Coconut Macaroons Chocolate Drizzle (Print Version)

Sweet, chewy coconut macaroons coated in a luscious dark chocolate drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Macaroons

01 - 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 4 large egg whites
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Chocolate Drizzle

06 - 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, stir together shredded coconut, sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
03 - Using a tablespoon or small scoop, drop mounds of mixture onto the prepared sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
04 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until edges and tops turn golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and allow macaroons to cool completely on the baking sheet.
06 - Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil, if using, over simmering water or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
07 - Dip bottoms of each macaroon into melted chocolate, place on parchment, then drizzle remaining chocolate over tops using a fork or piping bag.
08 - Let chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in one bowl with ingredients you likely already have tucked away.
  • The crisp golden edges give way to soft, chewy centers that taste like a vacation in cookie form.
  • Chocolate drizzle turns them from homemade to bakery-worthy without any fuss.
02 -
  • If your coconut mixture feels too dry and won't hold a shape, add another egg white one teaspoon at a time until it comes together.
  • Don't overbake, the bottoms can go from golden to burnt fast, so start checking at 18 minutes.
  • Let the chocolate cool slightly before dipping or it'll slide right off the macaroons instead of coating them.
03 -
  • Use a small ice cream scoop to portion the macaroons evenly so they bake at the same rate and look uniform.
  • If the chocolate starts to thicken while you're dipping, gently rewarm it for a few seconds to bring back that silky drizzle.
  • For extra coconut flavor, toast half the shredded coconut in a dry skillet until fragrant before mixing it in.

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