Macaroons are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are often made with shredded coconut, sugar, and egg whites, and can be flavored with a variety of extracts. Macaroons made with fresh coconut offer a unique and tropical flavor that is sure to please. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced pro, there is a macaroon recipe out there that is perfect for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for macaroons made with fresh coconut, so you can find the perfect one to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC COCONUT MACAROONS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield about 30 macaroons
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
COCONUT MACAROONS
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.
LIGHT AND FLUFFY COCONUT MACAROONS
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
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
FIRST-PLACE COCONUT MACAROONS
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
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
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
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
MACAROONS MADE WITH FRESH COCONUT
This simple recipe makes soft, not too sweet, delicious macaroons that are very easy to eat. The ingredients are all extra healthy too, incredible!
Provided by Ancel
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 32m
Yield 12 macaroons, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the freshly grated coconut, sugar, flour and salt together.
- Mix egg whites with vanilla - no need to beat, and add.
- Drop heaped teaspoons of mix onto non stick pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 22 - 24 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Makes 9 - 12 macaroons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 28.4, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 1.5
FAVORITE COCONUT MACAROONS
This recipe was lost in my files for more than 40 years before I uncovered it. I decided to make these macaroons for an event at the business my husband and I own...they were a hit with everyone.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Fold in coconut. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each with a candied cherry half if desired. Bake at 325° for 20-23 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
COCONUT MACAROONS
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
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:
- For a chewier macaroon: Use a lower oven temperature and bake for a longer time.
- For a crispier macaroon: Use a higher oven temperature and bake for a shorter time.
- To make sure your macaroons are cooked through: Insert a toothpick into the center of a macaroon. If it comes out clean, the macaroon is done.
- To prevent your macaroons from browning too much: Place a baking sheet on the rack below the macaroons while they are baking.
- To make your macaroons extra special: Add a drizzle of melted chocolate or a sprinkle of chopped nuts before baking.
Conclusion:
Macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of macaroons that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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