Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate Recipe
These Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate are a delightful treat that combines the sweet, chewy coconut macaroon with a rich chocolate finish. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 20 macaroons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Chocolate Coating:
- 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the coconut mixture: In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Beat egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Melt chocolate: While the macaroons cool, melt the chocolate.
- Dip macaroons: Dip the bottoms of each macaroon into the melted chocolate.
- Chill: Chill in the refrigerator until chocolate is set.
Notes
- You can drizzle additional chocolate on top for extra flair.
- Store macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
