Alton Brown's Paradise Macaroons Recipe

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Alton Brown's Paradise Macaroons
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Combine the coconut with the sweetened condensed milk, salt and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to whip the whites until medium peaks form, 6 to 7 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto a parchment-lined half sheet pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately transfer the parchment with the macaroons to a cooling rack. Cool completely before topping.
  5. Fill a 4-quart pot with enough water to come 2 inches up the side, set over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a small metal or glass mixing bowl and set over the simmering pot. Stir occasionally until melted, then remove from the heat.
  6. Dip the cooled cookies in the chocolate mixture, sprinkle with the chopped macadamia nuts and place on parchment paper to set, about 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 641.96 Kcal (2688 kJ)
Calories from fat 353.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.29g 60%
Cholesterol 4.39mg 1%
Sodium 86.5mg 4%
Potassium 264.73mg 6%
Total Carbs 74.56g 25%
Sugars 44.6g 178%
Dietary Fiber 6.39g 26%
Protein 5.93g 12%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 34.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 422.29 Kcal (1768 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.85g 60%
Cholesterol 2.89mg 1%
Sodium 56.9mg 4%
Potassium 174.14mg 6%
Total Carbs 49.05g 25%
Sugars 29.34g 178%
Dietary Fiber 4.21g 26%
Protein 3.9g 12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1.7mg 15%
Calcium 22.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.3
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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