Pistachio Coconut Macaroons – Soft & Chewy

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Pistachio Coconut Macaroons – Soft & Chewy

Soft, Chewy, and Dipped in Rich Dark Chocolate

★★★★★ 4.9 from 38 reviews

Prep20m

Cook30m

Total50m

Yield18-20 Serv

LevelEasy

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1.5 cups skinned pistachio nuts
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)
• 1.5 tsp rosewater, orange flower water, or vanilla
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg white
• 1 pinch salt
• 9 oz dark chocolate

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). If utilizing dried shredded coconut flakes, rehydrate them by soaking in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze out all excess moisture thoroughly. If using fresh grated coconut, no pre-soaking is needed.

2

Place the skinned pistachios into a food processor and pulse briefly until they break down into fine crumbs. Be careful not to over-process into a nut paste.

3

In a small dish, beat the egg together with the additional egg white. In a larger bowl, combine the processed pistachio crumbs, prepared coconut, granulated sugar, cornstarch, rosewater (or vanilla extract), beaten eggs, and pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly with a fork until the ingredients are completely blended.

4

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Scoop out rounded tablespoonfuls of the pistachio-coconut mixture and shape them into firm, haystack-like mounds on the sheet.

5

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the bottoms turn a light golden color. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking tray so they set and firm up.

6

Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl (in 15-second bursts at 50% power, stirring in between) or over a double boiler. Gently grab each cooled macaroon at the peak and dip the base into the melted dark chocolate, coating about 1/4 inch up the sides. Return to the parchment-lined sheet to let the chocolate set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my pistachio coconut macaroons falling apart? Macaroons are very delicate when warm! Make sure you press the mixture firmly into mounds on the baking tray before baking, and let them cool completely on the pan so the egg binder can fully firm up before handling. Do I have to skin the pistachios for this recipe? Skinning the pistachios gives the macaroons a bright, vibrant green color, but it is not strictly required. If you are short on time, unskinned pistachios will still taste wonderfully rich and nutty! How should I store leftover dark chocolate pistachio macaroons? Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Separate layers with parchment paper so the chocolate bottoms do not stick together.