In a Kitchen Aid Mixer combine coconut, egg whites, vanilla and mix well.

Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop drop coconut mixture on to a line baking sheet or silpat.

Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees.

Cool on a wire rack.

Once the macaroons have cooled completely, melt 4 ounces of chocolate in a double broiler. Remove double broiler from heat and carefully dip the bottoms of macaroon in chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.