MACAROON BARS
Guests will never recognize the refrigerated crescent roll dough that goes into these almond-flavored bars. You can assemble these chewy coconut treats in no time. -Carolyn Kyzer, Alexander, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sprinkle 1-1/2 cups coconut into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine milk and extract; drizzle half over the coconut. Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Place in pan. Drizzle with remaining milk mixture; sprinkle with remaining coconut. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FRENCH MACARONS
Even decorated simply-a sprinkle of sugar, a drizzle of icing-these stylish beauties are part of our creative Christmas cookies collection. They will be the showstoppers on any cookie tray. -Josh Rink, Photo Stylist Taste of Home
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 26 macarons.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the almond flour and 1-1/2 cups plus 3 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar in a food processor; pulse until thoroughly mixed to ensure almond flour is very fine. Pass almond flour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard any large pieces that remain. , Place egg whites in a very clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; whisk on medium-low speed until frothy. Slowly add superfine sugar; whisk until dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Slowly add remaining confectioners' sugar; increase speed to high and whip until meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form, 2-3 minutes. , Gently fold one-third of the almond flour mixture into meringue; gently fold in remaining almond flour in 2 additions. Using side of spatula, smooth batter up sides of bowl several times to remove air bubbles and ensure there are no lumps; do not overmix. Run spatula down the center of the bowl; the line in the batter should remain visible for a moment before mixture runs back into itself., Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat oven to 300°. Transfer batter into a pastry bag fitted with a #7 or #10 round tip. Pipe 1-3/8-in. rounds onto parchment about 1 in. apart. Tap tray against counter 2-3 times to remove excess air bubbles. Let macarons rest until no longer wet or sticky to the touch, 30-60 minutes. Bake, 1 tray at a time, until cookies rise about 1/8-in. to form "feet," 14-16 minutes, rotating tray halfway through baking. Remove tray and let macarons cool completely; repeat with remaining trays. Once macarons have cooled completely, remove from parchment. , To make filling, cream butter in a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; slowly add powdered sugar until incorporated. Add heavy cream, vanilla and salt; mix until smooth. Pour frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip; pipe buttercream onto half the macarons. Top with remaining macaron shells. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. , Peppermint Variation: For macaron shells: Add green gel food coloring (do not use liquid food coloring) to whipped meringue until desired color is reached. To decorate: If desired, top macaron shells with crushed candy canes just after they have been piped and before skin has formed. For filling: Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to mixed frosting. Assemble as directed. , Cranberry Variation: For macaron shells: Add red gel food coloring (do not use liquid food coloring) to whipped meringue until desired color is reached. To decorate macaron shells: Place white candy melts or white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Place chocolate in a piping bag fitted with a fine round decorating tip; drizzle over macaron shells. Immediately sprinkle with red, green and white assorted sprinkles. For filling: If desired, add 2-3 drops cranberry flavoring to frosting. Pipe a circle of frosting onto bottoms of half the macaron shells. Place 1/4 teaspoon canned cranberry sauce in center of frosting circle. Top with remaining macaron shells. , Hot Chocolate Variation: For macaron shells: Add 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder to almond flour and confectioners' sugar before sifting. To decorate: Using stiff royal frosting, pipe snowflake designs onto half of the cooled macaron shells. For filling: If desired, using marshmallow fluff instead of frosting, pipe a circle onto bottoms of half the macaron shells. Place 1/2 cup chocolate chips and and 2 tablespoons heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Place 1/4 teaspoon chocolate mixture in the center of marshmallow circle; top with remaining macaron shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FUDGY MACAROON BARS
Anyone with a sweet tooth will make a beeline for my dessert tray when these rich squares show up. They're attractive on the platter and delectable with fudge and coconut. -Beverly Zdurne, East Lansing, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and eggs. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Spoon over chocolate layer. Carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over filling. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the sides pull away from the pan. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread evenly over filling. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MACAROON SQUARES
Just a basic macaroon bar, but with several variations. At Christmas time these are very nice to wrap individually and tuck into a gift basket. They aren't crumbly and stay moist for a long time.
Provided by pies and cakes and
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350*.
- Line a 9x9 pan with parchment and lightly grease the parchment.
- STIR together (don't use a mixer) first 4 ingredients, and add egg whites, whole egg and extract. Mix til well blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread mixture into prepared pan, and bake for 35 minutes or til lightly golden. Cool completely and then allow to sit overnight before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 64.4, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 15.1, Protein 1.5
CHOCOLATE MACAROON BARS
Here's a nice Christmas treat that takes very little effort. The classic combination of chocolate and coconut is timeless.-Loraine Meyer, Bend, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar and butter; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the milk, coconut and almonds. Drop by spoonfuls over crust; spread evenly., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and cream; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
COCONUT MACAROON BARS
Provided by Ila Walrath
Categories Food Processor Dessert Bake Coconut Bon Appétit Ohio
Yield Makes 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Blend 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in processor. Add diced butter and process, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 1 egg yolk and cream; blend until dough comes together in clumps. Press dough evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Bake crust until pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack. Maintain oven temperature.
- Beat 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 eggs, melted butter and vanilla in medium bowl to blend. Beat in coconut. Pour filling over crust.
- Bake dessert until golden brown on top and set in center, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut around pan sides to loosen edges. Cut into 24 bars.
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