Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites until frothy but not stiff.

4. 4

   Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture until everything is evenly combined.

5. 5

   Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, form small mounds of the mixture and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 cm apart.

6. 6

   Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the macaroons are golden brown on the edges.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let the macaroons cool completely on the baking sheet.

8. 8

   While the macaroons are cooling, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

9. 9

   Once the macaroons are cool, dip the bottoms of each macaroon into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off, and place them back on the parchment paper.

10. 10

    Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to speed up the process.

11. 11

    Serve and enjoy your homemade chocolate-dipped macaroons!