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
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of coconut evenly over the tops of the macaroons, gently pressing to adhere.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until edges are golden and macaroons are set. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- 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