Macaroons

4 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet crumb base (pages 115116)
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar, or as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 325F.
  2. 2
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3
    In a medium bowl, mix together the crumb, coconut, agave nectar, and salt with a rubber spatula.
  4. 4
    If the mixture does not hold together, add more agave nectar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds its shape.
  5. 5
    Using a melon baller, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1/2 inch between portions.
  6. 6
    Bake the macaroons on the center rack for 20 minutes, rotating the sheet 180 degrees after 10 minutes.
  7. 7
    The macaroons should be golden brown and firm to the touch.
  8. 8
    Let the macaroons stand on the sheet for 20 minutes.
  9. 9
    Serve warm, or transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely before placing in an airtight container and storing at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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