CHOCOLATE-TOPPED MACAROON CRISPS

Chocolate-Topped Macaroon Crisps image

What a combination! Delicate macaroons drizzled with sweet chocolate can't be beat. The recipe comes from a co-worker's daughter, who makes us a huge batch of these every Christmas. -Rosemary Areias, Turlock, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
4 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

In a food processor, finely chop coconut; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff and glossy. Fold in vanilla and coconut. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets., Bake at 325° for 18-19 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.