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Coconut Macaroons

[heart_this] · Dec 4, 2010 · 47 Comments

Coconut Macaroons

Enough with reminiscing about holiday cookies past, it is time to kick off this years holiday cookie baking! First up on the list was a classic, coconut macaroons ; not to be confused with macarons . Coconut macaroons are really simple containing just shredded coconut, sugar and egg whites to hold it all together. You bake them in the oven until they turn a nice light golden brown on the outside and after they cool they have an amazing slightly crisp outer layer but the inside is nice and moist and tender and oh so good! If you are a fan of coconut then these macaroons are definitely for you! For a lighter and fluffier version you can beat the egg whites and sugar until they form stiff peaks before folding in the coconut. Speaking of coconut, one of the best things to pair coconut with is chocolate and I could not resist drizzling some melted dark chocolate over my coconut macaroons!

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 18
ingredients
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup of sugar
  • 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate (shaved)
directions
  1. Mix the egg whites, vanilla, sugar and coconut in a bowl.
  2. Spoon the batter onto a parchment paper lined baking pan with 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons of batter per cookie.
  3. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until lightly golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Let cool for 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a double boiler and dip the macaroons in the chocolate or drizzle the chocolate on the macaroons.
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Comments

  1. Shivani says

    December 4, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    very tempting, i am feeling to pick one

    Reply
  2. Missie says

    December 4, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    Oh these look tasty!

    Reply
  3. Laura Keller says

    December 4, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    I love coconut macaroons… Especially with just a drizzle of chocolate overtop. These look delicious, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. doggybloggy says

    December 4, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    GREAT way to kick off the cookie season – this is a classic in my book and it almost comes together all by itself….

    Reply
  5. Brandi says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    I love coconut macaroons! I had no idea the ingredients would be so simple. thanks for sharing. I will definitely be making these soon!

    Reply
  6. Karen from Globetrotter Diaries says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    Wow these look amaaaaazing. I want one now! Sounds pretty easy to make too

    Reply
  7. vanillasugar says

    December 5, 2010 at 12:20 am

    love these! i need to make them again. i made them once w a graham cracker base (and salt) very good.

    Reply
  8. Aurelia says

    December 5, 2010 at 1:53 am

    My Dad loves macaroons and these not only look delicious but really pretty and stylish too! I'm thinking this would be a great recipe to make some for his Christmas present 🙂

    Thanks for sharing it, I've never made any before but you've inspired me to give it a go!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    December 5, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Yum! I'm a sucker for coconut. Gotta try these soon!

    Reply
  10. Robin Sue says

    December 5, 2010 at 3:16 am

    One of my favorites! Send some on down please!

    Reply
  11. Julie says

    December 5, 2010 at 3:53 am

    The melted chocolate on top makes them completely adorable! They look delish.

    Reply
  12. Emily Ae-hui DeKam says

    December 5, 2010 at 4:07 am

    Wow…that looks AMAZING!!

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:24 am

    These coconut macaroons look heavenly and light.
    🙂 Mandy

    Reply
  14. Joanne says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:38 am

    I'm all for a mega dense coconut macaroon. These sound delicious.

    Reply
  15. Dom at Belleau Kitchen says

    December 5, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    OH MY GOD!!!! I baked these yesterday too… well you know what they say about great minds… I used ground almonds in mine too and have frozen them for the big day!!!…I'll defrost and do the chocolate thing when I serve them… your's look lovely by the way!

    Reply
  16. Stanislav says

    December 5, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    This recipe looks very simple, quick and delicious holiday cookies 🙂

    Reply
  17. The Culinary Chase says

    December 5, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    Kevin, these look so delicious!!

    Reply
  18. ChiTown Girl says

    December 5, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    I have this same recipe, and it's soooo good! Like you, I felt it needed some chocolate, but I dip the bottom of my macaroons in melted dark chocolate. YUM!

    Reply
  19. Nisrine | Dinners and Dreams says

    December 5, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Kevin, these macaroons look gorgeous and perfect for the holidays. Bookmarked!

    Reply
  20. Food o' del Mundo says

    December 5, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    Oh my! I used to adore these. It's been over 20 years since I've last had them. Time to get busy!
    Thanks for reminding me 😉
    ~Mary

    Reply
  21. Victor says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    This is my favorite dessert to make. I tend to use the egg yolks as well so I don't waste them and it gives a creamy texture to the macaroons.

