5 from 24 votes
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons are made by blending sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, vanilla, and almond extracts then baking dollops until lightly browned at the edges. This simple sweet treat offers chewy centers with a crisp exterior. Variations include using nuts instead of coconut or adding chocolate chips for a different texture and flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
146 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Blend all of the ingredients together and drop by the teaspoonful onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake until the edges are lightly brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Notes
- For nut macaroons, substitute 1 cup nuts in place of shredded coconut and bake for approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
- To make chocolate chip macaroons, replace half a cup of coconut with mini chocolate chips before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
154mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.