Almond Joy Macarons

Ingredients

• Semi (sweet chocolate chips - 1/2 cup)
• Sweetened condensed milk (1/4 cup)
• Shredded coconut (1/2 cup)
• Coconut extract (1/2 teaspoon)
• Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
• Egg whites (3 large)
• Powdered sugar (1 cup)
• Almond flour (1 3/4 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the almond flour and powdered sugar and process until fine.
3. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until the batter is smooth and shiny.
5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe onto the prepared baking sheets. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
6. Bake the macarons for 20 minutes, then let them cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Spread this mixture onto half of the macarons.
8. Melt the chocolate chips and spread a thin layer onto the other half of the macarons. Sandwich the two halves together.
9. Let the macarons sit for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.