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Coconut Macaroons Recipe

Course: cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes
Easily create a light, flavorful, and enjoyable treat with this recipe for Coconut Macaroons. They’re perfect to grab on the go or wrap up and hand out as a gift for someone special who loves coconut!
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie Portion Scoop (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 2 grams
  • 2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 10 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk 156 grams
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut 170 grams

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    overhead view of ingredients for coconut macaroons.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest, juice, and salt, stirring together with a fork. Set aside.
    1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, 2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut.
    ½ cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
    shredded coconut in a glass bowl on a marble countertop.
  • Stir in the lemon juice mixture until the ingredients are well mixed.
    coconut macaroon ingredients mixed in a glass bowl.
  • Using a spoon or portion scoop, drop small spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 1 inch between each cookie.
    unbaked coconut macaroons on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes, just until the coconut flakes begin to turn a golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool completely.
    baked coconut macaroons on a baking sheet.

Notes

  • Chocolate Dip: These cookies are chewy and sweet, just the way they are, but can be dipped in chocolate or drizzled with chocolate. Feel free to drizzle a bit of chocolate on top of the Coconut Macaroons if you don’t want to submerge them in chocolate.
  • Watch Carefully: Stay close to the oven when baking these macaroons to prevent them from burning.
  • Prevent Sticking: Make sure to line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet so that the macaroons don't stick.
Storage: Store coconut macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg