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    Macaroons - GF!

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    coconut macaroons that are gluten free!
    These delicate little Macaroons make having a cup of tea or coffee that extra bit special!
    These light little biscuits/cookies are the perfect combination of crunchy coconut on the outside, soft in the middle and dipped in smooth chocolate!

    I love coconut...the sweetness and the crunch! ...and who doesn't love chocolate.

    I make these little macaroons when I need a 'girly' afternoon and I bring out the nice cups, use the  coffee machine with the 'really good' coffee and have a selection of these macaroons...

    ...that happen to have their bases dipped (heavily) in chocolate!

    Now, come on...the perfect girl afternoon...followed with a great DVD and slippers.
    Oh!...did I mention they are gluten free too!!! 

    a plate of macaroons

    You are probably thinking what is the difference between Macaroons and Macarons (except for the extra 'o' in the spelling ;-))

    Both cookies start off the same, with a mixture of egg whites and a sweetener like sugar or maple syrup and whipped into a meringue. Macaroons then adds coconut to the meringue whereas Macarons add finely ground almonds and icing sugar (...and a few extra steps )

    Both Macaroons and Macarons are delicious!....but if you want a quick and easy cookie (and you love coconut)...then the coconut macaroon is for you!

    Recipe for Gluten Free Macaroons

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    Macaroons - Gluten Free!
     
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    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    13 mins
    Total time
    23 mins
     
    A coconut cookie that is crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, that is dipped in smooth chocolate! (and it gluten free too!)
    Author: www.sparklesintheeveryday.com
    Recipe type: cookies
    Ingredients
    • 2 cups of shredded coconut
    • 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
    • 2 eggs whites
    • ¼ teaspoon of salt
    • 100 g of dark chocolate melted
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees
    2. Line a baking tray with baking paper
    3. In a bowl, mix together the coconut, vanilla essence and maple syrup.
    4. In an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and the salt, till they are light and fluffy and peaks form. You should be able to hold the bowl upside down ....and they don't fall out!
    5. Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
    6. Take a tablespoon amount and shape it into a round shape with another tablespoon.
    7. Bake for about 12-14 mins or until they start to go golden brown and then take them out of the oven
    8. Leave them on the tray to cool and then place them in the fridge to set for about 10 mins. (They need to set so they stay together and don't go crumbly)
    9. When they are cool, melt chocolate and dip the bottoms of the macaroons and place them on baking paper and place in the fridge for ½ hour. I also drizzle chocolate on top!
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    Tip for the perfect Macaroon shape  - I use 2 soup spoons to get a round shape. I scoop the mixture with one soup spoon and using the other soup spoon, press it on top, so that the mixture is packed on the spoon. I then slide it onto the baking paper.

    coconut macaroons

     

    Tip for setting Macaroons - Leave them on the tray to cool and then place them in the fridge to set for about 10 mins. (They need to set so they stay together and don't go crumbly.)

    coconut macaroons

    When they are cool, melt chocolate and dip the bottoms of the macaroons and place them on baking paper and place in the fridge for ½ hour.

    I also can get carried away and drizzle some with chocolate on top (...and maybe some with chocolate on the top and bottom! 

     

    Coconut Macaroons
    Gluten Free Macaroons
    These really are delicious, easy and very 'moreish'...I have been known to eat a few 😉

    These delicate gluten free macaroons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days...if they last that long! You might also like another 'girl afternoon' snack  😉 ...

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    Comments

    1. Bethany

      May 01, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      These cookies look delicious!

      Reply
    2. Denise Wright

      August 26, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      Wow those look absolutely beautiful! I bet they taste delicious too! (found you Wed. Roundup)

      Reply
    3. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness

      August 27, 2015 at 4:40 am

      Obsessed with coconut doesn't even begin to describe it for me. This looks SO good, guilt-free and easy! Need to make these asap!

      Reply
    4. Sarah Eliza

      August 28, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      Yum!! These look amazing. 🙂 Found you via The Pin Junkie!

      Reply
    5. Amila @ Food Corner

      August 28, 2015 at 7:01 pm

      with shredded coconut,I know these are so delicious....

      Reply

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