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    The Best Coconut Macaroons

    Published: Dec 10, 2019 · Modified: Dec 1, 2020 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 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

    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

    Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com
    Soft chewy sweet coconut macaroons are the perfect gluten-free cookie. How to make the perfect coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate. 
    4.95 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper baking sheets
    • mixing bowl set

    Ingredients
      

    • (1) 14-ounce bag Sweetened Coconut Flakes (5 cups -- such as Baker's Angel Flake Sweetened Coconut)
    • ¾ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • 2 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 2 large Egg Whites (beaten until stiff peaks form)
    • ¼ to ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 12 ounces Dark or Semisweet Chocolate Wafers or Bar (melted -- OPTIONAL)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper sheets.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together coconut, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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. Sarah

      April 03, 2023 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made them for passover. They came out perfect. I used an ice cream scooper for the perfect shape. I will need to make a second batch.

      Reply
    2. Patty Cupples

      February 19, 2023 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      These coconut macaroons are the best I have ever made, my entire family loves them. Thanks so much for the recipe! YUM!!!!!!

      Reply
    3. Carol Poekert

      February 12, 2023 at 12:21 pm

      Easy recipe!! Thank you so much! Another good gluten free cookie to devour!!

      Reply
    4. Roseanne Smith

      December 22, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      How long will these stay fresh? I would like to make these in advance for an occasion.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Jacqui

      December 18, 2022 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Oh my!!! I just made these and they are AMAZING! I followed the recipe to the letter and they came out perfect! The butter makes all the difference. They baked up perfect.
      I’m going to attempt to dip them in chocolate, never tried that before but we’ll see how it goes.
      Thank you so much for sharing.
      Merry Christmas!
      Jacqui

      Reply
    6. Olive

      December 17, 2022 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      My first time making macaroons. Flavor was delicious baked for 21 minutes but the got brown an stuck to the parchment paper.
      Any ideas on what I did or didn’t do?

      Reply
    7. Bella

      March 16, 2022 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      I am no baker but I made these and they turned out amazing! The directions were so easy to follow and they tasted delicious!

      Reply
    8. Maggie Kim

      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!

      Reply
    9. Donna A Pollock

      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
    10. Monica Martin

      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. kathy B

      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
    12. Cherise

      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
    13. HV

      October 04, 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
    14. HD

      October 04, 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
    15. Jennifer Welliver

      July 08, 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
    16. Debbi

      April 08, 2020 at 7:14 pm

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

      Reply
    17. Ed Sakai

      January 27, 2020 at 4:17 am

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

      Reply
    18. H.D

      January 09, 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
    19. MK

      December 27, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      Can we make with freshly grated coconut?

      Reply

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