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The Best Coconut Macaroons

December 10, 2019 by Modern Honey 12 Comments

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The Best Coconut Macaroons. Soft chewy sweet coconut macaroons are the perfect gluten-free cookie. How to make the perfect coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate. www.modernhoney.com #macaroons #coconutmacaroons #macaroon #christmascookie #christmascookies

The Best Coconut Macaroons

Soft chewy sweet coconut macaroons are the perfect gluten-free cookie. How to make the perfect coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate. 

Oh how I love COOKIE WEEK here on Modern Honey. I have thoroughly enjoyed recipe testing to ultimately declare these the BEST Coconut Macaroon cookie. The beauty of this cookie is that it is a naturally gluten-free cookie and contains no flour and it tastes amazing!

The Best Coconut Macaroons. Soft chewy sweet coconut macaroons are the perfect gluten-free cookie. How to make the perfect coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate. www.modernhoney.com #macaroons #coconutmacaroons #macaroon #christmascookie #christmascookies

I tried all sorts of methods on the path to making the perfect coconut macaroon cookie. I made a pasty cream from scratch, I used sweetened condensed milk, I used butter, I whipped my egg whites, I didn’t whip my egg whites, etc. Basically, I tweaked and tweaked until I got them just right. 

If you love COCONUT, you are going to go crazy for these coconut cookies. I loved adding a little bit of butter to add creaminess and add a touch of saltiness to balance out the sweetness. 

The Best Coconut Macaroons. Soft chewy sweet coconut macaroons are the perfect gluten-free cookie. How to make the perfect coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate. www.modernhoney.com #macaroons #coconutmacaroons #macaroon #christmascookie #christmascookies

What ingredients are in the Best Coconut Macaroons?

These chewy Coconut Macaroons only call for 6 ingredients — sweetened coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, two egg whites whipped, salt, and butter. 

If you really want to elevate your coconut macaron, you can dip them in melted chocolate. These Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons are one of my favorite cookies! Since these coconut macaroons are sweet, I love to dip them in dark chocolate to give a perfect contrast to the sweetness. 

The Best Coconut Macaroons. Soft chewy sweet coconut macaroons are the perfect gluten-free cookie. How to make the perfect coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate. www.modernhoney.com #macaroons #coconutmacaroons #macaroon #christmascookie #christmascookies

How to dip Coconut Macaroons in chocolate:

Once you bake the coconut macaroons, let them chill and set-up. Once they have cooled, melt the chocolate in 30-second increments in the microwave or in a double boiler. I love to use Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers because they melt so beautifully and the chocolate is silky smooth. You may also use any type of chocolate bar or chocolate chips. 

Once the chocolate is melted, carefully pick up the coconut macaroon and dipped the bottom in chocolate. Place on a cooling rack or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Let set up and harden. You may even place in the refrigerator is you like to eat them cold. You end up with decadent Chocolate Coconut Macaroons!

The Best Coconut Macaroons. Soft chewy sweet coconut macaroons are the perfect gluten-free cookie. How to make the perfect coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate. www.modernhoney.com #macaroons #coconutmacaroons #macaroon #christmascookie #christmascookies

How to make the BEST CHEWY COCONUT MACAROONS:

  1.  Start by stirring together the sweetened flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla. If you want extra vanilla flavor, feel free to add more vanilla extract. You can also use scraped vanilla beans or vanilla bean paste for authentic vanilla flavor. 
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold into the coconut mixture. Make sure to get it all evenly incorporated. 
  3. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheets. If you don’t have parchment paper, spray with non-stick cooking spray or use a Silpat liner. Bake until the some of the coconut flakes started to turn a golden color. Watch carefully so the bottoms don’t become too browned.
  4. Let cool on pans for only about 2 minutes or they will stick to the pan as they cool. 
  5. If dipping in chocolate, melt chocolate in double boiler or in a microwave in 30-second increments. My chocolate of choice is Ghirardelli melting wafers. Carefully pick up coconut macaroon and dip the bottom in the chocolate. Place on a cooling rack or parchment paper to allow time to set up. 

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The Best Coconut Macaroons. Soft chewy sweet coconut macaroons are the perfect gluten-free cookie. How to make the perfect coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate. www.modernhoney.com #macaroons #coconutmacaroons #macaroon #christmascookie #christmascookies
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The Best Coconut Macaroons
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 

Soft chewy sweet coconut macaroons are the perfect gluten-free cookie. How to make the perfect coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate. 

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut macaroon
Servings: 24
Author: Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com
Ingredients
  • (1) 14-ounce bag Sweetened Coconut Flakes (5 cups -- such as Baker's Angel Flake Sweetened Coconut)
  • 3/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large Egg Whites (beaten until stiff peaks form)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 12 ounces Dark or Semisweet Chocolate Wafers or Bar (melted -- OPTIONAL)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper sheets.

  2. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together coconut, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Once they are formed, fold egg whites into the coconut mixture, making sure to fully fold the egg whites into the coconut.

  4. Using two spoons or an ice cream scoop, scoop mounds of the coconut mixture and place on parchment paper lined baking sheets. If you don't have parchemnt paper, lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

  5. Bake for 20-23 minutes. Watch carefully as the bottoms can become too browned. Remove from the oven and let setup for about 2 minutes. Carefully remove and place on cooling rack.

  6. If dipping into chocolate, place the chocolate in microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments until melted. Carefully pick up each macaroon, and dip the bottom into the melted dark chocolate. Place on a cooling rack or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Let set up and cool.

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Comments

  1. MK says

    December 27, 2019 at 1:27 PM

    Can we make with freshly grated coconut?

    Reply
  2. H.D says

    January 9, 2020 at 3:36 PM

    5 stars
    I’ll be sure to try this out. My mom has been asking me for a good coconut macaroon.
    I hope it turns out great.

    Reply
  3. Ed Sakai says

    January 27, 2020 at 4:17 AM

    5 stars
    Simply the best tasting coconut macaroons, I think it is the butter.

    Reply
  4. Debbi says

    April 8, 2020 at 7:14 PM

    5 stars
    Amazing macaroons! Rather than dip bottom in chocolate I mixed in dark chocolate chips. DELISH!!!!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer Welliver says

    July 8, 2020 at 3:24 AM

    5 stars
    So so good. I followed directions and when I melted the chocolate and dipped, the first half of the cookies looked shiny and like the picture but as I continued to dip the rest of the cookies dried with the chocolate having lost its shine and even looked swirled and several shades of chocolate. Is that from continued dipping? Is there a way to avoid that?

    Reply
  6. HD says

    October 4, 2020 at 7:59 PM

    5 stars
    I made them, it was super easy and quick and so tasty. I skipped the chocolate part tho. But they came out great.

    Reply
  7. HV says

    October 4, 2020 at 8:00 PM

    5 stars
    I made them, it was super easy and quick and so tasty. I skipped the chocolate part tho.

    Reply
  8. Cherise says

    October 28, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    5 stars
    First time making them and they came out great. Trying to control eating all of them in one go..thank you for the recipe

    Reply
  9. kathy B says

    December 18, 2020 at 6:19 AM

    4 stars
    I followed receipe to the tee but they were running and spread. What would cause that? they were still delish!

    Reply
  10. Monica Martin says

    December 27, 2020 at 10:27 PM

    5 stars
    These are so easy I wish other cookie recipes were this easy haha. I didnt do the chocolate because we prefer them as they are. You definitely need to check around 18-19 minutes though. Mine got toasty when I checked at 20 minutes. They weren’t ruined or anything but browner than I liked. Second batch was better.

    Reply
  11. Donna A Pollock says

    December 28, 2020 at 12:24 PM

    5 stars
    These are just great. I love coconut and these just hit the spot. what an easy and good little cookie. Great for any kind of cookie plate for any season. Thank you for this great recipe.

    Reply
  12. Maggie Kim says

    January 31, 2021 at 7:02 AM

    5 stars
    Super yummy, tasteful, chewy macaroons. Better than what i made in the past. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

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