Christmas

Chocolate and Pecan Macaroons is for Dessert.

Chocolate and Pecan Macaroons takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Chocolate and Pecan Macaroons takes 12 minutes to cook.

Chocolate and Pecan Macaroons makes 42 servings.

The ingredients for Chocolate and Pecan Macaroons are:

INGREDIENTS
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
95 grams dark chocolate, melted (I used 1 pkg. of 72% Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate)
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 tablespoon confectioners? sugar for dusting (optional)

Here is how you make Chocolate and Pecan Macaroons:

PREPARATIONPosition racks in the upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350?F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper, nonstick baking mats or lightly coat with cooking spray.Beat egg whites and salt in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes.With a rubber spatula, gently fold melted chocolate, coconut and pecans into the egg whites until no white streaks remain.Drop 2 teaspoons of batter per cookie about 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets, fitting about 16cookies per sheet.Bake until set, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the macaroons in with the door slightly ajar for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Dust with confectioners? sugar just before serving, if desired.Number of Servings: 42Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELBSYD.

The nutritional information for Chocolate and Pecan Macaroons is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 42
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 45.2

• Total Fat: 2.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 8.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 5.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
• Protein: 0.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Chocolate and Pecan Macaroons is Low Fat