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By Natasha Minocha | Updated on March 7, 2025 6 Comments

Coconut Macaroons

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Coconut macaroons are unadulterated bliss and an absolute favorite of mine. They are a chewy mound of shredded ribbons the color of sunlight when morning dawns, lightly sweetened with utterly crispy edges.

A well-executed coconut macaroon is a feast for the senses. It โ€œsatisfies on three criteria - consistency, taste, and appearance.โ€ I read these words somewhere, and they resonated so deeply that I borrowed them.

To me, they are reminiscent of old bakery-style cookies. The only difference is that my recipe makes them a bit heartier and chewier than the traditional ones. 

Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

How to make coconut macaroons?

Itโ€™s a one-bowl recipe. All you need is a whisk and a spatula along with the bowl. You can cinch in them in half an hour. By no means can you say that the gluten-free macaroons are so easy to make.

  • Start by whisking egg whites, vanilla, raw sugar, and a couple of pinches of salt.
  • You donโ€™t need a technique here or worry about the soft or hard peak stages. Weโ€™re using egg white just to hold the macaroons together. 
  • The mixture should be frothy with the sugar dissolved. The whisk does a good job in 2 minutes.
Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe
  • Add shredded coconut, desiccated coconut, and condensed milk, and mix till you have a slightly damp mixture. 
Ready batter for Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Baking the coconut macaroons

The macaroon batter sticks to the hands. So, wet your hands before you begin shaping them. 

  • Divide the mixture into equal portions.
  • Shape each portion into a ball. 
  • Place on a Silpat lined or parchment-lined tray and then bake for 18 to 20 minutes. 
Ready to bake Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

The color youโ€™re gunning for is pale golden, so donโ€™t over bake the coconut macaroons. 

Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Variations of macaroon recipe

I used a mix of shredded coconut and desiccated coconut for this particular batch as I didnโ€™t have enough coconut flakes. Iโ€™ve tried the macaroons with just desiccated coconut and only shredded coconut. 

Both turned out fabulous. So, take your pick โ€“ choose either or a blend. However, I do say that the blend gave the macaroons a wonderful chewy texture. 

Can you make eggless coconut macaroons?

I am sure there are eggless versions. I havenโ€™t tried it yet. If you do, tell me how it goes in the comments. I would love to know the nuances of it. 

Can you make dairy-free macaroons?

If you want dairy-free macaroons on top of being gluten-free, substitute milk with coconut condensed milk. 

Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

How do you keep coconut macaroons crispy?

You toast the shredded coconut before adding it to the egg white mixture. How does that help? It caramelizes the coconut and brings forth its oils. This gives the macaroons the deepest coconut taste and makes them extra, extra crunchy.

The trick here is to toast them for 5 minutes barely. You want the coconut ribbons to be pale yellow, not golden. Spread them on a tray and roast till they start getting fragrant. Then proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Is condensed milk necessary for coconut macaroons?

The recipe I used is adapted from The Kitchn, and it doesnโ€™t use any condensed milk. Many macaroon recipes donโ€™t. 

But I found that it lends extra moisture to the macaroons, making the inside creamy, soft, and chewy with a perfectly crunchy crust. 

If youโ€™re looking for a lighter version (as I said, mine fall on the heartier end of the scale), kick the condensed milk and boost the amount of coconut. 

Dipping the coconut macaroons in dark chocolate

Serving the coconut macaroons

Macaroons need no adornment. Gorgeous and delicious are the words Iโ€™d use to describe these bites of rapture. So, once the macaroons are baked, let them cool on the tray and serve.

I dunked the base in melted dark chocolate to create a naturally bitter counterpoint to the sweetness of the macaroons โ€“ not that they were cloyingly sweet without the chocolate coating. 

Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

You can skip enrobing the macaroons in chocolate. But, I mean, why? Coconut was born to be paired with dark chocolate. Plus, itโ€™s Valentineโ€™s, and everything should be dipped, smeared, and drizzled with it.

After all, coconut macaroons are the quintessential date night treat. Crisp outside, soft inside, coconutty all the way through with a gossamer dose of chocolate, they whip up in no time!

Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

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Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Coconut Macaroons

Natasha Minocha
Coconut macaroons - Crisp outside, soft inside, coconutty all the way through with a gossamer dose of chocolate, they whip up in no time!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine French, Italian
Servings 22 Cookies
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Egg whites
  • 1/2 cup Raw sugar You can use regular white sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 cups Shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1.5 cups Desiccated coconut
  • 2 tbsp Condensed milk
  • Dark chocolate, melted, for dipping the macaroons

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with Silpat or parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together egg whites, vanilla extract, raw sugar, and salt.
  • Whisk until frothy.
  • Stir in the shredded and desiccated coconut and condensed milk.
  • Using wet hands, divide the mixture into equal-sized pieces and shape each portion into a ball.
  • Place on the baking tray and bake at 180 C for 18-20 minutes until the cookies are a bit firm to touch and light golden brown.
  • Let them cool for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  • Once the cookies are completely cooled, dunk the bottom of the cookies in melted dark chocolate. Let the chocolate set for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg
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Coconut Macaroons | Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

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  1. Rupa Diwar says

    March 09, 2021 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    I've tried a bunch of coconut macaroon recipes, this is hands down my favorite. thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 12, 2021 at 9:32 am

      You've just made my day! Thank you so much for stopping by, I'm thrilled you like these ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Shika Mathew says

    February 25, 2021 at 12:17 am

    5 stars
    thanks for this recipe, very delicious! made it today

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      February 25, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      So happy to hear that, Shika! Thanks so much! xoxo

      Reply
  3. Payal says

    February 16, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    5 stars
    Made these twice already, they are so fast to go! I add a little more dark chocolate in the dunking, it's perfect ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      February 19, 2021 at 10:50 am

      I'm so happy to hear that, thank you for trying! More chocolate is always a good choice xx

      Reply
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