Description
Delight your taste buds with chewy pistachio coconut macaroons, dipped in dark chocolate. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking a gluten-free and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 cups skinned pistachio nuts
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (or substitute with potato starch)
- 1 1/2 tsp rosewater, orange flower water, or vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- Pinch of salt
- 9 oz dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). If using dried coconut, rehydrate and drain it. Fresh coconut requires no prep.
- Prepare Pistachios: Process skinned pistachios in a food processor until fine crumbles form.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, beat the egg and egg white together. Mix pistachio crumbles, coconut, sugar, cornstarch, rosewater or vanilla, beaten eggs, and salt thoroughly.
- Shape Macaroons: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place rounded tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the sheet, shaping them into small haystack mounds.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until macaroons turn light golden brown. Allow them to cool completely.
- Dip in Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate. Dip the tops of the cooled macaroons into the chocolate and place them back on the baking sheet to set.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, mix a bit of orange zest into the chocolate.
- Rosewater can be swapped with orange water or omitted entirely for a vanilla-forward taste.
- Use raw pistachios for vibrant color and a softer texture.
- Skinned almonds or hazelnuts can substitute pistachios for variety.
- Add food coloring to enhance the green hue, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 120 kcal per serving