4.8 from 132 votes
Chewy Coconut Macaroons
These 5-ingredient Chewy Coconut Macaroons are crisp and golden on the outside and soft in the center. They're the perfect treat for Easter and are naturally gluten-free!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 36
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened flaked coconut
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 TB pure vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- ⅛ tsp table salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup good quality melted dark chocolate and kosher salt (or other coarse sea salt)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F with rack on lower middle position. Line baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- In a medium bowl, add the egg whites and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form - when you gently lift your beaters up, the egg white mixture should form straight, pointy stiff peaks.
- Transfer egg mixture into the large bowl with coconut mixture; use rubber spatula to fold together until well combined. Don't over-mix.
- Form heaping 1-tablespoon size rounds of coconut mixture onto lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake 12-18 minutes or until tops are golden brown, depending on your oven; watch carefully with your first batch for the correct bake time. Let cookies cool fully on baking sheets before transferring to serving plate.
- If desired, once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle melted dark chocolate over cookies on serving plate and sprinkle lightly/evenly with Kosher salt. Cookies keep well in airtight container at moderate room temp.
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- Store any leftover sweetened condensed milk in a glass or plastic airtight container in fridge, and use to make your own easy Thai coffee (or simply add a spoonful to any tea/coffee for an instant treat.)
- If you prefer your cookies less sweet, try using unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Try adding 1/2 cup of roasted sliced or chopped almonds or dried cherries to the mix prior to baking.
- For a wonderful almond aroma, substitute half of the vanilla extract with almond extract.
- Try drizzling with salted caramel or melted white chocolate in place of the dark chocolate (or do all 3 for a fun variety of macaroons!)
- For a colorful celebration, toss some happy sprinkles onto the drizzled melted chocolate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.05g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.