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Chocolate-Dipped Honey Coconut Macaroons

Dairy-free, grain-free macaroons, sweetened with honey.
Prep Time2 hrs
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Passover
Servings: 20 Macaroons
Author: Coco Morante

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 8 ounces bittersweet dark chocolate chopped roughly

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold in the honey, vanilla, coconut, and salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • While the macaroon mixture is resting, preheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Stir up the macaroon mixture to redistribute any liquid that has settled at the bottom of the bowl, then use a small (1 1/2-tablespoon) cookie dough scoop to drop the batter onto the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned on top.
  • Remove the macaroons from the oven and gently transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool to room temperature, at least one hour.
  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  • In a small (1-quart) saucepan over a very low flame, melt 3/4 of the chocolate, stirring frequently. When it has fully melted, add the remaining chocolate, turn off the heat, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  • One by one, dunk the macaroons into the chocolate. Slide two forks under the macaroon to gently lift it out of the chocolate, then transfer it to the wax paper-lined baking sheet. When you've dunked all of the macaroons, use a spatula to drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the tops of the macaroons.
  • Allow the chocolate to set up and cool, setting the pan in a cool, drafty spot to speed up the process.
  • When the chocolate has fully set up, remove the macaroons from the wax paper and store in an air-tight container, refrigerated, for up to a week.

Notes

For less messy serving, place the macaroons in individual mini muffin cups.