Alton Brown's Paradise Macaroons

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Not tried yet. From the food network 12 days of cookies

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees f.

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Combine the coconut with the sweetened condensed milk , salt and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl.

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In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment , beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.

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Gradually add the sugar and continue to whip the whites until medium peaks form , 6 to 7 minutes.

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Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.

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Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto a parchment-lined half sheet pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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Immediately transfer the parchment with the macaroons to a cooling rack.

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Cool completely before topping.

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Fill a 4-quart pot with enough water to come 2 inches up the side , set over medium heat and bring to a simmer.

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Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a small metal or glass mixing bowl and set over the simmering pot.

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Stir occasionally until melted , then remove from the heat.

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Dip the cooled cookies in the chocolate mixture , sprinkle with the chopped macadamia nu.

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Ingredients

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sweetened flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, kosher salt, vanilla extract, egg whites, granulated sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips, vegetable shortening, salted macadamia nuts