Description
Elegant French coconut macaron cookie nests showcase delicate almond meringue shells filled with creamy coconut centers. Rich layers of flavor and texture create a delightful dessert experience you’ll want to savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (170 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325°F and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Whip egg whites until they develop soft, billowy peaks.
- Incrementally incorporate sugar while continuing to beat, creating a glossy, stiff meringue with distinct peaks.
- Delicately integrate shredded coconut and vanilla extract using a gentle folding technique.
- Carefully deposit rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, forming slight indentations in the center of each macaron.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a delicate golden-brown coloration along the edges.
- Allow macarons to cool completely at room temperature.
- Melt chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Carefully drizzle or spoon the melted chocolate into the center wells of each cooled coconut macaron nest.
Notes
- Swap egg whites with aquafaba for a vegan version that maintains the same airy texture and structure.
- Use powdered sugar instead of granulated for smoother, more delicate meringue with less graininess.
- Toast coconut flakes beforehand to enhance the nutty, caramelized flavor profile and add deeper complexity to the cookies.
- Experiment with different chocolate fillings like dark, milk, or white chocolate to create varied taste experiences and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 14 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg