How to Make Perfect Coconut Macaroons - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coconut macaroons are a delightful and indulgent treat that are incredibly easy to make at home. These sweet, chewy confections are bursting with coconut flavor, and are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these coconut macaroons are a must-try recipe for anyone with a sweet tooth.

One of the best things about coconut macaroons is that they require only a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably alr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package sweetened, flaked coconut
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 egg whites, room temperature
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 macaroons

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blend coconut, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a food processor until combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Beat egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Fold coconut mixture into egg whites until just combined.
  • Wet your hands. Roll spoonfuls of coconut mixture between palms to golf ball-size cookies; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until coconut is slightly golden and toasted, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, 30 minutes.
  • Line baking sheet with new piece of parchment paper.
  • Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
  • Dip half of each cookie in the chocolate and place on the prepared baking sheet. Place in refrigerator until chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 134mg