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coconut macaroons served on a white serving platter.
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Easy coconut macaroons

Easy coconut macaroons recipe made with no condensed milk, These homemade coconut macaroons are not overly sweet and made with easy to find ingredients. Great for the holiday season or for cookie swap.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Diet: Halal
Servings: 26 macaroons
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 5 ⅓ cup sweetened coconut flakes (14 oz) bag
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 Tablespoons dry milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

For garnishing, optional

  • 4 oz semi sweet chocolate bar
  • Maraschino cherries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spread coconut flakes on a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 15-20 minutes in the oven until lightly browned. Let it cool down.
  • In a large bowl, combine toasted coconut and sugar , mix well.
  • In a small bowl lightly beat eggs with vanilla then add to the coconut mixture and mix.
  • Gradually add the dry milk until mixture forms something like a sticky dough.
  • Place in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight, covered.
  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Using a cookie scoop, form balls of about 2-3 teaspoons. Place cookie balls on the baking sheet.
  • If you are using cherries, add half a cherry on top of each macaroon.
  • Bake for 14-17 minutes until it is browned. Let them cool down on a wire rack.
  • Melt your chocolate in a microwave safe bowl on 20-15 seconds intervals.
  • Drizzle chocolate on top to form ribbons or cover half or all the macaroon with the melted chocolate.
  • Let it set on the countertop for 5 minutes then you may pop it in the fridge until completely set.

Notes

  •  Toasting the coconut flakes is optional but I find it highly desirable as it deepens the coconut flavor and provide extra crispness. If you like your macaroons more white do not toast.
  • You can scoop the mixture into wet hands to form uniform balls.
  • For more tips, variations and storage please check the post above.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg