Monday, September 14, 2009

Coconut Macaroons


This is the fourth post out of twelve. Every Monday I am going to post a recipe from my Christmas cookie collection. I have already posted about my Almond Crescents, no cook S'mores and Almond cups.

These Coconut macaroons are so soft and chewy. Most coconut macaroon cookie recipes do not require any cooking prior to baking. These do require cooking. That extra step is worth it. It adds a great chewy texture on the inside.

1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
bag (14 oz) sweetened shredded coconut (about 5 1/3 cups lightly packed)
egg whites, slightly beaten
1-tablespoon water

Directions

Heat oven to 325°F. Line 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.

In 1-quart saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract.

In large bowl, add sweetened coconut, then pour sugar mixture over coconut; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed. Add egg whites; beat on low speed until blended.

With moistened hands, firmly shape rounded tablespoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; roll in unsweetened coconut to coat. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.



4 comments:

  1. Those macaroons look so delicious! I usually tip them to chocolate too :D

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  2. Why must your blog always make me so hungry???? WHY????? Ha! Ha! Those macaroons look scrumptious and I love the preview photo---so colorful and yummy looking! I sure hope everyone is printing out your recipes because they sure are crowd pleasers. :)

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  3. Your blog makes me hungry too!

    I left an award for you on my blog. It has been fun getting to know you through your blog. I appreciate your comments and love participating in WWYCSW!

    Sorry I can't get the link to copy but it under my Award Post, thrid one down!

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  4. Yummmm, Those look good! I loveee Christmas cookies! Yeahhhh Christmas, my favorite!

    I just posted on my blog about my necklace I won from you, I LOVE it Marianne, it's so gorgeous! Thank You So Much!! So sorry to just now be posting it! I can't wait to get my little guys picture in it and wear it!

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