Ambrosia Macaroons

Delightful coconut macaroons infused with orange zest and drizzled with bittersweet chocolate. These sweet, chewy cookies feature a tropical coconut flavor with bright citrus notes.

36 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons orange peel
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 24 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • melted

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Line 3 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and salt; beat until blended. Beat in orange peel, then eggs, 1 at a time. Mix in coconut. Drop batter onto sheets by tablespoonfuls, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Bake macaroons, 1 sheet at a time, until golden on bottom and browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely on sheets.

    30 min

  3. 3.

    Using fork, drizzle chocolate over macaroons. Chill on sheets until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes.

    30 min

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