If you’re a fan of coconut desserts, then coconut macaroons are a must-try treat! These delightful little cookies are made with just a few simple ingredients, including sweetened shredded coconut and luscious sweetened condensed coconut milk, resulting in a sweet and chewy confection that’s gluten free, dairy free and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Why Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk?
Sweetened condensed milk is a thick and creamy milk-based product that’s made by removing most of the water from regular milk and then adding sugar. It’s commonly used in baking to add sweetness, richness and a delightful caramel-like flavor to various desserts. When used in coconut macaroons, sweetened condensed milk not only provides the necessary sweetness but also helps bind the shredded coconut together, resulting in a soft and chewy texture. By substituting sweetened condensed coconut milk, this recipe not only becomes dairy free but also has an extra boost of subtle coconut flavor.
Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
- 300 grams shredded sweetened coconut*
- 150 grams sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 egg whites (60 grams)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees (163°C) . Set two oven racks near the center of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and almond extract. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Use a large rubber spatula to fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Make sure everything is really well combined with no streaks of egg white.
- Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the coconut mixture onto the lined baking sheets, forming small mounds. You can shape them into small balls if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the macaroons turn golden brown on the edges, and the tops are lightly toasted.
- Remove the macaroons from the oven, and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, you can melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or a double boiler, and either dip the bottoms of the cooled macaroons into the chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the top. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
- Once the macaroons are completely cooled and any optional chocolate coating has set, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Macaroons can also be frozen before dipping in chocolate.
So yummy and easy.
Made these for company and they loved them!
These are so easy to make and taste delicious! I’ve made them at least a dozen times. They hold up well to being frozen and are just as tasty when thawed months later. Perfect for when unexpected guests drop by and you need a little treat.
Can I get the recipe for the chocolate? Cocoa or dairy free please.
Made macaroons for the first time ever this weekend. These came out perfect!