Saturday, December 4, 2010

Christmas Cookies - Macaroons

 

    This recipe is a favorite of many of my friends and family.  It is a great tasting macaroon with chocolate dipping.  What's better than that? 

    1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
    1 bag (14 oz) sweetened flaked coconut
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    Whites from 2 large eggs
    1 12 oz bag semisweet chocolate chips

    Here's how:
    Heat oven to 325°F.

    Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Mix first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.



    Beat egg whites in a small to medium bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form when beaters are lifted.

    Fold into coconut mixture.




     
    Drop level measuring tablespoons about 1 in. apart on baking sheet(s).


    Bake for 15-20 minutes until tops begin to brown.


    Peel off parchment.  Set back on parchment.

    Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or in a double boiler.  

    Dip bottoms of macaroons in chocolate and place back on the parchmento their sides.

    Let cool completely.  You can place them in the fridge to speed this up.


    You can freeze these if you want to.  Just make sure they are completely cooled.

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