CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROON TRUFFLES

Chocolate coconut macaroon truffles

Dark chocolate has health benefits not seen in other varieties.  Dark chocolate lowers blood pressure.  There are also antioxidants in dark chocolate. Antioxidants gobble up free radicals, destructive molecules that are implicated in heart disease and other ailments. So have a truffle and enjoy all the benefits.

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Ingredients:

4 large egg whites

1 ½ cup sugar in the raw

¼ teaspoon sea salt

3 cups unsweetened coconut shredded

3 tablespoons flour

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60 % to 70% cacao) finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a heavy saucepan combine egg whites, sugar, and salt. Heat until warm to the touch while, stirring. Add coconut, flour, cocoa and vanilla. Keep stirring about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate until melted. With a measuring tablespoon, scoop mixture into balls and place on the cookie sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.

Bake for about 15 minutes, until they set and are crisp around the edges.  Let them cool completely.

In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the remaining chocolate for 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Stir frequently. Dip the top of the macaroons in the chocolate to coat. Set on wire rack and let harden.