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Scottish Macaroons

Mouthwatering Scottish Macaroons You'll Fall in Love With

Scottish Macaroons are delightful treats made from potato and icing sugar that are gluten-free and easy to whip up.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 18 macaroons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scottish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 large Floury Potato (e.g., Maris Piper) Russet or Yukon Gold are good substitutes
  • 3-4 cups Icing Sugar (Confectioners' Sugar) Essential for sweetness and forming fondant
For the Coating
  • 200 g Dark or Milk Chocolate Choose dark for less sweet balance, or milk for richer taste
  • 100 g Desiccated Coconut Toast for a deeper flavor

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Microwave
  • Dry pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Toast half of the desiccated coconut in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  2. Peel and boil the potato until fork-tender, then mash it smooth and fluffy.
  3. Gradually mix in icing sugar until a firm and moldable consistency is achieved.
  4. Shape portions into balls and flatten into disks about 1 inch thick.
  5. Chill shaped macaroons in the freezer for 45 minutes.
  6. Melt the chocolate in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip each macaroon into the chocolate and roll in the coconut mixture.
  8. Return to the freezer for another 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
  9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7-10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaroonCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are fluffy and adjust icing sugar for the perfect consistency. Mix toasted and untoasted coconut for flavor balance. Chill properly for the best macaroon texture.

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