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blackberry macaroons
blackberry macaroons
blackberry macaroons
blackberry macaroons

Description

Macaroons are perfect treats for any sugar craving. These macaroons are taken to the next level with fresh ripe blackberries and rich dark chocolate.

  • 1 1/4 Cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 Package (6 ounces) Driscoll’s Blackberries
  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 4 packed cups unsweetened shredded or fine flake coconut (7 ½ ounces/212g)
  • 1 Tsp. salt
  • 1 Tsp. vanilla extract
  • 6 Ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 Tsp. coconut oil
  1. PREHEAT oven to 325˚F.
  2. LINE two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. PLACE 1/4 cup sugar to a medium bowl.
  4. ADD 1 package blackberries.
  5. MASH mixture with a fork or muddler until berries are broken down.
  6. SET ASIDE blackberry mixture to macerate, about 2 minutes.
  7. PLACE remaining 1 cup sugar into bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment.
  8. ADD 4 eggs whites.
  9. WHISK mixture on high speed until foamy.
  10. ADD blackberry mixture, 4 cups coconut, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  11. WHISK until well combined.
  12. ADD more coconut as needed to make sure all liquid is absorbed into mixture.
  13. SCOOP 2-tablespoon-sized macaroons onto prepared baking sheets.
  14. PRESS and PAT surface of macaroons with fingertips to ensure they look tidy and don’t crack while baking.
  15. BAKE for about 30 minutes or until the tops are dry and lightly golden brown and ROTATE sheets halfway through bake.
  16. PLACE baking sheets onto cooling racks.
  17. ALLOW macaroons to cool for about 10 minutes.
  18. PLACE 6 ounces dark chocolate into a microwave safe bowl.
  19. ADD 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
  20. HEAT chocolate mixture in microwave for 15 seconds.
  21. STIR chocolate mixture.
  22. CONTINUE heating and stirring chocolate in microwave in brief intervals until completely melted. 
  23. DIP bottoms of macaroons into melted chocolate.
  24. DRIZZLE tops of macaroons with remaining melted chocolate as desired.
  25. CHILL macaroons in refrigerator until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.
  26. ALLOW macaroons to come to room temperature before serving.
Serving Size:

0 cups per serving

Calories 0
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g
Protein 0 g