Chocolate & Pecan Macaroons

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We love the rich chocolate flavor in these chewy cookies that are like a cross between higher-fat coconut macaroons and low-fat, low-calorie, egg-white-based meringues.

Amy Jamison
Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2010

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total:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
60

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper, nonstick baking mats or lightly coat with cooking spray.

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  • Beat egg whites and salt in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes.

  • With a rubber spatula, gently fold melted chocolate, coconut and pecans into the egg whites until no white streaks remain.

  • Drop 2 teaspoons of batter per cookie about 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets, fitting about 30 cookies per sheet.

  • Bake until set, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the macaroons in with the door slightly ajar for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving, if desired.

To Make Ahead

Store airtight for up to 3 days. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Tips

To bring an egg to room temperature, set it on the counter for 15 minutes or submerge it (in the shell) in a bowl of lukewarm (not hot) water for 5 minutes.

To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

To make the cookies kosher for Passover, skip the confectioners' sugar or make a kosher version yourself: Combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1/2 tablespoon potato starch in a food processor and process until very finely ground and powdery. Store leftovers in a dry container in the pantry.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 cookie
Per Serving:
48 calories; protein 0.8g; carbohydrates 5.1g; dietary fiber 0.7g; sugars 4g; fat 2.9g; saturated fat 1.4g; cholesterol 0.1mg; vitamin a iu 0.8IU; folate 1.2mcg; calcium 4.1mg; iron 0.6mg; magnesium 11.8mg; potassium 37mg; sodium 12.3mg; added sugar 4g.
Exchanges:

1 fat
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