Chocolate Coconut Almond Macaroons

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup egg whites, room temperature
  2. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  3. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  4. 1-14 oz package sweetened flaked coconut
  5. 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  6. 1/3 cup extra dark cocoa powder*
  7. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  8. *For those who prefer milk chocolate, substitute regular cocoa powder for the extra dark cocoa powder.
If you love Almond Paste, deep rich chocolate and coconut, these cookies are for you.

Time

15 minutes to assemble
20-22 minutes to bake
Total time: 35-37 minutes

Yield

30 macaroons

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment.
  2. In large bowl beat egg whites and vanilla until firm, but not dry.
  3. Add Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater), coconut, sugar, cocoa and cinnamon to a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until well combined. Add almond-coconut mixture to egg whites and fold together until incorporated.
  4. Drop tablespoons of dough 1 inch apart onto cookie sheets (small scoop with wire release works well).
  5. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until lightly browned on bottom and firm to the touch. Cool pans on wire rack. When cookies are cool enough to handle transfer to wire rack and cool completely. Store in an air-tight container between sheets of wax paper.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817