5 from 18 votes
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons are chewy, sweet cookies made primarily from sweetened flaked coconut mixed with sugar, flour, and egg whites. The recipe also includes vanilla extract for added flavor. These treats bake to a lightly browned exterior with moist, tender centers. The simple ingredient list and baking method yield classic textured macaroons that hold together well without added fats and rely on the natural binding from egg whites and flour.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
36
cookies
Calories:
35 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 ⅔ cups sweetened flaked coconut (recommend Baker's Angel Flake sweeted coconut)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease two baking sheets and set them aside.
- In a medium bowl, use a fork to stir together the coconut, sugar, flour, and salt.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg whites with a fork until frothy.
- Add the egg whites and vanilla to the coconut mixture. Stir with a fork until well mixed.
- On greased baking sheets, drop the batter by rounded teaspoonfuls.
- Place the two baking sheets in the lowest positions in the oven. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom, switching places with the baking sheets halfway through baking.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks.
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Notes
- Store coconut macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped macaroons in plastic wrap inside a freezer-safe container for up to six months.
- Allow frozen macaroons to come to room temperature before serving to restore texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.