How to Make Coconut Vanilla Macaroons (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coconut Vanilla Macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for those looking for a gluten-free and nut-free dessert option. These sweet and chewy macaroons are packed with coconut flavor and a hint of vanilla, making them a perfect addition to any holiday dessert spread or simply as a sweet snack to enjoy any time of year.

What's great about this recipe is that it only requires a handful of simple ingredients, most of which you likely already have in your pantry. ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ⅔ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 20 fluid ounces coconut milk
  • ½ cup honey, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 21 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 6 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine coconut, flour, and sea salt in a large bowl. Add coconut milk, honey, and vanilla extract; stir until thoroughly combined. Drop tablespoonfuls of mixture onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden on the bottom and tops are just beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Dip tops or bottoms of macaroons in melted chocolate, letting any excess drip back into the bowl. Place on waxed paper until set, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Sodium: 32mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 116mg