Wookiee Cookies

In honor of M4P friend Gene Ha’s new Mae Graphic Novel Kickstarter campaign, we are going to feature Gene’s ideas for the next 4 weeks. First up, the M4P exclusive Wookiee Cookies.

Chewie-Chewy… Chewbacca… There is a pun in there some where. Let’s see. “Kids, this is the last time I tell you, finish to Chew back at the table!!”! Hm. That didn’t work quite as well as I had hoped…

Do you what works beautifully though? This recipe. Coconutty, chocolatey goodness all in the shape of a friendly Wookiee. Most definitely one of the yummiest things we have ever featured.

(There are a few other cookies called Chewie or Wookiee Cookies recipes available out there, but these are an M4P exclusive.)

Needed:

14 oz Package Sweetened Shredded Coconut (5 cups or so)
4 Large Egg Whites
2/3 Cups Sugar
1/3 Cup All-purpose Flour
1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Raisins, or Black Candy Beads
Stiff White Icing (store-bought tube, or you can get the recipe to make your own here.)
6 oz Bittersweet (or semisweet) Chocolate, (melted and cooled just a bit)
Bowl
Parchment Sheets
Baking Sheets

How To:

Heat oven to 325° F.
Combine the coconut, egg whites, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla in a bowl.
Put tablespoonfuls of the dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, about an inch or two apart.
Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden color.
Let cool completely.
Microwave chocolate in small bowl.
Dip the TOP of each macaroon in the chocolate and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Add raisins for eyes and nose while the chocolate is still soft.
Cool in the fridge for about 30 min.
Add 2 small icing triangles for teeth.
Put back in fridge for about another 30 min.
They will last in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. (Longer in the fridge)