Coconut Macaroons Chocolate Drizzle (Printable)
Sweet, chewy coconut bites dipped in dark chocolate, ideal for a delightful treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Macaroons
01 - 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 4 large egg whites
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Chocolate Drizzle
06 - 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, stir together shredded coconut, sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
03 - Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, place mounds of mixture onto the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
04 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until edges and tops turn golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and allow macaroons to cool completely on the baking sheet.
06 - Gently melt dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
07 - Dip bottoms of macaroons into melted chocolate and place back on parchment. Drizzle remaining chocolate over tops using a fork or piping bag.
08 - Allow chocolate to firm at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in one bowl with no mixer, no fuss, just sticky sweetness and your hands.
- The dark chocolate makes them feel elegant enough for gifting but easy enough for a Tuesday craving.
02 -
- Don't try to shape them with wet hands or the coconut will stick to your fingers instead of staying in neat piles.
- If the chocolate seizes up, it's usually because a drop of water got in, so keep everything dry and warm.
03 -
- Taste your coconut before you start, some brands are sweeter than others and you might want to dial back the sugar.
- Use a fork to drizzle the chocolate in quick back and forth motions, it looks more elegant than trying to be perfect.