Gluten Free Coffee Macaroons deliver a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy any sweet tooth. With the rich taste of hazelnuts and coffee, they make for a perfect treat to brighten your day. Plus, they’re gluten-free, making them suitable for everyone.
When it comes to substitutions, you can swap out the hazelnuts for other types of nut flour if allergies are a concern. For a dairy-free version, ensure that the chocolate used is dairy-free. Sourcing high-quality ingredients makes a difference, particularly with the chocolate and coffee; consider using organic options for better flavor.
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Gluten Free Coffee Macaroons Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 150 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee
- 250 g ground hazelnuts
- 75 g dark chocolate
- 100 g caster sugar
- 3 tablespoons rum
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (or 280 degrees when using a fan-assisted oven).
- Finely chop or grind the 75 g of dark chocolate until it’s nice and small.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the 4 egg whites until they form stiff peaks; if you cut through the mixture, the cut should remain visible.
- Gradually beat in the 150 g of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 2 teaspoons of instant coffee until well combined.
- Gently fold in the 250 g of ground hazelnuts, and then carefully fold in the ground chocolate. Be cautious not to overmix, as that could lead to a collapsed batter.
- Using two teaspoons, drop little heaps of the batter onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet, spacing them out as needed.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes until they are lightly golden.
- While the macaroons are baking, stir a little hot water into the 100 g of caster sugar, then add the 3 tablespoons of rum, mixing until smooth.
- Once baked, carefully lift the parchment with the hot macaroons off the cookie sheet, brush with the rum glaze, and allow them to cool on a wire rack.
- Only store the cooled macaroons in an airtight container after they have completely cooled.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 3 of 7:
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