The Best Coconut Macaroons

The BEST Coconut Macaroons for the true coconut lovers out there! These easy macaroons are made without sweetened condensed milk so the delicate, sweet flavor of coconut really shines through. Chewy on the inside and perfectly toasted on the outside, dry coconut macaroons are a thing of the past. Love coconut? You simply must try these Almond Joy Cookies and Coconut Cream Pie!

Coconut Macaroons

Last night we had a “team meeting” for Reece’s soccer team. At least that’s what we were told. We arrived at the park to a crowd of parents and kids and the head of the league explaining to us that our kids wouldn’t be able to play this year due to a lack of coaches.

Say what?!?

All the parents started looking at one another hoping that someone would step forward. No one did. I finally turned to Chris and said, “You should just do it. At least we get to pick when and where the practices are.”

Sooo, long story short, Chris is coaching Reece’s team and they’ve already decided on a team name  – the Avengers. This is his first time coaching any of the boy’s teams so send good thoughts his way 🙂  It’s a little stressful because we need to buy all the equipment, get the team organized, find out where we can hold practices, etc. BUT at least Reece gets to play soccer this year.

Fortunately for us, we had these coconut macaroons to come home to after all that stress and worry.

The BEST Coconut Macaroons

Our family is seriously into coconut. I get it from my dad and Chris and the boys have developed a love for coconut since I’m always making treats with it. My Dad’s favorite is Coconut Cream Pie and seriously, who can blame him. The boys go nuts for these Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars and I have to admit, they make my top 10 every time. Whether it’s candy, cake, cookies, pie or drinks – everything is better with coconut.

What Makes the Best Coconut Macaroons?

One of my all-time favorite coconut indulgences is macaroons. These are for the true coconut lover. The best coconut macaroons are beautifully toasted on the outside and sweet and chewy in the center. I can’t stand a dry macaroon!

Ingredients Needed

You might be surprised and how few ingredients are needed for this coconut macaroons recipe. You basically have the coconut and then the rest of the ingredients hold it all together and balance out the flavor.

• sugar
• corn syrup
• salt
• sweetened shredded coconut
• egg whites
• vanilla extract

How To Make Coconut Macaroons

While this particular treat might at first seem complicated to make, it’s really not. I always recommend reading through the instructions twice before starting and then pulling out and measuring all ingredients so you’re ready to go.

1. Combine water, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Stir coconut and hot syrup mixture together.
3. Whisk egg whites and vanilla extract together until foamy and thick.
4. Gently fold in the coconut mixture.
5. Scoop out mounds of the coconut mixture and bake until nice and golden brown.
6. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Tips for the Best Macaroons

I make my macaroons without sweetened condensed milk and it really helps that coconut flavor shine through. There are a few tips that will help you make the best coconut macaroons EVER:

• Not too small, not too big. About the size of a golf ball is perfect.
• These macaroons do not spread when baking. The shape/size they are when they go into the oven is the same as when they come out.
• Use a cookie scoop to scoop the macaroons. Make sure to really pack that coconut in there!
• Don’t be afraid of brown! That toasted coconut flavor is essential in a good macaroon.
• Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.

More Coconut Recipes to Try

1. To Die For Carrot Cake
2. Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars
3. The Best Coconut Cream Pie
4. Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups
5. Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

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The Best Coconut Macaroons

For the true coconut lovers out there - this is my all-time favorite recipe for the Best Coconut Macaroons! Made without sweetened condensed milk, the delicate, sweet flavor of coconut really shines through. Chewy on the inside and perfectly toasted on the outside, dry macaroons are a thing of the past.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword coconut macaroons

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes minutes

Total Time 24 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 108kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp water
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp light corn syrup
• ½ tsp salt
• 14 oz sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 egg whites room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Combine water, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat.
• In a medium-sized, heat-proof bowl, combine shredded coconut and hot syrup, stirring until evenly distributed. Let mixture cool for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites and vanilla extract together until foamy and thick.
• Gently fold in the coconut mixture.
• Use a cookie scoop to scoop out mounds of the coconut mixture. You want golf-ball sized mounds. Space the macaroons 2 inches apart.
• Bake until nice and golden brown, 14-18 minutes, rotating baking sheet if necessary. Place baking sheets on racks and let cool completely.
• Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Tools Needed

Cookie Scoop | Baking Sheet | Parchment Paper | Mixing Bowls

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 59mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Originally published August 7, 2014.

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