Paradise Macaroons
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown for 12 Days of Cookies 2008
Prep Time:
30 min
Inactive Prep Time:
1 hr 30 min
Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Intermediate
Serves:
approximately 3 1/2 dozen cookies
Ingredients
2 (7 to 8-ounce) packages sweetened shredded coconut
2 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large egg whites at room temperature
5 ounces granulated sugar
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 ounce vegetable shortening
2 ounces finely chopped dry-roasted macadamia nuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325
degrees F.
Combine the coconut with the sweetened condensed milk, salt and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl.
In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
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Paradise Macaroons
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown for 12 Days of Cookies 2008
Gradually add the sugar and continue to whip the whites until medium peaks form, 6 to 7 minutes.
Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto a parchment-lined half
sheet pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately transfer the parchment with the
macaroons to a cooling rack. Cool completely before topping.
Fill a 4-quart pot with enough water to come 2 inches up the side, set over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a small metal or glass mixing bowl and set over the simmering
pot. Stir occasionally until melted, then remove from the heat.
Dip the cooled cookies in the chocolate mixture, sprinkle with the chopped macadamia nuts and place on
parchment paper to set, about 30 minutes.
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