Disney4me Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Today, we are heading back to Disneyland for some inspiration in the kitchen!I recently stumbled upon this brilliant recipe by Rumbly Tumbly. While my attention perked up as soon as I saw a recipe for one of my favorite Disneyland Treats, the Matterhorn Macaroon, I was even more excited to see that one of my DFB posts had inspired the author to try her hand at recreating the treats in the first place!Disneyland’s Matterhorn MacaroonShannon’s version looks so much like the original and sounds so chewy, moist and delicious. I’m definitely inspired to try my own hand at these giant treats!Matterhorn MacaroonsInspired by the Original Treat at DisneylandMakes 12 MacaroonsIngredients:1 cup room temperature butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 tsp vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon coconut extract1 cup sweetened, shredded coconut – see note below for how to prepare coconut2 cups all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 bag of Wilton Bright White Candy meltsdecorators sugar for sprinklingInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 325°. Get out an ungreased baking sheet2. Cream together your butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add salt, extracts, and flour and mix until just combined. Add one cup of coconut (processed in the food processor as described below) and fold in gently.3. Form into 12 matterhorn mounds and bake until lightly golden around the edges (around 15 minutes.)4. Remove from oven and cool completely. Melt candy melts as directed on package and dip the tops of your matterhorns in. Sprinkle with decorators sugar.That’s it! It sounds so simple and delicious, don’t you think? I’m in! After all, it’s great to have a few treat tricks up my sleeve to tide me over between Disneyland adventures. Will you be trying your hand at this tribute recipe to Matterhorn Macaroons? Let us know what you think in comments below!Recipe Credit: RumblyTumbly.comDisney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Matterhorn Macaroon Available at Disneyland’s Edelweiss Snacks for Limited Time Magic Snack Attack: Matterhorn Macaroon Review: Matterhorn Macaroon and Flourless Chocolate Cake at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday Bakery View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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