chocolate/pecan macaroons
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I love these tasty little treats of coconut, chocolate, and pecans. And your guests will too. They’re great around a nice cozy fire with a cup of good hot coffee or tea. Or, just any old time that you want to indulge yourself... HEY, you're worth it. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
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(1 rating)
yield
5 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For chocolate/pecan macaroons
- THE MACAROONS
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3 cunsweetened flaked coconut
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1/2 cclover honey
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3 lgegg whites, reserve yolks for another use
- THE FILLING
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3 ozdark unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1/4 cheavy cream
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1 Tbspsweet butter, unsalted, at room temperature
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2 ozpecans, chopped
How To Make chocolate/pecan macaroons
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1PREP/PREPARE
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2THE MACAROONS
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3Gather your ingredients (Mise en Place).
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4Add the coconut, honey, and egg whites to a large bowl.
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5Mix until combined.
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6Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (180c).
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7Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
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8Take 1.5 ounces of the coconut material and press into a 3-inch circle.
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9Chef's Tip: Since the mixture is rather wet, and the liquid will settle to the bottom of the bowl, you should give it a quick mix every time you make a new macaroon.
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10Repeat for the remaining coconut.
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11Place into the preheated oven and bake until golden, about 12-15 minutes.
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12THE FILLING
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13Gather your ingredients (Mise en Place)
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14Add the cream to a small saucepan, and bring up to a simmer.
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15Remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate, and butter.
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16Gently stir the mixture until fully incorporated.
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17Add the chopped pecans, and stir to incorporate.
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18Chef’s Note: Allow the mixture to cool on the countertop for 15 minutes.
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19Spread some of the chocolate mixture onto one of the macaroons.
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20Place another macaroon on top.
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21Chef's Note: Repeat for the other macaroons.
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22PLATE/PRESENT
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23Place on a plate, along with some good hot coffee, and stand back. Enjoy.
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24Keep the faith and keep cooking.
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