Best 9 Coconut Macaroon Cookie Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of coconut macaroons, a classic cookie with a chewy texture and a sweet, nutty flavor. These bite-sized treats are made with a combination of egg whites, sugar, coconut, and often flavored with vanilla or almond extract. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delectable cookies in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Our collection of coconut macaroon recipes offers a variety of options to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. From the classic coconut macaroon, featuring a perfect balance of chewiness and sweetness, to variations like the chocolate-dipped macaroon, the raspberry-filled macaroon, and the gluten-free macaroon, there's a recipe for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of making these delightful cookies. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible coconut macaroons.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

BASIC COCONUT MACAROONS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield about 30 macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 14-ounce package sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the egg whites, sugar, salt and vanilla in a large bowl until combined; fold in the coconut.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the coconut mixture about 1 inch apart onto the baking sheet. Use your fingers to form into pyramids. Bake until golden brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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

COCONUT MACAROONS



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Made with both sweetened and unsweetened coconut these mounded treats are just the right amount of sweet.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 bag (14 oz) sweetened shredded coconut (about 5 1/3 cups lightly packed)
1 1/2 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 egg whites, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Line 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract.
  • In large bowl, combine sweetened coconut and 1 cup of the unsweetened coconut. Pour sugar mixture over coconut; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed. Add cream cheese and egg whites; beat on low speed until blended.
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut in shallow bowl. With moistened hands, firmly shape rounded tablespoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; roll in unsweetened coconut to coat. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

CHEWY COCONUT MACAROONS



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These chewy cookies are my husband's favorite, so he requests them often. I like to make the macaroons on cold winter days and keep them in an airtight bowl on the kitchen counter. They never last long! -Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 32 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the coconut, flour and salt. Stir in milk and extract until blended (mixture will be thick and sticky)., Drop by level tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° just until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COCONUT MACAROON COOKIE RECIPE



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Macaroon cookies are small and dainty. But not these they are over 3 inches in diameter and loaded with of coconut. Try this treat! golden crispy on the outside, white and chewy on the inside. Store the macaroons in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate or freeze macaroons.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 extra large egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment or brown paper. Line cooling racks with damp towels.
  • Mix the flour and salt together and set aside.
  • Beat the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high until soft peaks begin to form, about 3 minutes. While the mixer is still running, gradually add the sugar,a tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until the mixture stands up in stiff glossy peaks, about 5 minutes of beating in all.
  • Lower the speed of the mixer to low and blend in the flour mixture and the vanilla, almond, and coconut extracts. Do not overmix the batter.
  • Using a rubber spatula fold in the coconut.
  • Drop the batter by heaping Tablespoons onto the lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies just until they are golden and set, about 15 minutes.
  • Slide the paper liners, still with the macaroons attached to them, to the lined cooling racks. Let cookies cool completely, then carefully peel away the paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 46.9, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.1, Protein 0.7

COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES



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Every time I make this cookie, I think of my Grandpa. It was his favorite cookie. He loved anything with coconut. I think I got this recipe out of an old church cookbook. I have made this cookie for nearly 30 years. I'm not sure of the amount of cookies this recipe makes. I never really count them. I think I can get about 3 dozen. It all depends on how much cookie dough you drop off of your spoon.

Provided by Olive

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Crisco shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats (quick oatmeal)
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream Crisco shortening, butter, both sugars, vanilla, and eggs. Mix well.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  • Stir in oats and coconut.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 9 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from baking sheet.
  • Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 85, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 12.4, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, unsweetened coconut for the best flavor and texture in your macaroons.
  • Beat the egg whites until they are stiff but not dry. This will help the macaroons rise and give them a light and airy texture.
  • Add the sugar gradually to the egg whites while beating. This will help prevent the macaroons from becoming too dense.
  • Do not overmix the macaroon batter. Overmixing will make the macaroons tough.
  • Shape the macaroons into small, round balls and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Leave some space between each macaroon so they have room to spread.
  • Bake the macaroons at a low temperature for a long period of time. This will help them to dry out and become crispy.
  • Let the macaroons cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This will help them to keep their shape.

Conclusion:

These coconut macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a sweet and nutty flavor. Whether you are a fan of coconut or not, you are sure to enjoy these macaroons. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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