Description
These Coconut Macaroons are chewy, sweet, and packed with coconut flavor. They’re incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients and are perfect for a simple dessert or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
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- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 3/4 cups (385g) chopped sweetened shredded coconut (see note)
- Optional: 2 (4-ounce) semi-sweet chocolate bars (226g), finely chopped
Instructions
Prep:
- Pulse the coconut in a food processor a few times to chop it finer. Measure after pulsing.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Make Macaroons:
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until foamy and sugar is mostly dissolved (about 1 minute).
- Fold in the chopped coconut until evenly moistened.
- Scoop 1.5 tablespoons (about 30g) of mixture onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake:
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges and tops. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
- Cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dip in Chocolate (Optional):
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a double boiler or microwave (in 20-second increments).
- Dip each cooled macaroon in the melted chocolate and place back onto the baking sheets.
- Allow chocolate to set.
Notes
- Coconut: Using sweetened shredded coconut is recommended. Pulsing it in a food processor is also highly recommended.
- Variations:
- Chocolate Almond Coconut Macaroons: Dip in chocolate and press an almond on top.
- Sprinkle Loaded Macaroons: Fold sprinkles into the dough.
- White Chocolate Cranberry Macaroons: Add dried cranberries to the dough and drizzle with white chocolate.
- Storage: Macaroons stay fresh at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Make Ahead: Dough can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large macaroon
- Calories: 150kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
