Best 8 Basic Coconut Macaroons Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of coconut macaroons, a classic treat that captivates taste buds with its delicate texture and irresistible flavor. These bite-sized gems, often associated with celebrations and special occasions, are crafted from a harmonious blend of shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and egg whites. Our collection of coconut macaroon recipes offers a diverse selection to cater to every palate, from traditional favorites to creative variations that add a touch of innovation to this timeless classic. Embark on a culinary journey where simplicity meets exquisite taste, and discover the secrets to crafting perfect coconut macaroons that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds and create cherished memories with loved ones.

**1. Classic Coconut Macaroons**: Immerse yourself in the quintessential coconut macaroon experience with this recipe that stays true to tradition. Lightly toasted coconut flakes lend a golden-brown hue and a delightful crunch, while the addition of vanilla extract enhances the natural sweetness of the coconut. These classic macaroons are a nostalgic delight that will transport you back to childhood memories of celebrations and joyous gatherings.

**2. Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons**: Elevate your macaroon experience with this decadent twist that combines the irresistible flavors of coconut and chocolate. After baking the macaroons to perfection, indulge in the art of dipping them into melted chocolate, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Drizzle a touch of white chocolate or sprinkle chopped nuts for an extra touch of elegance and visual appeal.

**3. Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons**: Embark on a journey of sweet and salty indulgence with these Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons. A drizzle of salted caramel sauce adds a touch of sophistication and elevates the macaroons to a gourmet level. The harmonious balance of flavors will leave you craving more and make these macaroons the star of any dessert table.

**4. Lemon-Scented Coconut Macaroons**: Experience a refreshing twist on the classic coconut macaroon with the addition of zesty lemon. A hint of lemon zest and a drizzle of lemon glaze transform these macaroons into a delightful treat that is perfect for summertime gatherings. The vibrant citrus notes perfectly complement the sweetness of the coconut, creating a light and refreshing dessert.

**5. Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroons**: Treat yourself to the goodness of coconut macaroons without compromising on dietary restrictions with this gluten-free recipe. Using almond flour as a substitute for traditional flour, these macaroons offer a delicious and inclusive option for those with gluten sensitivities or preferences. Enjoy the same delectable flavor and texture without missing out on this classic dessert.

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COCONUT MACAROONS III



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This recipe has won many 1st place ribbons at my state fair. They are very simple to make.

Provided by Kristil Kimbro Lyle

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅔ cup all-purpose flour
5 ½ cups flaked coconut
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, coconut and salt. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla using your hands until well blended. Use an ice cream scoop to drop dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about golf ball size.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until coconut is toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 186.8 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

FIRST-PLACE COCONUT MACAROONS



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These coconut macaroons are my husband's favorite and earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. I especially like the fact that this recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to nibble on without lots left over. -Penny Ann Habeck, Shawano, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Add egg whites and vanilla; mix well., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PERFECT COCONUT MACAROONS



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After falling in love with a local bakery's coconut macaroon, I attempted to create a duplicate version at home. This is what I came up with.

Provided by circoit

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 ounce) package sweetened, flaked coconut
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 pinch salt
3 egg whites, room temperature
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blend coconut, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a food processor until combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Beat egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Fold coconut mixture into egg whites until just combined.
  • Wet your hands. Roll spoonfuls of coconut mixture between palms to golf ball-size cookies; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until coconut is slightly golden and toasted, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, 30 minutes.
  • Line baking sheet with new piece of parchment paper.
  • Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
  • Dip half of each cookie in the chocolate and place on the prepared baking sheet. Place in refrigerator until chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 72.7 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

COCONUT MACAROONS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20 to 22 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and serve.

COCONUT MACAROONS



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Almond extract boosts the coconut flavor of these streamlined macaroon cookies. Make them-dipped in chocolate or not-for your next holiday cookie swap.

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

Refined coconut oil, melted, or neutral oil for preparing baking sheet
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon almond extract
¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
Special Equipment: Parchment paper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 300°F. Lightly brush a baking sheet with oil, then line with parchment and brush the parchment with more oil.
  • Whisk together 1 large egg white, 1 tbsp. sugar, ¼ tsp. vanilla extract, ⅛ tsp. almond extract, and a pinch of salt until combined, then stir in ¾ cup coconut. Divide coconut mixture into fourths and drop in 4 mounds (about 2 inches apart) onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until tops are pale golden in spots, 15 to 20 minutes, then carefully lift foil with cookies from baking sheet and transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes. Peel macaroons from parchment.

EASY COCONUT MACAROONS



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Make and share this Easy Coconut Macaroons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lucky13

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 18 cookies, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/3 cups coconut (Bakers angel flake works best)
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, flour, salt and coconut in a mixing bowl. Stir slightly so all dry ingredients are nicely blended. Stir in egg whites and almond extract. Mix well. Drop from teaspoon on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Remove cookies from cookie sheet immediately after baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1133, Fat 73.6, SaturatedFat 65, Sodium 152.9, Carbohydrate 112.1, Fiber 19.1, Sugar 75.6, Protein 17.4

QUICK AND EASY COCONUT MACAROONS



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These macaroons are delicious and so very easy to make. Enjoy!

Provided by Suzieim1

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
6 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup white sugar, or more to taste
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) package shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Whisk egg whites and cream of tartar together in a bowl until foamy.
  • Gradually whisk sugar into egg white mixture until blended.
  • Whisk almond extract and flour into egg white mixture until stiff peaks have formed. The egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape when whisk is held straight up.
  • Fold coconut into egg white mixture until incorporated.
  • Drop spoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just golden brown, 8 to 9 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for about 2 minutes; transfer to wire rack to completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 60.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

COCONUT MACAROONS



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Make these easy coconut macaroons with just a handful of ingredients. These classic bakes are ideal for filling your biscuit tin or enjoying with a cup of tea

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Time 45m

Yield Makes 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs, whites only
80g caster sugar
150g desiccated coconut
1 tsp vanilla paste
90g dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Whisk together the egg whites and caster sugar in a large bowl for 2-3 mins until light and frothy, and the sugar has dissolved. Add the coconut, a pinch of salt and the vanilla, then stir until combined. Leave to stand for 10 mins.
  • Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3½. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Scoop teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into compact balls, then arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 mins until golden.
  • Leave on the baking sheet to cool completely. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water, or in short 20-second bursts in the microwave. Tip the melted chocolate into a small bowl, then dip the bottom of each cooled macaroon into the chocolate and wipe off any excess. Arrange on a sheet of baking parchment, chocolate-side up, then put in the fridge for 20 mins, or until set. You can use any remaining melted chocolate to pipe in zigzags over the top, if you like, then leave to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.14 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, unsweetened coconut for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the coconut in the oven before using it to enhance its flavor.
  • Be sure to beat the egg whites until they are stiff peaks before folding them into the coconut mixture.
  • Drop the macaroon batter by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the macaroons until they are golden brown on the bottom and set in the center.
  • Let the macaroons cool completely on the baking sheet before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Coconut macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain or dipped in chocolate, these macaroons are sure to be a hit.

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