Best 10 Worlds Best Coconut Macaroon Recipes

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Are you a coconut macaroon enthusiast, seeking the ultimate recipe to create the world's best? Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind the perfect macaroon. Picture a delicately crisp exterior yielding to a soft, chewy interior, infused with the irresistible flavor of toasted coconut and a hint of sweetness. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, this article will arm you with the knowledge and techniques to elevate your macaroon-baking skills to new heights. So, prepare your kitchen, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in the delightful experience of creating the world's best coconut macaroons.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST COCONUT MACAROONS EVER!



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I have lost my macaroon recipe and was trying to find a new one on the web. However, there was not one that seemed to me was the "correct" recipe so I have composed my own recipe from memory. Most recipes did not use egg whites and instead added flour which made no sense to me since they are not cookies... I must say that MY recipe is absolutely delicious and the best macaroon recipe out there :)

Provided by Izzardine

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

14 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 ounces chocolate chips (see optional)

Steps:

  • Before starting to create the mix, I would suggest (i.e. It is optional) to take an empty bowl (metal would be the best) and a wire whisk (or whisk attachment for an electric whisk) and put them in the freezer for about an hour.
  • Take your kitchen utensils out of the freezer and drop the two egg whites into the bowl. If you have an electric whisk set it on high and and whisk the eggs until they form medium peaks.
  • In another bowl mix the coconut, condensed milk and vanilla extract. Transfer the egg whites from the other bowl into the coconut mixture by folding the egg whites into it.
  • Get some baking pans and line them with wax paper. Drop the mixture onto the sheet. The amount of each dropping should be about an ice cream scoop or about two tablespoons.
  • At one point you should have set your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit... Once your oven is heated up put your pans in the oven and bake the macaroons for about 25 to 30 minutes (or just look at them and wait until they are golden brown (not dark tarnished gold brown but shiny gold brown)). When removing the macaroons the wax paper may get a little stuck to it because they are so sticky... The best way to try to avoid this is removing them while hey are hot.
  • Optional Steps Follow.
  • After the macaroons have cooled you can dip them in chocolate if you would like. To do so put a bunch of chocolate chips (whichever chocolate you prefer, I prefer milk chocolate) and put them into a microwave safe bowl and put the bowl into the microwave until the chocolate chips have melted and stir.
  • Take one macaroon at a time and dip them in chocolate as much as you like. Put the macaroons on a plate (I would suggest having refrigerated the plate first) and put them in the fridge for about an hour or two and you will have delicious chocolate covered macaroons :).

COCONUT MACAROONS



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Soft and chewy on the inside, crisp and golden on the outside -- these are the perfect coconut macaroons.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 26 macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 14-oz bag sweetened flaked coconut, such as Baker's Angel Flake (see note)
⅞ cup sweetened condensed milk (see note below on measurement)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs whites
¼ teaspoon salt
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, best quality such as Ghirardelli, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Set two oven racks near the center of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Use a large rubber spatula to fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
  • Using a mini ice cream scoop or two spoons, form heaping tablespoons of the mixture into mounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, rotating the pans from top to bottom and front to back, until the tops and edges are golden. Let cool on the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • If dipping the macaroons in chocolate, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at medium power, stopping and stirring at 30 second intervals, until just smooth and creamy. (Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water.) Dip the bottoms of the macaroons in the chocolate, letting any excess drip back into the bowl, and return to the lined baking sheets. Place the macaroons in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. The cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.
  • Note: There is a lot of variability in coconut depending on the brand you purchase. For the best results, I recommend Baker's Angel Flake (see package in the first picture on this page).
  • Note: ⅞ cup = ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons
  • Note: Make sure to use parchment paper (NOT wax paper) on the baking sheets. The macaroons will stick to wax paper.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The macaroons can be frozen for up to 3 months. (If you plan to dip them in chocolate, wait until you thaw them to do that.) Let them cool completely and store in an airtight container separating layers with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Before serving, remove the cookies from the container and let them come to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 macaroon (nutritional data includes optional chocolate), Calories 134, Fat 8 g, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sugar 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 81 mg, Cholesterol 4 mg

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.

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

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.

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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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

COCONUT MACAROONS WITH FLAVOR VARIATIONS



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My unique twists on the traditional coconut macaroon. The 20 minutes for cook time, is 20 minutes per batch.

Provided by Kawaiineko32

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 18 macaroons, 6-9 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:

  • NOTE:To cut this recipe in half, use one.
  • 7 ounce package of flaked coconut, 1/3 cup.
  • of sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt (dash). Also 1.
  • 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.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons:If making the full batch, melt a 16-ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate.
  • squares. I just stick it in the microwave for 2 minutes; after the first minute has passed I check it to see if it's fully.
  • melted. Chocolate retains shape when you melt it, so after the 2 minutes is up, stir to break up the chocolate squares.
  • that remain to achieve a smooth consistency. Dip baked coconut macaroons (allow to cool first) halfway inches.
  • melted chocolate. Space apart (so they don't stick to each other) on parchment paper lined baking sheets (or you.
  • can just use big dinner plates) and put in refrigerator. Chill for a half hour to allow chocolate to harden. I use.
  • parchment paper because they don't stick when you remove them from the plates or cookie sheets.
  • Chocolate-Orange Coconut Macaroons: Follow procedure described above for making chocolate dipped coconut.
  • macaroons. Follow recipe as directed, except replace almond extract with 1 t of pure orange extract.
  • Minted Chocolate Coconut Macaroons: Follow procedure described above for making chocolate dipped coconut.
  • macaroons. Follow recipe as directed, except replace almond extract with 1 t of pure peppermint extract.
  • Mocha Macaroons:Follow procedure as described above for making coconut macaroons except replace almond extract with 1 T of instant coffee granules.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.5, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 18.9, Sodium 303, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 51.1, Protein 5.4

FAVORITE COCONUT MACAROONS



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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

1/2 cup egg whites (about 3)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
30 red or green candied cherries, halved, optional

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, shredded coconut: Fresh coconut has a more intense flavor and a softer texture than dried coconut. If you can't find fresh coconut, you can use unsweetened, shredded coconut, but be sure to toast it in the oven before using it to bring out its flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the macaroons tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the batter before baking: Chilling the batter will help the macaroons to hold their shape better in the oven.
  • Bake the macaroons until they are golden brown: The macaroons should be golden brown on the bottom and slightly chewy in the center.
  • Let the macaroons cool completely before serving: The macaroons will be very fragile when they are first out of the oven. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Conclusion:

Coconut macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual snack to a special dessert. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these tasty little cookies that are sure to please everyone.

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