Ambrosia Macaroons

These tasty classics boast a twist of a classic southern flair. They don't stay on the plate long.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 macaroons

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons  finely grated  orange peel
• 3  large eggs
• 24  ounces sweetened flaked coconut (about 6 cups firmly packed)
• 6  ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F
2. Line 3 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment.
3. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth.
4. Add sugar and salt; beat until blended.
5. Beat in orange peel, then eggs, 1 at a time.
6. Mix in coconut.
7. Drop batter onto sheets by tablespoonfuls, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart.
8. Bake macaroons, 1 sheet at a time, until golden on bottom and browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes.
9. Cool completely on sheets.
10. Using fork, drizzle chocolate over macaroons.
11. Chill on sheets until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes.