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Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Coconut Macaroons are chewy cookies that contain a lot of sweet shreded coconut. This pastry is popular here in the United States and is usually dipped in white chocolate for additional flavor.

A sure hit for kids and those pretending to be one, this pastry will surely put some smile on your children’s faces.

Try this Coconut Macaroon recipe.

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By: Vanjo Merano 49 Comments Updated: 5/1/21

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Coconut Macaroons are chewy cookie like sweets that makes use of sweet shredded coconut. This dessert is popular here in the United States; it is usually dipped in white chocolate to give it a richer flavor. This macaroon recipe is like no other. It is simple, easy, and delicious.

coconut-macaroon

Who doesnโ€™t love a sweet treat? Many would say that a meal isnโ€™t complete without the dessert you finish with โ€“โ€“ and frankly, I agree! Desserts are always a welcome and refreshing finish to a hearty meal, and nothing says refreshing like a chewy, bite-sized coconut macaroon.

Coconut macaroons are like mini cupcakes that are loaded with the sweet, tropical flavors of coconut. The coconut macaroon is popular not only as a dessert but as a quick snack โ€“โ€“ its compact size makes it easy to enjoy on the go. The only problem is how addictive these little treats are; just one will never be enough!

As far as desserts go, making your own coconut macaroon batch is actually quite simple. In less than an hour, youโ€™ll have your own sweets waiting for you after dinner โ€“โ€“ something both adults and kids at the table will enjoy! Whatโ€™s more, you can turn making your coconut macaroons into a family activity as well.

What is the Difference Between a Macaroon and a Macaron?

If youโ€™ve ever heard of a coconut macaroon, youโ€™ve more than likely also heard of a macaron, too. Macaroons (mack-ah-ROON) and macarons (mack-ah-ROHN) share a very tragic history writ with many cases of mistaken identity and confusion. Itโ€™s no oneโ€™s fault, really; with such a similar name (separated only by one o) itโ€™s easy for many to get confused between the two desserts.

Both desserts actually have a common ancestor: the original macaroon from Italy. The name also comes from Italian maccherone โ€“โ€“ โ€œfine pasteโ€ (even the macaroni pasta noodles get their name from this word, too!). Made with chopped almonds, egg whites, and sugar, this Italian macaroon has given rise to the two pastries we know today.

So this begs the question: what is the difference between a macaroon and macaron anyway? There are, in fact, several! Letโ€™s go through them one by one.

The main difference: The key ingredient

The macaron, which has roots in Paris, takes after its original Italian iteration. Its batter is composed of almond flour, egg whites, and confectionersโ€™ sugar. When you bake these in the oven, this almond batter gives rise (quite literally) to a cookie thatโ€™s chewy, airy, and satisfyingly smooth. Parisian macarons come in a variety of colors and flavors. When you go to a local patisserie or a bakery around Paris, thereโ€™s usually a rainbow of different macarons to sample. From more fruity offerings like strawberry and lemon to more decadent choices like dark chocolate, salted caramel, and vanilla bean, macarons have something for everyone.

Coconut Macaroon

Meanwhile, the coconut macaroon tends to have only one main ingredient. You guessed it: coconuts! A combination of coconuts, sugar, eggs, and condensed milk, coconut macaroons have a bumpier exterior and an even chewier texture. Some dip these goodies in chocolate (white, milk, or dark โ€“โ€“ you pick!) for that extra oomph of flavor. Macaroons actually come from the United States, when coconut began to grow in sunny state Florida. Its tropical taste was so unforgettable, people just knew they had to start using it in some delectable desserts!

Making a perfect Parisian macaron takes a lot more skill and experience than shaping a coconut macaroon. The crisp yet airy texture of the former is one tough cookie (no pun intended) to emulate. Meanwhile, the simplicity of a coconut macaroon makes it a fun dessert the whole family can enjoy making.

However, it isnโ€™t fair to pit two beautiful desserts against one another. Depending on how youโ€™re feeling for the day, you can make (or buy) either one, and enjoy it to your heartโ€™s content!

Can You Freeze Coconut Macaroons?

Have you ever made one coconut macaroon too many? To be honest, itโ€™s a dilemma that doesnโ€™t tend to happen a lot with how addictive these small treats can be. However, when you have a few of these goodies left over, donโ€™t fret!

Another great thing about coconut macaroons is that theyโ€™re very freeze-friendly. For those who want to ration out your coconut macaroon batches to ensure you have more in the months to come, you can actually freeze these pastries for months at a time!

When youโ€™re ready to dig into these coconut macaroons again, remove them from the airtight container youโ€™ve kept them in and let them come to room temperature. Thisโ€™ll take about an hour or so, depending on how long theyโ€™ve been in the freezer. But donโ€™t worry โ€“โ€“ theyโ€™ll always be worth the wait!

Are Coconut Macaroons Gluten Free?

