Chocolate-dipped Macaroons Recipe

How to make it

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• Preheat oven to 275°F.
• Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Place egg whites in large bowl; scrape in seeds from vanilla bean.
• Using electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until meringue is very thick (similar to marshmallow creme), about 5 minutes.
• Fold in coconut, then almonds. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing mounds 1 1/2 inches apart.
• Bake macaroons until pale beige outside and dry-looking (insides will still be soft), about 25 minutes.
• Transfer baking sheets to racks; cool macaroons completely.
• Transfer macaroons to work surface; re-line pans with clean parchment.
• Place chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water.
• Stir chocolate until smooth; remove from over water. Dip bottom of 1 macaroon into melted chocolate to depth of 1/4 inch.
• Place on prepared sheet, chocolate side down.
• Repeat dipping with remaining macaroons. Chill until chocolate is firm, about 1 hour.
• DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated. Let macaroons stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
• Credits:
• Recipe by Joyce Goldstein
• April 2003
• url:
• http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2003/04/chocolate_dipped_macaroons
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