{"id":3120,"date":"2016-01-30T00:24:01","date_gmt":"2016-01-30T00:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=3120"},"modified":"2016-02-12T02:50:50","modified_gmt":"2016-02-12T02:50:50","slug":"chocolate-coconut-macaroons-utterly-delicious-divinely-decadent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=3120","title":{"rendered":"CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROONS  &#8230;.utterly delicious, divinely decadent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?attachment_id=3122\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3122\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3122\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2343-1.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2343\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2343-1.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2343-1-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2343-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is the perfect cookie recipe for some one who NEVER bakes.\u00a0\u00a0 The individual who pops into Costco and buys trays of mixed goodies to bring to a pot luck dinner. \u00a0 Or the hostess who passes off bakery cookies as their own.\u00a0\u00a0 This is the recipe that you can make your own.\u00a0 Coconut macaroons are a blank canvass crying out for your unique interpretations of something more than wonderful.<\/p>\n<p>The clever cook will add a touch of cinnamon to the mix.\u00a0 Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper into the dipping chocolate. Chop up a few pistachios to compliment the coconut.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All you require is a can of condensed milk, coconut, vanilla and egg whites. Absolutely no flour! \u00a0 Egg whites, by the way, can be frozen.\u00a0\u00a0 I freeze egg whites in small plastic containers (two egg whites to a container).\u00a0\u00a0 With the main ingredients\u00a0 and egg whites in the freezer you can create a dessert elegant enough for any dinner party.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?attachment_id=3123\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3123\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3123\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2315.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2315\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2315.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2315-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2315-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>Mix the condensed milk, vanilla and coconut until thoroughly combined.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?attachment_id=3124\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3124\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3124\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2317.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2317\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2317.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2317-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2317-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>Add the whipped egg whites.\u00a0 The egg whites lighten the dense elements. Mix gently using a lift and fold motion to keep them from deflating.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?attachment_id=3125\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3125\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3125\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2319.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2319\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2319.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2319-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2319-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>Bake the cookies on parchment covered trays for easy clean-up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?attachment_id=3126\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3126\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3126\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2321.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2321\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2321.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2321-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2321-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>Bake for 25 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?attachment_id=3128\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3128\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3128\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2333.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2333\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2333.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2333-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2333-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>Melt chocolate on low power in a microwave, or in a pan of warm water on low heat on the stove.\u00a0 Do not get any water into the bowl of chocolate.\u00a0 It will seize the chocolate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?attachment_id=3129\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3129\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3129\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2335.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2335\" width=\"800\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2335.jpg 800w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2335-300x215.jpg 300w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2335-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>If the\u00a0 chocolate cools reheat in warm water for easy of dipping.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?attachment_id=3130\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3130\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3130\" src=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2336.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2336\" width=\"672\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2336.jpg 672w, http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2336-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a>Dip half the cookie or swirl the chocolate on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/IMG_2343-1.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROONS &#8230;.utterly delicious, divinely decadent<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">cookie<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">North America<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Mrs Butterfingers<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT20M\">20 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT25M\">25 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT45M\">45 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">20<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">A quick and easy cookie to make with a slightly crisped exterior and a soft chewy center. Can be frozen.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 cup sweetened condensed milk (from a 12-ounce can there will a little left over. Use it as a sauce over ice cream or fresh fruit.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 tsp. PURE vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">14 oz (4 1\/2 cups) sweetened shredded coconut<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 large egg whites at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 tsp. sugar.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">For dipping.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">4 ounce of high quality semi-sweet chocolate.( I use Callebaut)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Set your oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat the oven to 350F.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Line two large baking sheets with parchment<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Combine the condensed mllk and vanilla in a large bowl.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the coconut and stir with a large spatula until throughly mixed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Beat the egg whites and sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Using the spatula stir one\/third of the egg whites into the coconut mixture. This will lighten your mixture and allow you to easily fold in the egg whites.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Fold the rest of the egg white gently into the coconut mixture until well combined..<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Using two spoons gently form rounded table spoonfuls of batter into balls about 1 1\/2 inches in diameter.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If you are making smaller macaroons this recipe will yield about 35 cookies.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">For larger cookies that are perfect as a dessert treat the yield will be 20 cookies<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Arrange the cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheets<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Bake, rotating and swapping the positions of the pans halfway through ( about 12 minutes).<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Bake until the macaroons are golden brown in spots and their undersides are a light brown (abut 25 minute in totals).<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cool briefly on the baking sheets on racks, then transfer the macaroons directly to the racks to cool completely.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">The macaroons will keep, covered at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three weeks. They can be frozen for up to six months.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">TO DIP THE COOKIES IN CHOCOLATE:<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Melt 4 oz. of your favorite chocolate, then dip the cooled macaroons into it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place on clean parchment until the chocolate is set.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.3.3077<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"simple_likebuttons_container_small\">\r\n      <div class=\"simple_likebuttons_facebook\">\r\n        <div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\r\n        <script>(function(d, s, id) {\r\n          var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n          if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}\r\n          js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\r\n          js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\";\r\n          fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\r\n        }(document, \"script\", \"facebook-jssdk\"));<\/script>\r\n        <div class=\"fb-like\" data-href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=3120\" data-send=\"false\" data-layout=\"button_count\" data-show-faces=\"false\" data-width=\"90\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    \r\n      <div class=\"simple_likebuttons_twitter simple_likebuttons_twitter_s\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"none\" data-url=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=3120\" data-lang=\"en\">Tweet<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    \r\n      <div class=\"simple_likebuttons_googleplus\">\r\n        <g:plusone size=\"medium\" count=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=3120\"><\/g:plusone>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    \r\n      <div class=\"simple_likebuttons_linkedin simple_likebuttons_linkedin_s\">\r\n        <script type=\"IN\/Share\" data-url=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=3120\" data-counter=\"right\"><\/script>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    \r\n      <div class=\"simple_likebuttons_xing simple_likebuttons_xing_s\">\r\n        <script data-url=\"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=3120\" data-lang=\"de\" data-counter=\"right\" type=\"XING\/Share\"><\/script>\r\n        <script>\r\n          ;(function(d, s) {\r\n            var x = d.createElement(s),\r\n              s = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n            x.src ='https:\/\/www.xing-share.com\/js\/external\/share.js';\r\n            s.parentNode.insertBefore(x, s);\r\n          })(document, 'script');\r\n        <\/script>\r\n      <\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the perfect cookie recipe for some one who NEVER bakes.\u00a0\u00a0 The individual who pops into Costco and buys trays of mixed goodies to bring to a pot luck dinner. \u00a0 Or the hostess who passes off bakery cookies &hellip; 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