Best Dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroons Recipes

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GLUTEN-FREE DARK CHOCOLATE DIPPED COCONUT MACAROONS



Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons image

Every kid wants an after-school cookie snack. This banana-based coconut macaroon is easy to make and is gluten and dairy free to boot. Added bonus? The dark chocolate coating contains antioxidants. Points for everyone.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 to 14 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 whole pitted dates, quartered
3/4 cup sliced bananas (about 1 medium banana)
1 cup lightly packed sweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup dark or bittersweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Soak the dates in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain and dry.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and move a rack to the middle of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the dates and bananas in a food processor. Blend until the consistency is a smooth paste. In a medium bowl, combine the banana-date mixture with the coconut and mix until fully incorporated. Using a spoon and your hands, lightly form 12 to 14 small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes, cool.
  • Microwave the chocolate chips for 45 seconds, stirring halfway through. Dip the cooled macaroons in the chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calorie, Fat 4.1 grams, SaturatedFat 3.4 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 26 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12.5 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 1.2 grams, Sugar 9.8 grams

GLUTEN-FREE DARK CHOCOLATE DIPPED COCONUT MACAROONS



Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons image

© 2014 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. Every kid wants an after?school cookie snack. This banana?based coconut macaroon is easy to make and is gluten and dairy free to boot. Added bonus? The dark chocolate coating contains antioxidants. Points for everyone.

Provided by Turner Broadcasting

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12-14 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 whole pitted dates, quartered
3/4 cup sliced banana (about 1 medium banana)
1 cup lightly packed sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Soak the dates in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain and dry.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and move a rack to the middle of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the dates and bananas in a food processor. Blend until the consistency is a smooth paste. In a medium bowl, combine the banana-date mixture with the coconut and mix until fully incorporated. Using a spoon and your hands, lightly form 12 to 14 small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes, cool.
  • Microwave the chocolate chips for 45 seconds, stirring halfway through. Dip the cooled macaroons in the chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 20.9, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.4, Protein 0.6

DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROONS



DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROONS image

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips/bar broken into small pieces
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Reduce heat, and allow it to simmer. Place chocolate in a small bowl, and set over saucepan. Stir until chocolate is melted, and set aside to cool. 3. In a large bowl, combine cooled chocolate, cocoa, sugar, coconut, egg whites, vanilla, and salt. Use your hands to mix well, completely combining ingredients. 4. Dampen hands with cold water. Form 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture into a loose haystack shape, and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture, placing macaroons 1 inch apart. 5. Bake until just firm to the touch but still soft in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven to a wire rack, and let cool on baking sheet. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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