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Festive Red and Blue Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

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These festive red and blue chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons are a quick and easy holiday treat featuring chewy coconut macaroons dipped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with colorful sanding sugar for a joyful pop.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (240g) sweetened shredded coconut
  • 14 oz (396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon red sanding sugar
  • 1 tablespoon blue sanding sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, egg whites, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir gently until the mixture is sticky and cohesive.
  3. Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are light golden brown and centers are firm but chewy.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between each, or melt over a double boiler until smooth.
  7. Dip the top half of each macaroon into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place back on parchment or silicone mat.
  8. Immediately sprinkle red and blue sanding sugar over the chocolate before it sets.
  9. Let the dipped macaroons sit at room temperature until chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes for faster setting.

Notes

Use room temperature egg whites for better texture. Melt chocolate gently to avoid burning. Work in batches when dipping to prevent chocolate from thickening. Cool macaroons completely before dipping to avoid chocolate seizing. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: coconut macaroons, holiday dessert, chocolate dipped, festive cookies, red and blue sugar, easy macaroons, gluten-free dessert

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