Best 20 Coconut Macaroons Recipes

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Coconut macaroons are a delightful and versatile dessert that combines the rich flavor of coconut with a chewy and crispy texture. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a modern twist, there's a coconut macaroon recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. With a variety of ingredients and techniques to choose from, you can create coconut macaroons that are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. In this article, we'll explore some of the best coconut macaroon recipes and provide tips and tricks to help you create the perfect batch of these delicious treats.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

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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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.

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROONS



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No fuss, no bake, coconut, oatmeal, and chocolate cookies! One of our Christmas favorites! You can also freeze these! Enjoy!

Provided by Mama Corsilli

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup shredded coconut
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Mix oats, coconut, and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
  • Bring sugar, butter, and milk to a boil in saucepan, stirring occasionally; remove immediately from heat and stir into oat mixture.
  • Drop 15 spoonfuls of batter onto a sheet of waxed paper. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 61.9 mg, Sugar 29 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

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.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED COCONUT MACAROONS



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Even first-time cookie makers can pull off super moist, tender, chewy macaroons. Using sweetened condensed milk streamlines the operation and produces a very nice texture. Simple to make and easy to transport, these are the ultimate cookies to bring to any potluck. Just stick an almond inside each macaroon if you want to relive that chocolate-coated coconut-filled candy bar of your childhood.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon fine salt
1 large egg white
3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 (4 ounce) bar semisweet chocolate, chopped, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine condensed milk, almond extract, vanilla extract, salt, and egg white in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add about 2 1/3 cups shredded coconut. Mix with a spatula until mixture is sticky and holds together. Form into balls using a sorbet scoop.
  • Roll balls in remaining coconut. Space macaroons evenly onto a silicone-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place 3/4 of the chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the chocolate until it melts.
  • Dip the base of each cooled macaroon about 1/8 inch into the chocolate. Place cookies, chocolate-side down, on parchment paper. Let chocolate harden completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

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

BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE COCONUT MACAROONS



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This is from the back of the Angel Flake bag of coconut. Soft, chewy, toothsome, with just a hint of almond flavor. Yummmmm. Let them 'ripen' a few hours before serving to let them soften. The edges can be a bit crispy straight from the oven.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) package sweetened coconut (5 1/3 cups)
2/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Mix coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in egg whites (not whipped) and almond extract until well blended. Drop by tablespoonful onto greased and floured cookie sheets.
  • Bake 325F for 20 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to wire racks. Cool completely.

LIGHT AND FLUFFY COCONUT MACAROONS



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A great recipe that makes light and fluffy coconut macaroons.

Provided by MMS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 (7 ounce) package shredded coconut
⅓ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Grease two baking sheets.
  • Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy; stir in almond extract.
  • Combine coconut, sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Lightly stir egg white mixture into coconut mixture to form a batter.
  • Scoop batter by the tablespoon and drop onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 53.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

COCONUT MACAROONS II



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This is a very simple coconut macaroon recipe that uses only 4 ingredients. Condensed milk gives it a richer flavor than most.

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • In large mixing bowl, combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk and extracts; mix well.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil-lined and generously greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 69.1 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

COCONUT MACAROONS



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If you are a coconut lover, you'll want to make these moist, chewy macaroons all the time. Crisp on the outside and pillowy within, they take only a few minutes to put together and keep extremely well. Their perfect texture comes from fluffy sweetened coconut for softness and crunchier unsweetened coconut for more chewiness. Coconut flour, ubiquitous now because of gluten-free baking, is very absorbent and works beautifully to absorb the extra liquid that would otherwise run out of the macaroon, but matzo cake meal can be used during Passover and all-purpose flour any other time of year. Just double check that whatever you use is kosher for Passover.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 40m

Yield About 18 macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup/151 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon melted virgin coconut oil or neutral oil, like safflower or grapeseed
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean (see Tips)
1 1/2 cups/128 grams sweetened flaked coconut (see Tips)
1 1/2 cups/128 grams shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons coconut flour, matzo cake meal or all-purpose flour (see Tips)
4 ounces/113.5 grams bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Flaky salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Position racks in the top and bottom of the oven and heat oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites, salt and sugar until creamy, thick and white. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of the oil and the vanilla.
  • Fold in the flaked and shredded coconut and the flour, mixing well so the coconut is evenly moistened. At this point, the macaroons can be baked, but you can also refrigerate the mixture in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Use a small 1-ounce cookie scoop to portion the coconut mixture (about 2 tablespoons per macaroon) and squeeze together in a ball. Space a few inches apart on the prepared sheets and rough up the texture a little with your fingers.
  • Bake, switching the pans from back to front and top to bottom, until golden on the bottom and toasty all over, 16 to 21 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer the macaroons to a cooling rack close together. Set the rack over one of the baking sheets (keep the parchment on) to catch chocolate drips during drizzling. Cool the macaroons completely.
  • Melt the chocolate with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan over low heat and stir well. Drizzle the macaroons with the chocolate. Let the chocolate set a little in a cool place or in the refrigerator before topping with flaky salt. The macaroons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED COCONUT MACAROONS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Heaping 3/4 cup sugar
Scant 1/2 cup egg whites (from about 3 eggs)
3/4 pound (scant 2 1/2 cups) sweetened desiccated or flaked coconut (not shredded)
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients except the chocolate together in a bowl. (The recipe can be made up to this point and kept refrigerated up to 3 days in advance.)
  • Scoop the mixture with a small 1 to 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop onto parchment lined cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches between the cookies. Bake until light golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on the pans.
  • Remove from the pan and dip the bottoms in melted chocolate, then place back on the sheet tray to set up.

