Coconut Almond Macaroons

Sweet and chewy with a salty crunch, these coconut almond macaroons with chocolate drizzle are the best cookies for holidays, Christmas and snacking. The recipe is super easy, and you'll love the flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 26

Decorating Time 24

Total Time 1

Course Cookies

Cuisine American

Servings cookies

Calories 149 kcal

Equipment

Baking sheet
cooling rack
Mixing bowls
Spatula

Ingredients

6 ounces slivered almonds
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 14 ounce packages sweetened flake coconut
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
nonpariel sprinkles, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes, or just until lightly browned. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine the almonds, coconut, sugar, flour and the remaining salt. Stir to incorporate the flour throughout the coconut.
In a small bowl, combine the egg whites and almond extract; stir until well combined. Drizzle this mixture over the coconut mixture and stir until combined.
Line the baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Mound the coconut mixture in rounded tablespoonfuls on the pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Cool for one minute and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Melt the chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat. Cool slightly and scoop into a small zip-lock baggie. Cut a small piece of the corner off the bag, and drizzle the chocolate in fine lines across the macaroons. Top with sprinkles if you wish. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

Notes

Store cookies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg

Keyword almond joy macaroons, chewy almond macaroons, coconut, semisweet chocolate, slivered almonds

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