What is the macaroons meaning?

Macaroons are a type of cookie made with egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut to give them their signature texture.

What is the coconut macaroons origin?

The macaroons history points to Venetian monks in the 8th or 9th century who made almond cookies for u003ca href=u0022https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_de%27_Mediciu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eCatherine de' Mediciu003c/au003e. She was the one who brought the monks’ cookies to France in the 16th century. According to another legend, the two French nuns paid for their lodging in Nancy, France, by making pastry and selling their macaroons. Thus, these were first known as u0022Sister's macaroons.u0022

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Coconut macaroons are naturally gluten-free since the recipe doesn't include any flour.

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The authentic recipe uses dry coconut. If you have fresh coconut, it is best to use it in another recipe because it will behave differently when baked.

Are coconut macaroons healthy for you?

Since coconut is known as an energy booster, coconut macaroons may be the perfect snack for your active lifestyle. This sweet treat contains nutrients that support muscle recovery and endurance to help after strenuous workouts.

How do you say coconut in French?

Coconut in French is noix de coco, pronounced as u003ca href=u0022https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/noix_de_cocou0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003e/nwa d(ə) ko.ko/u003c/au003e.

How to make a bain-marie/water bath?

To make a bain-marie/water bath, fill a saucepan with about 2-3 inch/5-7 cm of water and bring it to a boil. Place the needed ingredients into a smaller saucepan or a bowl and put it on top of the first saucepan (make sure that there is some space between the water and the smaller container). Heat the mixture: once you need to remove the container from a bain-marie, be careful of hot steam!

Coconut Macaroons: Congolais or Rochers Coco

Name: Coconut Macaroons: Congolais or Rochers Coco
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3.5 oz (100 g) shredded coconut; 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp (90 g) granulated sugar; 2.5 tbsp (40 g) egg whites (see note #1); 2/3 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened applesauce

Coconut Macaroons: Congolais or Rochers Coco

A baked batch of macaroons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Here is a recipe for coconut macaroons (rochers coco) or French congolais that are so easy and taste amazing. They are made with only 4-ingredients and take 30 minutes from start to finish.

Author: Irina Totterman
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10 macaroons 1x
Category: Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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3.5 oz (100 g) shredded coconut
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp (90 g) granulated sugar
2.5 tbsp (40 g) egg whites (see note #1)
2/3 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened applesauce

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 430 degrees F/220 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place coconut and sugar in a large bowl. Add egg whites and applesauce and mix all with a rubber spatula, and then by hand. Heat the mixture in a bain-marie/water bath until it reaches 122 F/50 C, stirring with a wooden spoon.
Using a medium cookie scoop, a small ice cream scoop, or two spoons, scoop the mixture into a baking sheet, placing 2 inches/5 cm apart. Bake the macaroons for 6 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Rotate the baking sheet from front to back halfway through the baking time to ensure even baking. Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them on a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

40 g egg whites approximately equal 1 raw fresh egg white from an extra large-sized chicken egg.
If you want to make more compact macaroons, use a food processor to break shredded coconut down. In this case, measure coconut after it has been pulsed.
Do not overbake your cookies, as they can easily dry out.
Coconut macaroons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 macaroon
Calories: 72
Sugar: 9.8 g
Sodium: 6 mg
Fat: 3.4 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 0.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://www.bakinglikeachef.com/congolais-coconut-macaroons-by-christophe-felder/