a covered container in the
refrigerator or they can be frozen. Can be served cold or at room temperature.
Makes about 24
Coconut
Macaroons.
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Coconut Macaroons
4 large
egg
whites (120 grams)
1 cup (200 grams) granulated white
sugar
1/4 teaspoon
(1 gram) salt
1 teaspoon
(4 grams) pure
vanilla extract
1/2 cup (60 grams) cake
flour,
sifted
3 cups (200 grams)
dried unsweetened
coconut, shredded or flaked
(can also use 3 cups (300 grams) dried sweetened coconut, shredded or
flaked)
Chocolate Coating:
(optional)
4 ounces (115 grams)
semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 tablespoon (6 grams) butter or shortening
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