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Coconut Cookies

Chewy cookies with crispy edges and a dark chocolate base.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time58 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Keyword: almond cookies, coconut macaroons
Servings: 22 cookies

Ingredients

  • 30 grams butter salted
  • 200 grams desiccated coconut unsweetened
  • 150 grams cane sugar
  • 3 egg whites 100 ml
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 200 grams dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Melt the butter and sugar in a small saucepan on medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, add the shredded coconut and egg whites.
  • Stir to combine and remove from the heat.
  • Allow the mixture to cool for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C fan (356°F).
  • Measure the dough into 20-gram balls.
  • Shape them into rounded cookies and space them out on a lined baking tray.
  • Bake for 13-14 minutes until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a wire rack.
  • Once cool, melt the dark chocolate and transfer it to a small bowl.
  • Use a toothpick to dip each cookie into the dark chocolate.
  • Wipe off the excess on the corner of the bowl.
  • Leave to set on parchment paper.
  • Repeat with the other cookies.

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