Considering its lack of flour, the coconut macaroon is naturally gluten-free! For those with dietary concerns or going through Passover season, these desserts are not only free of gluten โ€“โ€“ theyโ€™re also free of guilt!

However, some people still choose to add wheat flour and other fillers in order to make their coconut macaroons more dense. If youโ€™re very conscious about these things, do check the labels of any coconut macaroon pack you purchase from stores or bakeries.

How to Store Coconut Macaroons

Coconut macaroons are as easy to store as they are easy to make โ€“โ€“ and to enjoy!

The first tip to storing macaroons properly is ensuring that they have properly cooled down before containing them. Like any cookie, a coconut macaroon may form mold if stored while they are still warm. Leave them on a wire rack first to ensure that they have had ample cool down time. Once your macaroons have cooled (and once youโ€™ve had a few to enjoy already!), place them inside an airtight, sealable container.

How you store and save your desserts depends on when you plan to eat them next. If you plan to consume your macaroons soon or within a week at most, you can just leave them in the container as is.

Itโ€™s different if youโ€™re planning to keep them in the freezer for a much longer period of time. This will require more extensive preparation. Some say that you have to wrap your coconut macaroons individually in plastic wrap before putting them in a container. Others say you should sandwich parchment paper or baking sheets in between the layers of pastry. Either works, so long as youโ€™re able to seal your container tightly before freezing.

Coconut macaroons last for up to three months inside the freezer, so make sure youโ€™ve stored them properly! You donโ€™t want these yummy treats going to waste.

How to Make Coconut Macaroons

Making coconut macaroons is incredibly simple. You donโ€™t need a lot of cooking techniques and expertise to serve, share, and enjoy this with your family.

This coconut macaroon recipe also makes use of condensed milk to bring an even sweeter flavor to this pastry. Bursting with sugar, coconut macaroons are a delightful addition to any occasion! Follow these steps to find out how to make these easy treats today.

Coconut Macaroons With Condensed Milk

To start making your coconut macaroons, grab a large mixing bowl and half a cup of butter. Using a fork, cream the butter until youโ€™ve achieved a fluffy, light texture. Add in half a cup of brown sugar and continue mixing them well. Incorporate the butter and sugar well so you attain a hollow, light substance.

Crack 3 eggs into the bowl and add 14 ounces of condensed milk into the mix. With a fork or a whisk, stir or beat these ingredients together until youโ€™ve blended them perfectly. Try to aim for as little lumps as possible.

Then itโ€™s time to add the star of the show; you canโ€™t have coconut macaroons without coconuts! Take 400 grams of sweetened shredded coconut (about 14 ounces) and pour it into your mixture. Mix and distribute it evenly with all your other ingredients until your batter is ready for baking.

Preheat your oven to about 370 degrees Fahrenheit (~187 degrees Celsius) for about 10 minutes. While itโ€™s heating up, take a tablespoon and start scooping spoonfuls of your mixture up one by one. Place each spoonful into a mold; having paper cups is definitely advisable.

Once youโ€™ve filled up your mold for now, bake your coconut macaroon mixture in the oven. This should take about 20 to 30 minutes, but you can always just wait and watch it turn a beautiful golden brown. When you feel like they are perfectly baked, take them out of the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Serve your coconut macaroons on a beautiful plate during snacks or dessert! Your family will not be able to get enough. Enjoy as this awesome recipe puts a smile on their faces!

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Try this Coconut Macaroon Recipe and let us know what you think.

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Coconut Macaroons
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Coconut Macaroon Recipe

This is a recipe for Coconut Macaroon
Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Cook: 30 minutes minutes
Total: 45 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 14 ounces sweet shredded coconut or desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 pieces raw eggs
  • 14 ounces condensed milk
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Instructions

  • Place the butter in a big bowl and cream using a fork
  • Add-in the brown sugar and mix well
  • Add the eggs and condensed milk then stir/beat until all ingredients are blended
  • Put-in the Sweetened Shredded Coconut and distribute evenly with the other ingredient in the mixture
  • In a mold (with paper cups if possible), place 1 tablespoon of the mixture on each of the cups
  • Pre-heat oven at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes
  • Bake the Coconut Macaroon mixture for 20 to 30 minutes or until color turns golden brown.
  • Serve during dessert or snack time. Share and Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 4g Calories: 1125kcal (56%) Carbohydrates: 128g (43%) Protein: 11g (22%) Fat: 67g (103%) Saturated Fat: 51g (255%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 98mg (33%) Sodium: 597mg (25%) Potassium: 747mg (21%) Fiber: 4g (16%) Sugar: 124g (138%) Vitamin A: 978IU (20%) Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Calcium: 327mg (33%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
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  1. Bree says

    Posted on 12/29/15 at 9:37 pm

    I’m confuse about the recipe “raw eggs”, do you use egg white or egg yolk? Thank you

