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Coconut Macaroons

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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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  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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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