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Passover Coconut, Almond, Orange, Chocolate Macaroons

Recipe #299350 | 50 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 6 , 18 macaroons (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Chef #582822

A twist on the traditional macaroon with orange zest dipped in chocolate. Great for passover or any other occasion. I just made these and they are so delicious I had to post the recipe right away. It's my first recipe posted, so let me know what you think.

Posted on: Apr 18, 2008

Ingredients

  • 3 egg white
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
  • cup slivered almond or finely chopped almond
  • 1 orange, zest of
  • cup chocolate chips
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
    2. 2
      In a medium bowl, with electric mixer on high, beat egg whites into soft peaks. Gradually add sugar and salt, beating after each addition until peaks are glossy. Fold in vanilla and orange zest. Fold in coconut and nuts.
    3. 3
      With hands, roll heaping tablespoonfuls of mixture into rounds and set on baking sheets. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool on racks.
    4. 4
      Place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 25 second increments until chocolate chips are shiny.
    5. 5
      Dip bottoms of macaroons in chocolate.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (101g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1 oranges, zest of

    Calories 522
    Calories from Fat 247 (47%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 27.5g 42%
    Saturated Fat 14.5g 72%
    Monounsaturated Fat 9.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 206mg 8%
    Potassium 358mg 10%
    Total Carbohydrate 69.4g 23%
    Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20%
    Sugars 62.9g
    Protein 7.8g 15%
    Vitamin A 0mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 5%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 5mcg 17%
    Calcium 59mg 5%
    Iron 2mg 12%

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