Best-Ever Macaroons
When you reach your matzo limit (even if it's an incredible matzo icebox cake), try these delectable gluten-free coconut macaroons. While dipping them in chocolate is technically "optional," it's hard to resist indulging in such a delightful addition.
Ingredients
FOR PLAIN MACAROONS
- Cooking spray
- 3 large egg whites
- 2/3 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- 5 c. sweetened shredded coconut
FOR CHOCOLATE MACAROONS
- 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips, melted, divided
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
Instructions
TO MAKE PLAIN MACAROONS
- Preheat oven 350° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is light and foamy. Fold in shredded coconut.
- Using a medium cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop evenly sized mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, then let cool completely on baking sheets.
- To dip in chocolate: In a medium bowl, melt together 1 tablespoon coconut oil with 1 cup chocolate chips. Dip bottoms of cooled macaroons in chocolate mixture, then drizzle tops with remaining mixture.
TO MAKE CHOCOLATE MACAROONS
- Preheat oven 350° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is light and foamy. Fold in cocoa, one-third the melted chocolate, and shredded coconut until evenly combined.
- Using a medium cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop evenly sized mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, then let cool completely on baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining melted. chocolate and oil until smooth. Dip the bottoms of cooled macaroons in chocolate mixture, then drizzle the tops with remaining mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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