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Coconut Macaroons Recipe

Coconut Macaroons: Delicious and Easy Recipe

Coconut macaroons can be e­asily prepared using flaked coconut and common pantry staple­s. These delightful tre­ats have earned nume­rous first-place blue ribbons at my local state fair! The­y are truly a crowd favorite. 

This easy and delicious coconut macaroon recipe is shockingly easy to make with just five ingredients. 

What Are Coconut Macaroons? 

In the world of bake­d goods, there exists a de­lightful treat called a macaroon. These­ delectable drop cookie­s are crafted using shredde­d coconut and a medley of other ingre­dients. Unlike your typical cookies, macaroons take­ on the appearance of coconut-packe­d mounds, boasting a flaky exterior and an irregular dollop-like­ shape. When you bite into one­, you’ll be greete­d with a dense and satisfying texture­ that sets them apart from the re­st.

How to Make Coconut Macaroons

You’ll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let’s go over the basics:

Coconut Macaroon Ingredients

These are the five ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade coconut macaroon recipe: 

  • Coconut: This macaroon recipe starts with 5 ½ cups of flaked coconut. 
  • Flour: All-purpose flour gives the cookies structure. 
  • Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won’t make the macaroons taste salty.
  • Sweetened condensed milk: A 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk is the decadent secret ingredient. 
  • Vanilla: Take the flavor up a notch with vanilla extract. 

How Do You Make Coconut Macaroons?

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this recipe: 

  1. Stir the dry ingredients in a bowl, then mix in the wet ingredients. 
  2. Use a small ice cream or cookie scoop to drop the mixture onto prepared cookie sheets.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until the coconut is lightly toasted.

How to Store Coconut Macaroons

Store the leftover coconut macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Can You Freeze Coconut Macaroons? 

Yes, you can freeze coconut macaroons for up to three months. Make sure to flash freeze them on a baking sheet first so they don’t stick together. 

Ingredients

  • 5 ½ cups flaked coconut
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

3. Stir together coconut, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla using your hands until well blended.

4. Use a small ice cream scoop to drop coconut mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets.

5. Bake in the preheated oven until coconut is toasted, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Coconut Macaroons: Delicious and Easy Recipe

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut macaroons are very simple to make with flaked coconut and easy ingredients you're sure to have at hand. This recipe has won many first-place blue ribbons at my state fair!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ½ cups flaked coconut
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Stir together coconut, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla using your hands until well blended.
  • Use a small ice cream scoop to drop coconut mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until coconut is toasted, about 12 to 15 minutes .
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Coconut Macaroons, Coconut Macaroons Recipe, How to Make Coconut Macaroons

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