Easy Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Name: Easy Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 200 g desiccated coconut; 90 g dark chocolate; 80 g Caster sugar (for buttercream); 2 egg whites; 1 tsp vanilla paste; 1 pinch salt

These chewy, golden coconut macaroons are incredibly simple to make and feature a decadent dark chocolate base. Perfect for afternoon tea or a sweet holiday gift, they offer a delightful crunch on the outside with a soft, moist center.

Servings12 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time40 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

desiccated coconut
200 g
dark chocolate
90 g
Caster sugar (for buttercream)
80 g
egg whites
2
vanilla paste
1 tsp
salt
1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites and caster sugar together for about 2-3 minutes. Continue until the mixture is light and frothy and the sugar has completely dissolved.

Stir in the desiccated coconut, vanilla paste, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow the coconut to hydrate.

Preheat your oven to 170°C (150°C fan/gas mark 3.5). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Scoop rounded teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll them into compact balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each macaroon.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroons turn a beautiful golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely.

Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water) or in the microwave using short 20-second bursts.