Description
Coconut macaroons kissed with rich chocolate create a delightful island-inspired treat. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and luxurious chocolate coating promise a sensational dessert experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) bag sweetened coconut
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients:
- 1–2 cups chocolate chips
- Melting chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly combine shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk until a uniform mixture forms, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the coconut blend, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Craft compact, dense spheres using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, applying firm pressure to compress the mixture and maintain structural integrity.
- Arrange the coconut orbs on the prepared baking surface, positioning them with slight separation to accommodate minimal spreading during baking.
- Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and monitor closely, allowing the macaroons to transform into a rich golden-brown color over 15-20 minutes.
- Extract the baking sheet and transfer macaroons to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach ambient temperature completely.
- Melt chocolate using a double boiler, creating a smooth, glossy coating for dipping the cooled coconut treats.
- Submerge each macaroon’s base into the molten chocolate, optionally rotating to coat sides for enhanced coverage.
- Place chocolate-dipped macaroons on fresh parchment paper and refrigerate approximately 15 minutes to solidify the chocolate shell.
- Serve and savor these decadent coconut confections with their luxurious chocolate embrace.
Notes
- Coconut lovers will adore these sweet, chewy treats packed with rich chocolate and tropical flavor.
- Use fresh, high-quality sweetened coconut for the most intense and authentic taste experience.
- Squeeze macaroon mixture tightly when forming balls to prevent crumbling during baking and handling.
- Watch macaroons closely while baking to achieve perfect golden-brown edges without burning.
- Melt chocolate slowly and carefully to ensure smooth, glossy coating for dipping.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 12 servings.
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg