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Effortless Coconut Macaroons: A Delicious Treat

Get Ready for a Baking Breakthrough

Making coconut macaroons is a breeze! With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you’ll be indulging in these chewy, chocolatey treats in no time.

The Essential Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut (about 2 2/3 cups)
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

The Secret to Success: Soaking Time

To achieve the perfect macaroon texture, it’s crucial to give the coconut time to absorb the egg white mixture. This process takes at least 6 hours, but for the best results, refrigerate the dough overnight.

Let’s Get Baking!

1. Simmering Water: Fill a large saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, ensuring the water is just simmering.
2. Sugar and Egg Whites: Whisk together the sugar, egg whites, honey, vanilla, and salt in a large heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over the simmering water, whisking frequently, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot to the touch (about 8-10 minutes).
3. Coconut and Flour: Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the coconut and flour. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Baking Time: Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop level tablespoons of dough onto the sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through.
5. Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat (or in the microwave). Dip a fork into the chocolate and drizzle it over the cooled macaroons in a zigzag pattern. Let the cookies sit at room temperature until the chocolate has set (about 30 minutes).

Store and Enjoy!

Store your delicious coconut macaroons in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Perfect for snacking, gift-giving, or adding a sweet touch to your next gathering!