Macaroon Cookies Recipes
Macaroon cookies recipes are not unlike drop cookies recipes, with a little bit of a difference. The main difference is that unlike the drop cookie, the macaroon mixture is not dough. Macaroon cookies recipes typically do not make use of any flour. Instead they are made of some delicious fruit, nuts, etc. that are held together by nothing other than egg whites or eggs, beaten stiffly. This is what gives macaroons that delightful chewy texture that is characteristic of them as well as their utterly delectable flavor that is famous around the world.
There are many different food items that can be added to macaroon cookies recipes to give them a unique and distinct flavor. Some of the most popular macaroon cookies recipes make use of:
Coconut
Almonds
Walnut
Peanut
Marzipan
Date
Orange
Oatmeal
Raisins
Rice Crispies
Cornflakes
Bran
Macaroon cookies recipes differ from place to place, but the basic concept remains the same just like fudge recipes. Listed below is the most common and basic variation of the many macaroon cookies recipes. This one is for coconut macaroons, perhaps the most famous of all the flavors.
2 Egg Whites
1/8 teaspoon Salt
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup Shredded Coconut
Preparation:
Beat the egg whites and salt together until soft peaks form in the mixture.
Keeping sprinkling sugar in and mixing each addition thoroughly before sprinkling some more.
Ensure that stiff glossy peaks can be seen in the mixture by the time you are done.
Add shredded coconut and beat well.
Use a tablespoon to drop on an oiled paper placed on a baking sheet.
Bake at 300 degrees for about 20 minutes or until properly browned.
With this recipe, you will need no of the other macaroon cookie recipes. Just substitute shredded coconut with the ingredient of your choice and create your own delectable cookies For instance, Use roasted peanuts instead of coconut. Just make sure you chop them finely. Or try a combination of chopped dates and chopped walnuts. To add a little zing, add a teaspoon of lime juice to chopped dates- this will also help moisten them. As you can see, all you need is a little initiative and a little creativity and you will be able to create your own macaroon cookie recipes in no time.