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ALTON BROWN'S PARADISE MACAROONS



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Make and share this Alton Brown's Paradise Macaroons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sparky Duck

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
2 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg whites
5 ounces granulated sugar
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ounce vegetable shortening
2 ounces salted macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Combine the coconut with the sweetened condensed milk, salt and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to whip the whites until medium peaks form, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto a parchment-lined half sheet pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately transfer the parchment with the macaroons to a cooling rack. Cool completely before topping.
  • Fill a 4-quart pot with enough water to come 2 inches up the side, set over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a small metal or glass mixing bowl and set over the simmering pot. Stir occasionally until melted, then remove from the heat.
  • Dip the cooled cookies in the chocolate mixture, sprinkle with the chopped macadamia nuts and place on parchment paper to set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 15.5, Protein 1.4

TOASTY COCONUT MACAROONS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield about 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

One 14-ounce package sweetened shredded coconut
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the coconut out in a single layer on a half sheet pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the coconut is golden. Set on a cooling rack to cool.
  • Whip the eggs whites and sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer on high for 8 to 10 minutes until stiff peaks form. Add the vanilla and salt. The egg whites and sugar can also be whipped in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in the toasted coconut.
  • Drop by the tablespoon onto a parchment paper-lined half sheet pan, leaving 1 to 2 inches around each cookie. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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