Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons (Printer-friendly)

Chewy coconut bites dipped in dark chocolate, offering a sweet and rich treat ideal for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ Coconut Macaroons

01 - 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 4 large egg whites
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 7 ounces dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for shine)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 340°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix shredded coconut, granulated sugar, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites and vanilla extract until just frothy without forming stiff peaks.
04 - Pour the egg white mixture over the coconut mixture and stir gently until fully combined.
05 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form heaped mounds of the mixture and place them on prepared baking sheets spaced approximately 1 inch apart.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
07 - Allow macaroons to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Melt dark chocolate and optional coconut oil in a heatproof bowl set over barely simmering water, stirring until smooth.
09 - Dip the bottoms of cooled macaroons into the melted chocolate, then place them back on parchment paper.
10 - Refrigerate the dipped macaroons for 20 minutes or until the chocolate coating is firm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They strike the perfect balance between sweet coconut chewiness and indulgent chocolate without feeling too heavy
  • This recipe is wonderfully simple but yields bakery-quality treats that impress friends and family alike
02 -
  • Do not whip the egg whites stiff; frothy is enough to bind without making the texture dense
  • Adding coconut oil to the melted chocolate helps it set with a beautiful shine and prevents cracking
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for consistent sizing which helps them bake evenly every time
  • The secret to a perfect chew is not overbaking—remove them when edges golden but centers still soft

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