Chocolate Macaroons

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line sheet pans with parchment.
2. 2
   Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
3. 3
   Beat the egg whites in a standing mixer to soft peaks.
4. 4
   Gradually add the sugar and beat on high speed to stiff peaks.
5. 5
   Mix in the vanilla.
6. 6
   Turn the mixer down and slowly incorporate the melted chocolate.
7. 7
   Pour chocolate mixture in a large bowl.
8. 8
   Fold in the coconut.
9. 9
   Use a 4-ounce ice cream scoop to portion onto the sheet pans.
10. 10
    Bake for about 25 minutes.
11. 11
    Do not to overbake them!
12. 12
    Note: This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
13. 13
    The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.