COCONUT MACAROONS



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Tasty macaroons are a great treat and can also be an elegant gift when placed in a container.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 90

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 fourteen-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 fourteen-ounce bags shredded sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and salt until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add condensed milk and vanilla to egg-white mixture, and blend. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the coconut until well combined.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats (French nonstick baking mats). Using a teaspoon and your fingers, form macaroons into 1 1/4-inch mounds about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake until macaroons are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to a cooling rack. Remove the macaroons from pan when cool, and place in decorated boxes, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT MACAROONS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In bowl, mix together coconut, egg whites and extract. With mixer on low, feed in confectioners' sugar. Form into balls and line up on nonstick or parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes and browned on the outside. Let cool. Melt chocolate in double boiler. Drizzle over macaroons with slotted spoon.

ALMOND-COCONUT MACAROONS



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These traditional Passover cookies couldn't be easier to make--just stir and bake--and they require only a handful of ingredients, including crunchy almonds. The result? Coconut treats that are crisp and nutty, with chewy centers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg white
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup whole almonds, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment. Whisk together sugar and egg white in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Form dough into eight 2-tablespoon mounds, and drop each onto sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake macaroons until golden-brown on bottoms and edges, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks, and let cool.

CHEWY COCONUT MACAROONS



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The perfect dessert: traditional Passover sweets that are crunchy on the outside, moist and chewy on the inside. And did we mention they're easy to make?

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut (5 1/3 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper (or coat generously with nonstick cooking spray).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt until frothy. With a fork, stir in coconut until moistened.
  • Drop mixture by packed level tablespoons onto prepared sheet (cookies will not spread). Bake until lightly golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

COCONUT-CHOCOLATE MACAROONS



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This recipe comes from our book "Clean Slate: A Cookbook and Guide."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large egg white
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut
2 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cacao), melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, whisk together egg white, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Stir in coconut until completely coated with egg mixture. With a 1 1/2-inch ice-cream scoop, make 15 balls, transferring each one to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through, until the coconut starts to turn golden brown on the edges, about 12 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack, and let cool completely. (Cookies can be stored in an airtight container up to 3 days.) Before serving, drizzle with melted chocolate, or dip one side in melted chocolate. Refrigerate 15 minutes to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 g, Cholesterol 14 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

CHOCOLATE KISSED COCONUT MACAROONS



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Coconut and chocolate were made to be together! These are easy cookies that you can make with any variety of candy kisses.

Provided by Lisa Foote

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 oz package flaked coconut, sweetened
3/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (reg or fat free)
24 chocolate kisses candy

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or grease well.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix together coconut, flour and salt.
  • 3. Add vanilla and sweetened condensed milk. Batter will be stiff.
  • 4. Drop onto cookie sheets by a tablespoon or 2 oz cookie scoop. Make sure they are rounded mounds of dough. You should have 24 cookies.
  • 5. Bake 16 to 20 minutes until golden. Ovens may vary so keep an eye on them, they should be a rich golden brown when they are done.
  • 6. Remove from the oven and gently press a candy kiss into the center of each cookie. Move to wire rack to cool.

QUICK COCONUT MACAROONS



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These are truly the best macaroon cookies I've ever tasted. The short list of ingredients makes them especially appealing to busy cooks. -Nancy Tafoya, Ft. Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the coconut, flour and salt. Add milk and vanilla; mix well (batter will be stiff). , Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

Tips:

  • To ensure the macaroons have a chewy texture, beat the egg whites until they reach stiff peaks before folding them into the coconut mixture.
  • For a crispier macaroon, toast the coconut before adding it to the batter.
  • If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can make your own by simmering one cup of milk, one cup of sugar, and a quarter cup of butter in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough macaroons.
  • If you want to add flavor variations to your macaroons, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract, almond extract, or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Store the macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Conclusion:

Coconut macaroons are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and chewy macaroons that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced chef, you are sure to enjoy making and eating these delightful treats.

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