Coconut Macaroons Delight
Enjoy soft, chewy macaroons with a crisp, golden exterior, perfect for coconut enthusiasts.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 26 macaroons
Full Ingredient List
- 1 14-oz bag sweetened flaked coconut
- ⅞ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
Coconut Macaroons
Tools and Equipment
- Oven
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mini ice cream scoop or two spoons
- Wire rack
- Microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler)
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 14-oz bag | sweetened flaked coconut | sweetened | |
| ⅞ cup | sweetened condensed milk | reduce from standard can to avoid excess liquid | |
| 1 teaspoon | vanilla extract | ||
| 2 large | egg whites | ||
| 4 ounces | semi-sweet chocolate | optional; chopped, for dipping or drizzling | |
| ¼ teaspoon | salt |
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper. (Tips: Align the oven racks in the center for even baking.)
- Step 2: Combine the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. (Tips: Ensure the mixture is well combined.)
- Step 3: In another bowl, beat the egg whites and salt with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. (Tips: Egg whites should be at room temperature for best results.)
- Step 4: Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the coconut mixture using a large rubber spatula. (Tips: Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.)
- Step 5: Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. (Tips: Use a mini ice cream scoop for uniform shapes.)
- Step 6: Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, rotating the pans halfway, until the tops and edges are golden. (Tips: Check for even browning and adjust timing as needed.)
- Step 7: Let the macaroons cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (Tips: Cooling on the rack helps maintain crispness.)
- Step 8: Optionally, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, then dip or drizzle the macaroons. Refrigerate until set. (Tips: Stir chocolate every 30 seconds if microwaving to avoid burning.)
Additional Information
Notes: These cookies can be made ahead and stored for up to a week. Freezer instructions included for long-term storage.