Easy Vanilla Sugar Dusted Macaroon Trees.
Ingredients
- 5 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups ( 8 ounces) shredded unsweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 22 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- 1/2-1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl whisk together the egg whites and vanilla. Add the coconut, sugar, and salt and mix until fully combined. Working on the prepared baking sheet, mound 2 tablespoons of the dough into trees about 2 inches tall. Use your hands and fingertips to make the point at the top. I found the more imperfect they are, the cuter.
- 3. Bake 12-14 minutes, until golden. Let the trees sit on the baking sheet at least 15 minutes before moving, then use a spatula to gently release the trees.
- 4. Carefully dip the bottom of each tree in melted white chocolate, place each back on the parchment lined baking sheet. Chill until firm 10-20 minutes. Spread the bottom of each Reese's with a small amount of white chocolate, then place the trees on top, holding in place for a few seconds to secure. Chill until firm, another 10-15 minutes.
- 5. Combine the powdered sugar and vanilla powder. Generously dust each tree with the vanilla sugar. Cookies can be made up to a week ahead.
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