Recipes Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes Coconut Macaroons 4.7 (1,538) 1,204 Reviews 299 Photos Coconut macaroons are very simple to make with flaked coconut and easy ingredients you're sure to have at hand. This recipe has won many first-place blue ribbons at my state fair! Submitted by Kristil Kimbro Lyle Updated on March 26, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 299 299 299 299 299 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts This easy and delicious coconut macaroon recipe is shockingly easy to make with just five ingredients. What Are Coconut Macaroons? A macaroon is a drop cookie made with shredded coconut and other ingredients. Macaroons, which look more like coconut mounds than traditional cookies, are known for their flaky coconut exterior, irregular dollop-like shape, and dense texture. Learn more: Macarons vs. Macaroons: What's the Difference? How to Make Coconut Macaroons You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Coconut Macaroon Ingredients These are the five ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade coconut macaroon recipe: Coconut: This macaroon recipe starts with 5 ½ cups of flaked coconut. Flour: All-purpose flour gives the cookies structure. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won't make the macaroons taste salty.Sweetened condensed milk: A 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk is the decadent secret ingredient. Vanilla: Take the flavor up a notch with vanilla extract. How Do You Make Coconut Macaroons? Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make coconut macaroons: Stir the dry ingredients in a bowl, then mix in the wet ingredients. Use a small ice cream or cookie scoop to drop the mixture onto prepared cookie sheets.Bake in the preheated oven until the coconut is lightly toasted. How to Store Coconut Macaroons Store the leftover coconut macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Can You Freeze Coconut Macaroons? Yes, you can freeze coconut macaroons for up to three months. Make sure to flash freeze them on a baking sheet first so they don’t stick together. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “This recipe is so easy,” according to dsailboat. “It’s just the right sweetness, chewy, and quick to make. I only made one change to it: I decreased the vanilla extract and added a teaspoon of almond extract. Everyone loves it!” “It was simple and fun to make,” says Katarina Boudreau. “I love that! I used toasted coconut this time and dipped half of them in semi-sweet chocolate.” “It is very easy to make and tastes DELICIOUS as-is,” raves Love2bake. “Crispy on the outside, gooey on the outside. Didn’t hurt to dip in melted chocolate either!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 5 ½ cups flaked coconut ⅔ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Stir together coconut, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla using your hands until well blended. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Use a small ice cream scoop to drop coconut mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until coconut is toasted, about 12 to 15 minutes . Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 287 Calories 12g Fat 41g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 287 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 11g 54% Cholesterol 11mg 4% Sodium 187mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 30g Protein 4g 9% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 98mg 8% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 252mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved