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Kokosmakronen (German Coconut Macaroons)

Kokosmakronen (German Coconut Macaroons) Recipe

185kcal
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 35 minutes
The Kokosmakronen (German Coconut Macaroons) Recipe is a traditional German dessert that has stood the test of time.
Servings 12 Servings
Course Dessert
Cuisine German

Ingredients

  • 3⅓ cups coconut unsweetened shredded
  • 14 ounces milk sweetened condensed - usually 1 can
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt Kosher
  • 1 cup chocolate dark - finely chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Microwave-safe bowl (if using chocolate coating)
  • Wire rack

Method

Preheat the oven:
  1. a. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Prepare a baking sheet:
  1. a. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Combine coconut and sweetened condensed milk:
  1. a. In a mixing bowl, add 3⅓ cups of unsweetened shredded coconut.
  2. b. Pour in 14 ounces (1 can) of sweetened condensed milk.
  3. c. Mix the coconut and condensed milk until well combined.
Whip egg whites:
  1. a. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
Incorporate whipped egg whites and flavorings:
  1. a. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the coconut mixture.
  2. b. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt to the mixture.
  3. c. Continue to fold until the mixture is uniform.
Shape the macaroons:
  1. a. Take spoonfuls of the coconut mixture and shape them into small mounds, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake:
  1. a. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
  2. b. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the macaroons are golden brown.
Cool:
  1. a. Remove the macaroons from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
  2. b. Afterward, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional chocolate coating (if desired):
  1. a. If you choose to add a chocolate coating, melt 6 ounces (1 cup) of dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. b. Dip the bottoms of the cooled macaroons into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
  3. c. Place the chocolate-coated macaroons on parchment paper to let the chocolate set.

Nutrition

Calories185kcalCarbohydrates14gProtein3gFat14gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat0.4gMonounsaturated Fat2gTrans Fat0.003gCholesterol35mgSodium128mgPotassium183mgFiber3gSugar11gVitamin A99IUVitamin C1mgCalcium52mgIron1mg

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