Recipe: Chocolate-covered Coconut Macaroons 🍫🥥
Description: Indulge in the luscious combination of chocolate and coconut with these delectable chocolate-covered coconut macaroons. The prep time includes refrigeration, ensuring these treats are perfectly chilled for maximum enjoyment.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 12 macaroons
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | Sweetened flaked coconut |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar |
| 3/4 cup | Vanilla extract |
| 1 3/4 cups | Bittersweet chocolate |
| 1/4 cup | Heavy whipping cream |
| 1/4 tsp | Almond extract |
Instructions:
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Prepare Coconut Mixture:
- In a heavy large saucepan, mix together the sweetened flaked coconut, sugar, and vanilla extract.
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Cook Coconut Mixture:
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it appears somewhat pasty, stirring constantly. This should take about 12 minutes.
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Add Flavorings:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract.
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Chill Coconut Mixture:
- Spread out the coconut mixture onto a large baking sheet and refrigerate until cold, approximately 45 minutes.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Shape Macaroons:
- Press 1/4 cup of the coconut mixture into a pyramid shape, about 1 1/2 inches high, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining coconut mixture.
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Bake Macaroons:
- Bake the macaroons until they turn golden, which should take around 30 minutes.
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Cool Macaroons:
- Transfer the baked cookies to a rack and allow them to cool.
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Prepare Chocolate Glaze:
- In a heavy medium saucepan, stir together the bittersweet chocolate and heavy whipping cream over medium heat until melted and smooth.
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Add Vanilla Extract:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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Glaze the Macaroons:
- Spoon the chocolate glaze over the cooled cookies, covering them almost completely and allowing the chocolate to drip down the sides.
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Chill for Setting:
- Refrigerate the macaroons until the glaze sets, which typically takes at least 2 hours.
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Serve or Store:
- These chocolate-covered coconut macaroons can be made up to 1 day ahead. Once the glaze has set, transfer the cookies to an airtight container and keep them refrigerated.
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness combined with the tropical flavor of coconut with each bite of these delightful macaroons. Perfect for dessert or as a sweet treat any time of the day! Enjoy! 🍫🥥
