3 Ingredient Coconut Macaroons Recipe - Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking (2024)

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Easily make Coconut Macaroons with my 3-ingredient recipe for the best macaroons recipe without all the fuss.

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Last updated on November 11, 2019

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We all know and love traditional chocolate dipped coconut macaroons! They are full of coconutty flavor and have a great chewy texture. While these are pretty simple to whipup to begin with, I’ve gone a step farther and made them fool proof!

My 3 Ingredient Coconut Macaroons recipe is an amazing way to start baking. If youare a beginner baker or are simply looking for a super quick anddeliciousrecipe, this one is for you! And you’llbe on your way to becoming a truly Bold Baker, baking with confidence!

How to Make Coconut Macaroons?

The base of this recipe is actually just 2 ingredients –sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut! While traditional coconut macaroons are made using egg whites, these are egg free. All you do is mix the 2 ingredients in a big bowl, scoop, and then bake. After just 15 minutes in the oven, I dip the cookies in rich meltedchocolate and allow to set.

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The result are coconut cookies that are perfectly sweet, toasty and golden on the outside while being moist and chewy on the inside. They are impressive enough to serve at any party orspecial event, and no one has to know they were easy as pie!

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What’s the Difference between a Macaron vs. Macaroon?

Macarons and macaroons are very different cookies. A macaroon is traditionally made with coconut while a macaron is meringue based and made with almond flour. French Macarons are considered much more difficult to make and finicky than these easy macaroons. You can give my French Macaron recipe a go but make sure you watch my step-by-step video so you’re ready.

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3 Ingredient Coconut Macaroons

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Easily make Coconut Macaroons with my 3-ingredient recipe for the best macaroons recipe without all the fuss.

Author: livingonadime.com

Servings: 12 -15 Cookies

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Easily make Coconut Macaroons with my 3-ingredient recipe for the best macaroons recipe without all the fuss.

Author: livingonadime.com

Servings: 12 -15 Cookies

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups (10oz/300g) shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup (7oz/225g) sweetened condensed milk (about 1/2 can)
  • 1/2 cup (3oz/90g) chocolate, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat Mat.

  • In a medium bowl combine the coconut and sweetened condensed milk. . Mix with a spoon until the coconut and milk are completely mixed, the mixture will be very sticky but not too wet.

  • Use a tablespoon measure scoop out 2 tablespoons of the coconut mixture and place on your cookie sheet about 1 inch apart, no need to worry about these spreading.

  • Gently form into a rounded mound for form the classic macaroon shape.

  • Bake until the tops are golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

  • Once cooled dip the bottom or top of each macaroon in melted chocolate. Set aside on a wire rack to set. Once cooled store in an airtight container for 4 days. Enjoy!

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Cynthia

4 years ago

Hey Gemma,

So great to always see your simple recipes.

I tried the macaroons and mine crumbled. I had to hold them with lots of causion to be able to apply choc. What could have been the problem?

However, even their state i did enjoy the taste.

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Jennifer K Smith

2 years ago

After dipping them remove excess chocolate???? Is there such a thing?

Last edited 2 years ago by Jennifer K Smith

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Fahmida

3 years ago

Hi,

I really wanna try these. Is it possible to use evaporated milk for this recipe?

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Lynn

2 years ago

What kind of chocolate do you use? Milk, dark, bittersweet? Thanks!

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Sarah

2 years ago

I did half the recipe and replaced 50 grams of the coconut with gluten free corn flakes that I crushed a bit. I only had dessicated coconut but it tasted lovely even before baking! I am dairy free and I had some leftover condensed coconut milk so I used that. Mine held together quite well – with the help of a little added dark choc melts on the top. I found that 10 minutes was all the baking time I needed and they were nice and chewy, and golden brown.

Definitely will be making again!

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knittingkitty

3 years ago

Just made these and my husband loved them. I used natural, unsweetened coconut and ended up using an entire can of condensed milk because it was too dry to stay together. I drizzled the chocolate over the top and they are delish!!

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Samantha Waddington

11 months ago

I made the the macaroons tonight, they were such a hit everyone loved them. Thank you

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Christi

1 year ago

Gemma can I freeze the “dough” and cook later or should I cook then freeze?

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Lindsay

1 year ago

Make sure you use UNsweetened coconut! I didn’t read the recipe closely enough and used sweetened coconut (because that’s what I always buy). The cookies spread and almost burned on the bottom. They were a sticky mess!!

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Angela

1 year ago

Hi. Could you use coconut milk or coconut cream instead of condensed milk (I have the former in my pantry but not the latter)? Thanks

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FAQs

What's the difference between macaroons and coconut macaroons? ›

Macaroons are larger, denser and chewier that macarons, and definitely easier to make. Coconut macaroons are flavored with sugar and vanilla, but their main flavor is the coconut itself.

What are the 2 types of macaroons? ›

One of the main differences between French and Italian macarons is the method of preparation. French macarons are made by mixing the almond flour and powdered sugar with whipped egg whites, while Italian macarons are made by heating the sugar and egg whites together before adding in the almond flour.

How fattening are coconut macaroons? ›

Coconut Macaroons
  1. Calories 104.
  2. Total Fat 4.5g 6%
  3. Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
  4. Trans Fat 0g.
  5. Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g.
  6. Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g.
  7. Cholesterol 4.6mg 2%
  8. Sodium 65mg 3%

What are coconut macaroons made of? ›

Coconut macaroons are a popular dessert made with shredded coconut, egg whites, and sugar. These bite-sized treats are loved by many for their crispy exterior and chewy center. They are often served at parties, holidays, or simply enjoyed as a sweet snack.

Why are macaroons so expensive? ›

Once cooled, the shells are filled with a buttercream or ganache filling. Why do macarons seem to be so expensive? Macarons are typically more expensive than other baked goods due to their labor-intensive preparation, high-quality ingredients, and delicate nature.

Is the paper on coconut macaroons edible? ›

Product Description. 6 Coconut macaroons with chocolate flavoured decoration on edible rice paper.

Are coconut macaroons bad for IBS? ›

A: Many readers have reported that Archway Coconut Macaroon cookies can help relieve chronic diarrhea associated with irritable bowel syndrome. We're delighted to learn that other brands also work.

What is the best macaron flavor? ›

Top 5 most popular macaron flavors
  1. pistachio macaron. Surprising as it may seem, the pistachio macaron is a favorite among macaron lovers. ...
  2. raspberry macaroon. Without a doubt, the raspberry macaron is one of the top 5 most popular macarons! ...
  3. chocolate macaron. ...
  4. vanilla macaron. ...
  5. lemon macaron.

What do the French call macaroons? ›

Macaroon is an English derivation of the french word "Macaron". The most popular story of this treat is an American twist of french macaron.

What are macaroons called in Italy? ›

Italian macaroons - also known as Amaretti, share the same base ingredients of ground blanched almonds, egg whites & sugar - but the biggest difference is the texture.

Are coconut macaroons bad for you? ›

That said, because macaroons are high in sugar and offer little nutrition, eating too many of them regularly could be problematic, especially if they replace more nutritious foods in your diet. If you do decide to try them, track your symptoms closely to determine if they have any effect.

Are macaroons bad for diabetics? ›

Baked goods made with whole wheat flour, almond flour, or other low-GI ingredients and less added sugar are fine for diabetics. Some good choices are sugar-free carrot cake, keto chocolate cake, and low-carb coconut macaroons.

Do coconut macaroons help diarrhea? ›

Many readers have found that eating coconut macaroon cookies can help control diarrhea symptoms from a number of different conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We first heard about this remedy 17 years ago, when Donald Agar wrote about his experience.

What are the ingredients in Wegmans coconut macaroons? ›

Sugar, Coconut, Egg Whites, Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Wheat Flour, Whole Milk Powder, Nonfat Milk, Honey, 2% Or Less Of Each: Corn Syrup, Invert Sugar, Whey, Cornstarch, Natural Flavor, Leavening (sodium Acid ...

Do coconut macaroons have to be refrigerated? ›

Once all the Macaroons are dipped in the chocolate, place in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened. Store the Macaroons in a covered container in the refrigerator or they can be frozen. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

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