Description
A delightful recipe for Almond Joy Macaroons that combines sweet coconut, rich chocolate, and crunchy almonds, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g sweetened shredded coconut
- 400 g sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 100 g sliced almonds
- 150 g dark chocolate
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, almond extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form small balls of the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Top each macaroon with a few sliced almonds for decoration.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown, then let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled macaroons.
- Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or refrigerate for a few minutes.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
- To enjoy warm, microwave for a few seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Almond Joy, Macaroons, Coconut, Chocolate, Dessert