Coconut Macaroons
These deliciously chewy coconut macaroons are packed full of flavour, and only require 6 simple ingredients to make. The BEST easy coconut macaroons!
Servings: 22 macaroons
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 5 ½ cups (415g) desiccated coconut
- ⅔ cup (83g) plain/all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 can (14oz/397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz (230g) chocolate coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3, and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the coconut, flour, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the condensed milk and vanilla. Add to the coconut mixture, and mix until completely combined.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop out balls of the mixture (about 1.2-oz each) and place onto the prepared baking tray. Make sure to pack the mixture tightly into the cookie scoop to get neat, round balls.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges and tops.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking tray before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add the chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
- Dip each cooled macaroon into the chocolate and place back onto the baking tray. Drizzle the tops with even more chocolate if desired.
- Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.
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Notes
Macaroons stay fresh, kept in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Make Ahead Tip: You can prepare the macaroon dough up to 3 days in advance - cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to bake.