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    I really enjoy your blog. These look yummy! How long do I beat the egg + sugar mixture? Thanks much! Kim

    Reply
  23. Susan: My Food Obsession says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    These look delicious Kevin! I'm a real sucker for anything coconut 🙂

    Reply
  24. [email protected] says

    December 6, 2010 at 12:35 am

    My favorite combo – coconut and chocolate! These are beautiful with the chocolate drizzle.

    Reply
  25. Jennifer says

    December 6, 2010 at 2:09 am

    so pretty! you have fabulous presentation skills =)

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayonss

    Reply
  26. Denise says

    December 6, 2010 at 5:29 am

    These look really tasty!! Do you get your recipes and photos from other sites or are they all you recipes?

    Reply
  27. Veena Jhanak says

    December 6, 2010 at 6:20 am

    Reading this post cleared my knowledge of macaroons vs macarons. After starting my own blog I have developed a great interest towards baking. This is on my must try list.

    Reply
  28. Arch says

    December 6, 2010 at 6:41 am

    Oh, I totally love these…Cashewnut macaroons are a specialty in my home town in India..When I saw all the macarons on the blogs, I was really confused, since the macaroons I knew looked nothing like it ! These look perfect !!

    Reply
  29. Blair Stover says

    December 6, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    I made these yesterday and they came out amazing. They are also so easy to make and perfect to wrap up as holiday treats.

    Reply
  30. Blair Stover says

    December 6, 2010 at 6:42 pm

    I made these yesterday and they came out amazing. They are also so easy to make and perfect to wrap up as holiday treats.

    Reply
  31. Dani says

    December 6, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    i have been wanting to try these for a long time… i have a friend who has been asking for them a lot!

    thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    Reply
  32. Velva says

    December 6, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    I absolutely love macaroons. Yours look delightful. Awesome.

    Happy holidays to you.
    Velva

    Reply
  33. Bren says

    December 7, 2010 at 4:55 am

    oh my dear, i want to be all over these!! score. so good to see you stop by again. FE has missed you!

    Reply
  34. Dawn says

    December 7, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    These look so easy I think even I could bake them!

    Reply
  35. Helene says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:28 am

    They are very well done. I think I will add this recipe to my 'treat' list that I am making for friend this year.

    Reply
  36. Moonypants says

    December 8, 2010 at 5:18 am

    I never knew that these heavenly treats were so simple to make. Do you think that they'll travel well or keep together well if they were mailed?

    Reply
  37. mirtilla says

    December 8, 2010 at 9:06 am

    Wonderful….

    Reply
  38. Kevin says

    December 8, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Anonymous: If you want to go with the beaten version, you beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks and then add the sugar and beat until they form stiff peaks. Finally you fold in the coconut before baking.

    Reply
  39. The Urban Baker says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    i find this to be the best way to use up egg whites. and everyone wins. i don't waste ingredients and everyone around me gets a fabulous treat. love yours with the drizzled chocolate!

    Reply
  40. Jan says

    December 8, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Wow they look amazing!

    Reply
  41. Kevin says

    December 14, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Moonypants: I have not tried posting them but I would think that they would be ok.

    Reply
  42. Ritika says

    April 8, 2011 at 1:47 am

    Arch is right, cashew nut macaroons are delicious. Have you tried making macarons? They are a little tricky at first but well worth the effort!

    Reply
  43. Ritika says

    April 8, 2011 at 1:48 am

    And I totally forgot to say that these look delicious as does everything else you post.

    Reply
  44. Ale says

    November 20, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Wow! I love coconut, so I'll try your recipe! Visit my blog, you'll enjoy it!!! http://aleanna-cakes.blogspot.it/

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    December 10, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Man I have to looking at the e-mail that closetcooking.com sent me. All those 21 cookies are making me hungry. I just may have too join weight watchers. Seriously…they look good. I am going nuts for the cookies.

    Thanks for posting.

    Chef Randall
    savorthefood.wordpress.com

    Reply
  46. Anniegi says

    December 18, 2012 at 3:48 am

    As I wipe drool off my keyboard, all's I can
    say is Thank You, this looks AMAZING(!) & there are
    quite a few others from this lovely list that I'm going to attempt for the holidays. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    January 3, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    I could not make enough of these this year! I tried giving out as gifts and then I would end up eating too many. I did give some to my brother, and his room mate said these are the Rolls Royce of macaroons

    Reply

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