Paradise Macaroons

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Total Time:
2 hr 25 min
Prep
30 min
Inactive
1 hr 30 min
Cook
25 min
Yield:
approximately 3 1/2 dozen cookies
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 2 (7 to 8-ounce) packages sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 5 ounces granulated sugar
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ounce vegetable shortening
  • 2 ounces finely chopped dry-roasted macadamia nuts

Directions

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.

Cook's Note:

Alton prefers to use weight measurements for baking, to ensure the best accuracy. Please be careful if you try converting this recipe to standard measurements, especially for liquid ingredients. Two ounces of sweetened condensed milk is about 3/16th of a cup, which is less than 1/4 cup but more than 1/8 cup.

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  • on March 18, 2013

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    I hardly ever write reviews on this site...but OMG! I too did not consider myself a macaroon fan although I love almond joy candy bars. Alton, this must be the recipe for almond joys but with macadamia nuts! Absolutely incredible. I accidentally made my cookies too big so they kind of flattened out a bit but they still looked pretty with the chocolate and nuts. More importantly, they tasted amazing!

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  • on February 03, 2013

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    my hubby is real picky when it comes to cookies, these he couldn't stop eating nor I. .......it seems some people have problems with egg whites beating up right....I learned this from a farm woman that had polio long ago.....put eggs in a bowl and fill with hot TAP water let sit a few mins.....dry eggs.....you don't want any water and you'll never have another problem. ty Alton yummy

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  • on December 28, 2012

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    I made five different cookie recipes from the Food Network for the holidays to give to friends and family. By far, the macaroons were the biggest hit. Absolutely decadent! I made a double batch at first and those quickly disappeared. I made another double batch a week later and they are almost gone! Alton should be arrested because these are soooooo addictive!

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