Snow-Capped Macaroons Recipe

Name: Snow-Capped Macaroons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Coarse sugar crystals, for decorating

Servings: persons

2 large egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Coarse sugar crystals, for decorating

1
Make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Lightly beat the egg whites in a medium bowl until frothy, then stir in the granulated sugar, almonds, vanilla and salt.
3
Fold in the coconut.
4
Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
5
Dampen your hands and form into tall pointed mounds.
6
Bake until the edges are golden brown and the macaroons look dry, 16 to 20 minutes.
7
Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
8
Make the glaze: Put the chocolate, corn syrup, butter and 3 tablespoons hot water in a microwave-safe bowl.
9
Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until melted, about 2 minutes.
10
Whisk until smooth.
11
Dip the tip of each macaroon about halfway into the glaze, then place on a clean parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
12
Sprinkle with coarse sugar, then refrigerate until the glaze sets, about 1 hour.
13
Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
14
Photograph by Steve Giralt

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large egg whites, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Snow-Capped Macaroons falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Snow-Capped Macaroons

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