| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 35 min |
| Prep: | 1 hr 15 min |
| Cook: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 36 macaroons |
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Coarse sugar crystals, for decorating
Instructions
- Make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly beat the egg whites in a medium bowl until frothy, then stir in the granulated sugar, almonds, vanilla and salt. Fold in the coconut.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Dampen your hands and form into tall pointed mounds. Bake until the edges are golden brown and the macaroons look dry, 16 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze: Put the chocolate, corn syrup, butter and 3 tablespoons hot water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until melted, about 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
- Dip the tip of each macaroon about halfway into the glaze, then place on a clean parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, then refrigerate until the glaze sets, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 36 servings |
| Calories | 90 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
| Sodium | 41 mg |
Reviews
I made these last year and they were a hit with family and friends; no complaints.
These are excellent! I left out the nuts and they turned out great. It only makes about 20 cookies though, so make a double batch. They are also great without the chocolate.
These were easy and delicious. If you like Almond Joy you’ll love them.
I made these today. Easy and delicious.
I just got my FN magazine and saw these! I made them and they are wonderful!!! I will be making these again and again!