    Reply
    • Bre says

      Posted on 12/31/15 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      the whole egg po -- white and yolk ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. amylette says

    Posted on 7/20/14 at 6:45 am

    You may use turbo boiler in baking macaroons…i have tried it years back when i still do not own an oven.i might say i like it better

    Reply
  3. abby says

    Posted on 7/19/14 at 11:06 am

    Hi! I’ve been trying a lot if your recipes and it’s really oh-so-good. None of what I tried were put in the fridge. Thanks a lot. I were able to manage to live far away from home

    Reply
  4. Jheng says

    Posted on 7/18/14 at 11:32 pm

    Hi, I am one of your follower. I wonder if I can do this without an oven? Do you have any idea where else I can cook it? How about in an oven toaster? Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Johanna says

    Posted on 4/20/12 at 10:13 am

    Hi, I just tried making this macaroon recipe, I used shredded coconut, just wondering if the amount of the coconut and the condensed milk are really the same (400g) coz my mixture was not runny as you’ve shown in the video.

    Thanks in advance and thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Digna says

      Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:17 pm

      thank you so much for sharing this recipe. i used to cook macaroons when i was in the phils.. but i want to try your recipe here in kuwait…
      more power and God bless…

      Reply
  6. sheelah says

    Posted on 2/25/12 at 6:11 am

    My son loved it… and I share my recipe to my husband too .. tsk tsk

    Reply
  7. Karen Alix says

    Posted on 1/25/12 at 2:04 am

    I just literally finished cooking the last batch tonight. I made mine a little sweeter, hehe, so I used 1.5 cups of condensed milk and 1.0 cup of raw sugar! Hehe!!! Thanks for this easy recipe!

    Reply
  8. Kate says

    Posted on 10/2/11 at 9:33 am

    Tried this recipe, very easy to make. I used white sugar though coz it’s the only thing available but it turned out great as well. I saw some recipes mixed with cake flour, I tried it too, results are great too..maybe it’s used as an extender or something. Thanks for the recipe. Love this your site!!!

    Reply
  9. lolo ernest says

    Posted on 9/17/11 at 2:59 am

    sir vanjo, can i use vegetable shortening as substitute for the unsalted butter for the coconut macaroon? thank you and God bless…

    Reply
  10. Jocelyn Normann says

    Posted on 8/24/11 at 7:44 am

    Hello Vanjo, thank you for sharing your delicious recipes. I just want to ask, why did you not use the electric mixer when putting the ingredients together.. just curious. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
  11. jay says

    Posted on 7/27/11 at 11:57 pm

    can this be baked in an oven toaster? or do you have a recipe of macaroons intended to be baked in an oven toaster? thanks.

    Reply
  12. analyn says

    Posted on 7/12/11 at 5:59 am

    Hello kuya i’ve try to make this by my self turns ok but got one thing i wasn’t so sure is this coconut macaroons suppose to be chewy? coz mine is not ๐Ÿ™

    Reply
  13. irene says

    Posted on 1/21/11 at 11:10 pm

    i remember doing this recipe in home economics class in high school -- that was over 20 years ago!!! Still do it and love it, everyone else does too! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  14. Arianne says

    Posted on 12/8/10 at 4:15 am

    Hi! How many macaroons can you make with this recipe?

    Reply
  15. millet says

    Posted on 11/23/10 at 10:39 am

    heller..i’m here in KSA. Can I use coconut powder for making macaroons? I can’t find a sweet shredded coconut here. Thanks.

    Reply
  16. Anne Fish says

    Posted on 11/9/10 at 4:27 pm

    1 cup is equal to 227 grams

    Reply
  17. VVT says

    Posted on 9/23/10 at 5:00 pm

    We loved the macaroons, thanks for posting. Suggestion for those who will try. Do no wait for 30 mins, instead start checking after 20 mins in the oven because with brown sugar in the mixture, it gets golden toasty right away.

    Reply
  18. Quennie says

    Posted on 9/3/10 at 4:53 am

    hi, i noticed that you’re using a rubber scraper for mixing instead of the beater, is there a special reason for it? cant we use the beater to smooth the mixture faster and use the scraper for cleaning? sorry for being a smart a** but i’m new in baking so, i just want to know….thanks… (by the way i’ve tried your chicken empanada and we love it! more power to you…..)

    Reply
  19. iyhene says

    Posted on 8/19/10 at 9:55 am

    hi there, is it ok for me to use the electric mixer? or do i really need to use a fork to mix it all up?? would it a difference? and also, is it ok to substitute the butter with marg?
    please adv
    iyhene

    Reply
  20. Kat says

    Posted on 8/15/10 at 12:57 pm

    Hi! I made this recipe so many times and my friends love it so much! But I found out that its a little bit sweet. Can I reduce the sweetness or lessen the condensed milk? Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • lisa says

      Posted on 2/7/11 at 7:52 am

      you can forego the sugar. the condensed milk is sweet enough

      Reply
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