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Coconut Macaroons with Orange Zest

Coconut macaroons are easy to make and only require six ingredients. If you've ever baked a batch before, you know how delicious these treats can be. These chewy and moist cookies are delicious, and the best part is that they're so easy to make. Just be sure to refrigerate them before you bake them. Just be sure to refrigerate the batter before baking to help them keep their shape.
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Course: Breakfast, Snacks, Vegetarian
Cuisine: French
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: coconut
CookingStyle: Baking
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1042kcal
Author: Gobble The Cook
Cost: 15
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Equipment

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whisk
large bowl
Microwave
cookie sheet
Fork

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F and line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, salt, and butter together with a large whisk. Add the orange zest.
  • Incorporate the eggs, one at a time until well blended.
  • Add the 6 cups of coconut and mix well.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop, shape macaroons and place on the prepared cookie sheet, about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are browned. Allow to cool on the baking sheets.
  • Once cooled, melt the chocolate in a microwave safe container.
  • Drizzle on the macaroons using a fork.

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Notes

You can also dip the macaroons in chocolate if you'd like to. For an extra treat, you can dip the coconut macaroons in chocolate. To make the macaroons more appealing, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a saucepan. Then, spread the melted chocolate onto the cookies. Once the macaroons have cooled, wrap them in ribbons.
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Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsYou can also dip the macaroons in chocolate if you'd like to. For an extra treat, you can dip the coconut macaroons in chocolate. To make the macaroons more appealing, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a saucepan. Then, spread the melted chocolate onto the cookies. Once the macaroons have cooled, wrap them in ribbons. | Calories: 1042kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 60g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 913IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 5mg
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