Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons are made with simple ingredients and are the perfect bite for your spring gathering!  Made with coconut, egg whites, honey, sugar and flour makes these bites size crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle.  

Toasted coconut on the outside and chewy on the inside, a traditional coconut macaroon is a cookie that should not be missed.  When you think of a macaroon there are two very popular types that come to mind. Although they come from very similar backgrounds, they look and taste different.  Created in Italy, the macaroon was first made with almond paste, also known as amaretti cookies. After years of making this cookie two bakers changed things up and created their version of the macaroon. The coconut macaroon became very popular in the jewish community and is a special treat during passover, while the Macaron with one O using french grammar is made with almond flour, egg whites and are two cookies sandwiched together.

Ingredients

Egg Whites
Granulated Sugar
Salt
Honey
Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
All Purpose Flour
Vanilla Extract

Dipping Chocolate:
Dark Chocolate
Coconut Oil

Step-By-Step Instructions

• In a medium bowl, combine the coconut, all purpose flour and vanilla extract; set aside 
• In large saucepan warm egg whites, sugar, salt and honey and stir until warm to the touch
• Stir in the coconut mixture and continue cooking over medium heat until slightly dry and bottom of pan begins to sizzle
• Pour the coconut macaroon batter into bowl and allow the batter to cool completely before refrigerating; refrigerate for 1-2 hour or overnight
• While the batter is cooling or before you are ready to bake the macaroons, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper 
• Scoop into 1 ½″ balls and place on the prepared baking sheet
• Bake the coconut macaroons for 18-20 minutes or until the top of the cookies start to get a a few flecks of a golden color 
• Allow the cookies to cool completely before dipping them in chocolate
• In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate and coconut oil
•  Microwave on high for 30 second increments, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth
• Remove the bowl from the microwave and dip the bottom of each coconut macaroon in the chocolate 
• Place the macaroons on the parchment lined baking sheet and allow them to cool completely or refrigerate to allow the chocolate to harden
• Serve or store in an airtight container 

Recipe Variations

Make Them Gluten Free-Switch out the all purpose flour for gluten free flour or almond flour to make these officially gluten free.

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