Macaroons on a platter.
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Macaroons on a baking sheet.
melted chocolate in a piping bag.
cutting piping bag tip.
baked macaroons.
tray of macaroons with chocolate squiggles.

Alternatively, dip half the cookie into the chocolate.  Be sure to see how I make my Chocolate Dipped Pistachio Macaroons (another family favorite).  No matter which way you add a little chocolate, they are good!  Place the macaroons back on the baking sheet and put in the fridge for 20 minutes to set the chocolate or you can leave them on the kitchen counter for at least an hour to let the chocolate set and harden.  The freezer does a much better and quicker job.

boxed macaroons.
gift wrapped macaroons.
Macaroons on a platter.
tray of dipped macaroons.
Macaroons on a platter.

Macaroons – Candy or Cookie?

They say these coconut balls of goodness are cookies but my brother swears they are candy. You decide. Easy to make and delicious to eat.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Candy, Dessert
Cuisine General
Servings 24 Served
Calories 5 cal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 14 Oz. Bags sweetened flake coconut (see my note)
  • 1 14 Oz. Can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 Tbsp. Sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp. Heavy cream
  • 1 ½ Tsp. Pure vanilla extract
  • 6 Oz. Bittersweet chocolate (melted)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line two baking sheets with a sipat, parchment paper or tin foil.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the chocolate. Mix thoroughly. Using a small ice cream scoop, press the mix into the scoop to create compact balls. Release them onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Melt the chocolate right in a piping bag in the microwave in 30 second increments.  Squeeze the bag gently to be sure everything is melted and smooth.  Snip the end of the bag and pipe a swiggle on each macaroon. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes so the chocolate sets up.  Serve or box up as gifts.

Nutrition

Calories: 5calCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.05gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 3mgSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.002mg
Keyword candy, coconut, cookie, dessert
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