Happy Macaroon Day! Today I am sharing a quick and easy recipe for Coconut Macaroons. Yes, it really is National Macaroon Day. If you have never tried these simple and flourless cookies, it is high time you did. They are super simple – 4 ingredients unless you want to add chocolate.
Easy Macaroon Recipe
1 14 oz. package shredded coconut, unsweetened (about 5 cups)
1 egg white
1 14 oz. can condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Beat egg white in a bowl about 30 seconds on medium speed (until egg forms soft peaks)
Add coconut, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.
Spoon onto lined cookie sheet using a small scoop.
Bake about 15 minutes or until coconut is light brown. Let cool and enjoy.
Oh, and if you want to add a fifth ingredient, which I highly recommend you can top with some melted chocolate chips. These make a most wonderful treat for hanging out or for watching your favorite shows. Makes about 2 dozen delightfully chewy cookies.
The best way to melt chocolate chips is on the microwave. You can use this for any chocolate drizzle you might use for a cookie or cupcake topping. In the old days, we would use a double-boiler to melt the chips, but now the microwave is much easier and quicker. We are all about saving time here you know!
How to melt Chocolate Chips in the Microwave
Take 1 cup of semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and place them in a microwave safe bowl.
Melt the chips for about 20-30 seconds.
Check to see if they are able to be drizzled with a spoon.
Repeat the process until the chocolate is melted to the desired consistency. (it will take a couple of times)
Drizzle over baked cookies and let set.
This recipe is from the early days when I used to put borders around my photos. But the recipe is as good and simple as the day I first posted it. It is truly one of the easiest cookie recipes around. I hope you will celebrate with me and try one! I am hoping to get to the beach this weekend. What are you doing this weekend?
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
May 31, 2013 at 4:50 amThese are so easy to make and I had NO clue it is National Macaroons Day! 😉 Maybe I will have to whip some up myself this afternoon…
Organizedisland says
June 1, 2013 at 6:45 amI say celebrate all week. Thanks Carrie!
Tanya Schroeder says
May 31, 2013 at 5:15 amHow did I miss macaroon day! I am a huge fan of coconut and absolutely love these!
Organizedisland says
May 31, 2013 at 6:22 amLOL – You haven’t missed it…there is still time Tanya 🙂
soniabarton says
May 31, 2013 at 9:04 amOh, I love Macaroons and you put chocolate on them, well I’m just going to have to go to the store right now. Well I was on my way there but now I have more on my list hehehe
Organizedisland says
June 1, 2013 at 6:45 amLet me know if you try them Sonia!
motheringfromscratch says
May 31, 2013 at 6:45 pm{Melinda} I’m trying these! I love macaroons. I think they’re awesome with chocolate chips, too. Thanks for sharing!
Organizedisland says
June 1, 2013 at 6:38 amYes, I love the addition of chocolate to pretty much anything! Have a great weekend Melinda!
Liz says
June 1, 2013 at 6:48 pmShoot, I’m visiting my inlaws and all I want to do is celebrate macaroon day by eating a whole bunch! Yours look wonderful!
jamiegall1930 says
June 1, 2013 at 10:15 pmMacaroons are my favorite cookies… which is kind of funny to me because I wasn’t a fan of coconut when I was young, now I can’t get enough of it via macaroons and mounds bars 😉
Organizedisland says
June 2, 2013 at 8:41 pmI had no idea these are your favorites Jamie! Love mounds bars too!
The Dose of Reality (@TheDoseTweets) says
June 2, 2013 at 7:15 amI adore macaroons. LOVE them. YUM!-Ashley
Organizedisland says
June 2, 2013 at 8:41 pmMe too! I need to make them more often!
D@TheShadyPorch says
June 2, 2013 at 6:46 pmStopping by from the Google+ Blog Hop! Now following! Hope you’ll stop by The Shady Porch! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch P.S. – The macaroons look so good…unfortunately the hubby is not a fan of coconut so I rarely have it.
Organizedisland says
June 2, 2013 at 8:42 pmThank you for stopping by!
dishofdailylife says
June 3, 2013 at 5:45 amThey look yummy! Don’t you love all the interesting National **** Days?! So funny!
Organizedisland says
June 3, 2013 at 6:52 pmI do! There are so many but I try to celebrate the foods I really enjoy.
Alexis AKA MOM says
June 3, 2013 at 9:30 amOh man I’m bummed I missed this day, my hubs loves anything coconut and that would have been a real treat :). I love the recipe, thanks for stopping by 🙂
Organizedisland says
June 3, 2013 at 7:05 pmThey are really easy to make. Let me know if you try them. 🙂
Cafe Pasadena says
June 4, 2013 at 4:57 pmAlthough I like coconut macaroons, I love French macarons!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says
June 6, 2013 at 8:40 amI’m loving coconut more and more. Coconut with chocolate is the best. Happy Macaroon Day, little cookie!
Organizedisland says
June 6, 2013 at 8:27 pmThank you Rachel! 🙂