Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons
- 14 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- For chocolate drizzle
- 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips (can substitute dark chocolate as desired)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 2. Line the pan with parchment paper and olive oil
- 3. Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- 4. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks.
- 5. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
- 6. Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper and olive oil using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons.
- 7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
- 8. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler, whisking constantly
- 9. Pour chocolate in ziplock bag, cut corner of bag, and drizzle over macaroons
- 10. Place macaroons in fridge to let chocolate harden
coconut, condensed milk, vanilla, egg whites, kosher salt, chocolate drizzle, semisweet chocolate chips, butter
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chocolate-covered-coconut-macaroons-1264173 (may not work)