Easy Coconut Macaroons

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Preheat your oven for a tried-and-tested recipe for Easy Coconut Macaroons that are soft and chewy in the center and perfectly crispy around the edges.

A top-down view of coconut macaroons drizzled with milk chocolate

How to Make Coconut Macaroons

These sweet, chewy and oh-so-addicting treats couldn’t be more simple to make. You’ll need two bowls and your choice of a whisk (plus some elbow grease!) or a handheld mixer/stand mixer. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll be scooping the coconut mounds onto a baking sheet and popping them in the oven.

Baking the macaroons at 325°F allows the centers to remain moist and bake through while the tops get evenly golden brown and toasted on all sides.

A baking sheet topped with wax paper and coconut macaroons

What Do Egg Whites Do in Macaroons?

The egg whites in this recipe are whipped until stiff peaks form and are then folded into the coconut mixture. The whipped egg whites provide structure in the macaroons so that they don’t collapse while baking.

Are Coconut Macaroons Gluten Free?

Yes! Assuming you confirm the flaked coconut and sweetened condensed milk ingredients are both labeled “gluten-free,” (which they should be!), then these tasty treats are gluten-free.

Coconut macaroons on a baking sheet drizzled with milk chocolate and topped with sprinkles
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Easy Coconut Macaroons

Preheat your oven for a tried-and-tested recipe for Easy Coconut Macaroons that are soft and chewy in the center and perfectly crispy around the edges.
Author: Kelly Senyei
5 from 5 votes
A top-down view of coconut macaroons drizzled with milk chocolate
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 24 macaroons

Ingredients 

  • 1 (14-oz.) bag sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Add the whipped egg whites to the coconut mixture and fold until combined.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or two spoons, scoop out 3-tablespoon mounds of the coconut mixture and arrange them on the baking sheets, spacing each mound 1 inch apart.
  • Bake the macaroons until dark golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the macaroons from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.
  • Melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in the microwave or a double-boiler, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the cooled macaroons with the chocolate, top with sprinkles and let set until the chocolate is firm, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.1g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.4g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 0.01mg, Sodium: 35mg, Potassium: 3mg, Fiber: 0.003g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 0.1IU, Vitamin C: 0.001mg, Calcium: 0.2mg, Iron: 0.003mg

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  1. Joan Noble says:

    Do you find that the sweetened condensed milk overpowers the coconut too much?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Not at all!

  2. Jennifer says:

    5 stars
    Crowd pleaser!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy to read this, Jennifer!

  3. Karina Jeffs says:

    Can you use unsweetened coconut?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Sure. It won’t drastically change the outcome, just the flavor a bit :)

  4. Kelsey says:

    5 stars
    These are on repeat in our house. Some I drizzle with chocolate, some with salted caramel sauce. Great recipe

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thrilled you’re enjoying the recipe, Kelsey!

  5. Neha says:

    Hi..can you tell me the quantity of coconut in terms of grams ..as in India It is easy to get fresh coconut but it is available in various sizes…and personally I like to use fresh coconut flakes …so don’t want to go for packaged one

      1. Annette says:

        5 stars
        Delicious and easy recipe. I made it as given then I made it again with a little almond extract…. big hit in my house!

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        YUM! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Annette!

      3. Corinna says:

        5 stars
        Great flavor! I made these exactly as written but found that they puddle while baking?? I trimmed around the bottom and dipped the bottoms and drizzled over the tops with dark chocolate. Thank you for the recipe.

      4. Kelly Senyei says:

        I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Corinna! Also, it’s possible your baking sheet was too warm in between batches, or that the mixture itself was too warm.

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