Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons are a perfect Gluten-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

I apparently didn’t know the difference between macaroons and macarons. In my defense when you google macaroon, both come up. I didn’t even know about this coconut option until a couple weeks ago and I wanted to try to make them, and let me tell you they are way way easier to make then French Macarons.

I was dying when I was thinking about making them because last time I tried to make macarons they failed miserably. I’m going to try and make my own recipe next week and see if I can make my macaron dreams come true. We’ll see how that goes. Anyways, this was great and easy and delicious!

Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

14 oz bag sweetened, flaked coconut
14oz can sweetened condensed milk you will leave about 2 tbsp in the can
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Coconut Macaroons

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Combine *almost* the entire can of sweetened condensed milk (leave about 2 tablespoons in the can) with coconut. Stir to combine. Add in vanilla and stir to combine. Set aside.
Next, in a separate bowl combine egg whites and salt and beat until soft peaks form.
Gently fold egg whites into coconut mixture.
Then scoop or spoon mixture, about two tablespoons, onto baking sheets that are covered with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Finally, bake for approximately 25 minutes or until starting to turn golden brown. Remove from oven, then immediately remove cookies from baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once they are cool, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave at 30 sec intervals until they are completely melted.
Then dip the macaroons in the chocolate chips and set on parchment paper to cool, I put mine in the fridge so they could completely cool.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a coconut macaroon made of?

Flour: All-purpose flour gives the cookies structure. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won’t make the macaroons taste salty. Sweetened condensed milk: A 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk is the decadent secret ingredient.

What is a macaron vs macaroon?

A macaron is a meringue-based sandwich cookie that is tinted with food coloring. A macaroon is a drop cookie made with shredded coconut. The preparation for these two cookies is also very different. Macarons require multiple steps and painstaking precision, while a batch of coconut macaroons is very easy to prepare.

Why are macarons such a big deal?

A more sophisticated dessert: macarons are considered a more sophisticated dessert due to their high-end ingredients and delicate preparation process. The delicate texture of macarons – a crispy shell with a soft, chewy interior – makes them a unique and enjoyable dessert.