Ingredients
For the macaroons:
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup almonds slices - ground
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar - sifted
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the melted chocolate:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
For the macaroons:
- Preheat Oven 325 degrees F.
- Sift the powdered sugar into a medium sized bowl.
- Grind the almonds in a food processor.
- Add the ground almonds and shredded coconut to the sifted sugar and toss.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed.
- Fold the egg whites into the almond mixture along with the extracts.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place slightly rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 20 – 25 minutes, until slightly golden in color. Transfer to a cooling rack.
For the melted chocolate:
- In a double-boiler set over medium heat, melt down the chocolate and oil until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- Dip the macaroons in the melted chocolate and set on the prepared baking sheet. Then with the remaining chocolate, drizzle each.
- Refrigerate the macaroons for about 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1