13 May 2009
Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
From Denny: OK, I'm a total foodie for macaroons, send me to some addict's group... :) One of the best flavor combinations on the planet is coconut and chocolate! Here's an easy quick recipe from the Kraft Foods folks that only requires a mere 7 ingredients.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
Makes: Makes 3 doz. or 36 servings, 1 cookie each
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (14 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
2/3 cup sugar
6 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tsp. almond extract
1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Directions:
HEAT oven to 325°F. Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Add egg whites and extract; mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto greased and floured baking sheets.
BAKE 20 min. or until edges are golden brown. Transfer to wire racks. Cool.
MELT chocolate. Dip cookies halfway into chocolate. Let stand until chocolate is firm.
Storage Tip:
Store in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 1 week.