Description
Classic coconut macaroons blend sweet simplicity with keto-friendly ingredients, offering a delightful treat for health-conscious dessert enthusiasts. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies irresistible companions to your afternoon tea or evening coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites (large, at room temperature)
- 2 cups (160 g / 5.6 oz) unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup (70 g / 2.5 oz) monk fruit allulose blend
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract (or combination of vanilla and almond extracts)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 oz (56 g) sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- ½ tbsp (7.5 g) coconut oil
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Set the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an ideal baking environment for perfectly crafted macaroons.
- Egg White Transformation: Whip egg whites using a hand mixer with a whisk attachment until medium-stiff peaks form, ensuring a robust and airy foundation for the macaroons.
- Sweetener Integration: Gradually blend sweetener into the egg white mixture, maintaining a smooth and consistent texture while preserving the delicate foam structure.
- Flavor Enhancement: Delicately fold sea salt and vanilla extract into the whipped egg whites, infusing the mixture with aromatic depth without compromising its light consistency.
- Coconut Incorporation: Gently fold shredded coconut into the mixture using circular motions, maintaining the voluminous texture and ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Shaping and Baking: Utilize a medium cookie scoop to create uniform macaroon mounds on the prepared baking sheet, then bake for 15-20 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior that signals perfect caramelization.
- Chocolate Embellishment: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil using a microwave or double boiler, creating a glossy chocolate drizzle for an elegant finishing touch.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow macaroons to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to solidify the chocolate and intensify the flavor profile, resulting in a decadent low-carb treat.
Notes
- Egg White Technique: Whip carefully to create medium-stiff peaks, ensuring the mixture holds its shape when bowl is tilted for perfect macaroon texture.
- Sweetener Integration: Add gradually while beating to prevent grainy texture and guarantee smooth, consistent sweetness throughout the mixture.
- Coconut Folding Method: Use gentle circular motions when incorporating shredded coconut to maintain the delicate air bubbles and preserve the macaroons’ light, airy structure.
- Chocolate Drizzling Tip: Allow macaroons to cool completely before adding chocolate coating to prevent melting and ensure a clean, glossy chocolate finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg