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Elsa’s Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 1820 macaroons 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and finished with a rich chocolate dip—Elsa’s Chocolate Dipped Macaroons are a coconut lover’s dream come true. These delicate mounds of toasted coconut are kissed with cream of coconut and cream cheese for a tender bite, then dipped in silky bittersweet chocolate for the ultimate treat. #Macaroons #CoconutCookies #ChocolateDippedDesserts


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 ounces sweetened flaked coconut, divided
  • ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon cream of coconut
  • 2½ tablespoons cream cheese (or Neufchâtel cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 large egg white
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 10 ounces of the flaked coconut with confectioners’ sugar, cream of coconut, cream cheese, coconut flour, egg white, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  3. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of coconut evenly over the tops of the macaroons, gently pressing to adhere.
  5. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until edges are golden and macaroons are set. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  6. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip the bottoms of each macaroon into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use cream of coconut (not coconut milk) for rich flavor and moisture.
  • Neufchâtel cheese is a slightly lighter substitute for cream cheese if desired.
  • Dip only the bottoms in chocolate for less mess and elegant presentation.
  • Store macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 macaroon
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg