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Mounds Macaroons

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These Mounds Macaroons are a decadent twist on the classic coconut cookie, featuring a soft, chewy interior studded with pieces of Mounds candy bars for a burst of coconut and chocolate flavor. The dough is lightly sweetened and bound with cream cheese and butter, creating a tender texture that holds its shape beautifully during baking. After baking until golden, each macaroon is rolled in shredded coconut and finished with a decorative drizzle of melted semi-sweet chocolate. These treats are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as a sophisticated dessert served alongside coffee. They can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making them an ideal make-ahead option for busy entertaining seasons.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 20
Calories: 446.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Mounds Macaroons are a decadent twist on the classic coconut cookie, featuring a soft, chewy interior studded with pieces of Mounds candy bars for a burst of coconut and chocolate flavor. The dough is lightly sweetened and bound with cream cheese and butter, creating a tender texture that holds its shape beautifully during baking. After baking until golden, each macaroon is rolled in shredded coconut and finished with a decorative drizzle of melted semi-sweet chocolate. These treats are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as a sophisticated dessert served alongside coffee. They can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making them an ideal make-ahead option for busy entertaining seasons.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1 package Cream cheese (3 oz)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2
    Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  3. 3
    Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  4. 4
    Using an electric mixer, beat sugar, cream cheese, and softened unsalted butter in a large bowl until fluffy.
  5. 5
    Beat in egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and orange peel until well combined.
  6. 6
    Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
  7. 7
    Stir in 2 1/2 cups of shredded sweetened coconut.
  8. 8
    Add Mounds bar pieces and stir until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  9. 9
    Spread the remaining 1 1/4 cups of shredded coconut onto a plate.
  10. 10
    Using 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch rounds.
  11. 11
    Roll each round in the shredded coconut to coat completely.
  12. 12
    Arrange the coated rounds 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  13. 13
    Bake until cookies are puffed and the coconut is light golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  14. 14
    Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  15. 15
    Melt semi-sweet chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  16. 16
    Remove chocolate from heat. Dip a fork into the melted chocolate and drizzle lines across the tops of the cooled cookies.
  17. 17
    Refrigerate cookies until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Amount Per Serving
Calories 446.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.8g12%
Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
Cholesterol 18.5mg7%
Sodium 1463.6mg61%
Total Carbohydrate 86.6g29%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 40.6g
Protein 7.3g15%

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

Note

Storage: These macaroons can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Ingredients Note: The original ingredient list provided in the header was incomplete. The directions reference 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3/4 tsp almond extract, 1/2 tsp orange peel (grated), 3 3/4 cups shredded sweetened coconut, 1 1/2 cups Mounds bars (cut into 1/2-inch pieces), and 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped. Ensure you have these ingredients on hand.

Dough Texture: This is a firm dough, which helps the macaroons hold their mound shape during baking, especially given the addition of Mounds candy pieces.

Variation: You can substitute Mounds bars with other chocolate-coconut candies like Almond Joy or simply use extra coconut for a traditional macaroon flavor profile.

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