Description
These little bites of coconut heaven are a testament to the timeless charm of classic desserts. With a golden, toasted exterior and a chewy, coconut-infused interior, these macaroons are a celebration of comforting flavours and uncomplicated elegance.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 tin chickpeas, drained to yield 100g aquafaba/chickpea liquid
- 1/4 tsp white vinegar
- 280g desiccated coconut
- 150g coconut or brown castor sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
- 100g dark chocolate
Instructions
- Place a sieve over a mixing bowl, and drain your chickpeas. Reserve the liquid for this recipe and use the chickpeas in another like this kale salad, or this delicious spiced chicken.
- Use an electric or hand whisk to whip the aquafaba to soft peaks. At this stage, the texture is light, fluffy, and resembles shaving cream and the peaks curl over when you lift the (turned off) beaters out of the aquafaba
- In another bowl, combine desiccated coconut, sugar, salt, vanilla, and ground cardamom.
- Gently fold the coconut mixture into the whipped aquafaba, until well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the cardamom and salt to your preference.
- Form golf ball-sized balls with slightly damp hands or use an ice cream scoop to portion out the mixture, making approximately 12 – 16 coconut macaroons.
- In the oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C/320°F (fan). Bake for 12 – 14 minutes or until golden brown.
- In the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 145°C/290°F. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once golden, remove from the oven or air fryer and allow to cool.
- Break the chocolate into small pieces. Melt it in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds to prevent burning.
- Line a tray with baking paper. Dip the base of the cooled macaroons into the melted chocolate and place them onto the lined baking tray. Repeat until all macaroons have a chocolate bottom.
- For an extra fancy touch, warm the remaining chocolate, and using a spatula, scoop it into a small piping bag (or a plastic sandwich bag). Drizzle the remaining chocolate over the macaroons.
- Allow the chocolate to cool and set.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air fyer