COCONUT MACAROON NESTS

 

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This Recipe Makes ± 45 Macaroons

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If you are a coconut lover then these Coconut Macaroon Nests are a must try. This is a great Easter idea that both kids & adults will enjoy. It is a quick & easy recipe that is so delicious & fun to make.

I’ve topped them with speckled eggs for an Easter vibe but this may be omitted if you’re just looking for a coconut treat. They are chewy on the inside & crispy on the outside.

 

 

Coconut Macaroon Nests Ingredients:

• 3 egg whites
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla essence
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 ½ cup desiccated coconut
• ¾ cups white granulated sugar
• 80 grams milk chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• speckled eggs as needed

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180° Celsius or 356° Fahrenheit.
2. Add the egg whites to a mixing bowl.
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4. Add in the white granulated sugar.
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6. Next, add in the vanilla essence.
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8. Use a hand mixer (this can also be done in a stand mixer), whisk the ingredients until it is frothy with bubbles. This takes around a minute or less. Do not whisk it until peaks form.
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10. Add in the desiccated coconut.
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12. Use a spatula & gently fold together the coconut & the frothy mixture.
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14. Next, I am using a tablespoon measuring spoon with a round bottom to shape the macaroons. It can also be rolled or scooped with a regular spoon.
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16. Scoop the coconut mixture into the spoon & use your hands to compress the mixture tightly in the spoon – this will prevent it from splitting later on & neaten out the excess mixture around the spoon.
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18. Tap the back of the spoon onto a baking tray, allowing the mixture to fall out of the spoon. Continue this process until the tray is full. (Leave about a 5 centimeter space between each macaroon).
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20. These macaroons can be baked as is but as I am making them nests, I will be taking them a step further.
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22. To create the nests, use a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon with a round bottom & carefully press down into the center of each macaroon. Alternatively, this may be done using your fingertips.
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25. Place the tray into the preheated oven & bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.
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28. Allow the macaroons to cool completely on the pan before taking them off as they will break.
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31. Once the macaroons are completely cooled, use a spoon & carefully lift them off the tray & onto a plate.
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33. Thereafter, bring out the chocolate. I used the Cadbury slab.
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35. Break the chocolate into pieces & place it into a microwave safe bowl.
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37. To the chocolate, add the 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
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39. Place the bowl into the microwave & heat for 30 seconds. Give it a mix. The chocolate should be partially melted.
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41. Add it back into the microwave & heat for another 30 seconds. Give it a mix & it should be nice & melted.
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43. Using the tip of a spoon, drop the melted chocolate into the indents of the macaroons. The chocolate will not only amplify the flavour of the macaroons, but will also act as a glue for the speckled eggs.
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45. For the final touch to these delicious Coconut Macaroon Nests, top with speckled eggs.
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48. These Coconut Macaroon Nests will scream Easter in your home & are also perfect for gifting to your friends or family.
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51. Don’t these look just like tiny little nests? Adorable right!
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53. Store these Coconut Macaroon Nests in an airtight container for up to a week, depending on the humidity of your area as the coconut will go bad in hot climates. It may also be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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56. Some other Easter goodies that you could make are Sweetie Pies, No Bake Marie Biscuit Brownies & Chocolate Chip Cookies.