Comments on: Coconut Macaroons – Easy To Make Free Tres Leches Recipe

By: chefkeem

chefkeem — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:25:59 +0000

I would probably steep fresh vanilla (dried vanilla beans) in the small amount of cream in the recipe and then strain it into the batter. In a baked product, I’m not overly concerned with the vanilla quality. Of course, it should be real vanilla and not any cheap imitation, but the difference between vanilla beans and extract is probably not noticeable.

By: Becster

Becster — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:37:15 +0000

Would it work to use fresh vanilla bean instead of extract? If so, how much do you recommend that I use? Or, should I use a mix of vanilla bean and extract? Great recipe and thank you for sharing it!

Becster

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:59:25 +0000

Cant wait to try these the 3 milk recipes are great

By: chefkeem

chefkeem — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:30:32 +0000

Birthday Macaroons sounds like an interesting choice of a strong-willed individual, a non-conformist who knows what he wants. (I just made this up… but it rings true, doesn’t it?) Good luck, vc!

By: vc

vc — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:39:42 +0000

My step-son has requested Birthday Macaroons for his birthday rather then the traditional birthday cake! I’ve never made macaroons before and have been looking for recipes on line. Your recipe look and sounds wonderful! I just sent my husband to the store for necessary items and will report back when they are done! Wish me luck! vc

By: Chuckie

Chuckie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:37:28 +0000

Thanks Chef! I really appreciate your promptness! I look forward to cooking this soon!

By: chefkeem

chefkeem — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:22:59 +0000

Hi, Chuckie -
good news – you don’t need a mixer at all! Simply combine all the ingredients with a spatula in a large bowl. Just make sure that the moisture is evenly distributed. You might even want to start with half a recipe – it’s really easy to mix by hand (with a spoon or spatula). Oh, and don’t use one of those hand-held electric mixers…they’re too weak and you might burn out the motor!

By: Chuckie

Chuckie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:07:33 +0000

Hi-
Thank you for your recipe. I really want to try make this, but I do not have a stand mixer. Can it be done with just an electric mixer?

By: chefkeem

chefkeem — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:32:59 +0000

Thanks for your kind words, Julee! I agree – this recipe can be made fairly quickly and that’s good. I have to make hundreds of them weekly for a variety of local clients. I figured about 385 calories per cookie, but since they’re so rich you can make smaller ones too for complete satisfaction.

By: Julee

Julee — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:23:20 +0000

I love this recipe! I have another much more complicated recipe I was using but these are better and easier. They are my husband’s and my best friend’s favorite cookies so I’ll be making them often now that I know an easier way. (Just have to watch out for the increase in calories for my hubby!)