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Quick and Easy Macaroon Recipe

Published: May 31, 2013 · Modified: Jan 31, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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Macaroon Cookies

This easy macaroon recipe is a great way to celebrate Macaroon Day! Today I am sharing a quick cookie recipe for easy 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.

small  Gotta love it right? These are a perfect treat for a cookie exchange or tailgate party.

Macaroon cookie Recipe

Why This Macaroon Recipe

  • These chewy coconut macaroons are great to enjoy any time of year!
  • This recipe will delight anyone who is a coconut lover.
  • These have crisp outer layer with a soft chewy texture.

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How To Make Macaroons

Ingredients

  • coconut flakes
  • Egg white
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • Vanilla extract

 

Equipment & Tools

  • medium or large bowl
  • spoon or mixer
  • cookie sheet
  • measuring spoon
  • cookie scoop

You mix the batter and just scoop onto parchment paper.

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You must pop them in the oven and bake.

Let cool and enjoy.

Happy Macaroon Day

Easy Macaroon Recipe

 

Bake about 15 minutes or until coconut is light brown.

Oh, and if you want to add a fifth ingredient, which I highly recommend you can top with some melted chocolate chips. These make the most wonderful treat for hanging out or for watching your favorite shows. Makes about 2 dozen delightfully chewy cookies.

Macaroons with chocolate

 

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!

chocolate covered macaroons

To make chocolate macaroons, you will need to melt chocolate chips. 

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 small 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 cooled coconut macaroons and let set.

Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts

  • Using a cookie scoop will help ensure uniform, round cookies.
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Variations, Notes, and Substitutions

  •  You can substitute almond extract for vanilla extract.
  • If making chocolate macaroons, you can substitute milk chocolate with white chocolate or dark chocolate.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

  • Serve with a dollop of melted chocolate on top.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • The macaroons are best enjoyed at room temperature.

Freezing Tips

You can freeze coconut macaroons,

To freeze, let the baked macaroons cool completely before freezing. Place in a freezer bag or similar.

More Easy Cookie Recipes

 

  • Snowball Cookies - perfect any time of year, but especially fun at Christmas!
  • Ginger drops -Delicious ginger and molasses cookies. 
  • Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe – delicious and perfect!

Macaroon Cookies

 

Macaroon cookie Recipe

Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Raquel Pineira
These Easy Coconut Macaroons are simple to make and are delicious. Eat them as is or top them with chocolate.
5 from 27 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 oz. package shredded coconut unsweetened (about 5 cups)
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 14 oz. can condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat egg white in a medium bowl about 30 seconds on medium speed (until egg forms stiff peaks)
  • Add coconut, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Spoon onto prepared baking sheet using a small scoop, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until cookies are golden brown around edges and on top.
  • Cool 5 minutes; remove to cooling rack.
  • Cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 5mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

This easy macaroon 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?

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Easy Coconut Macaroons

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Comments

  1. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama

    May 31, 2013 at 4:50 am

    These 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...

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      June 01, 2013 at 6:45 am

      I say celebrate all week. Thanks Carrie!

      Reply
  2. Tanya Schroeder

    May 31, 2013 at 5:15 am

    How did I miss macaroon day! I am a huge fan of coconut and absolutely love these!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      May 31, 2013 at 6:22 am

      LOL - You haven't missed it...there is still time Tanya 🙂

      Reply
  3. soniabarton

    May 31, 2013 at 9:04 am

    Oh, 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

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      June 01, 2013 at 6:45 am

      Let me know if you try them Sonia!

      Reply
  4. motheringfromscratch

    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!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      June 01, 2013 at 6:38 am

      Yes, I love the addition of chocolate to pretty much anything! Have a great weekend Melinda!

      Reply
  5. Liz

    June 01, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Shoot, I'm visiting my inlaws and all I want to do is celebrate macaroon day by eating a whole bunch! Yours look wonderful!

    Reply
  6. jamiegall1930

    June 01, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    Macaroons 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 😉

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      June 02, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      I had no idea these are your favorites Jamie! Love mounds bars too!

      Reply
  7. The Dose of Reality (@TheDoseTweets)

    June 02, 2013 at 7:15 am

    I adore macaroons. LOVE them. YUM!-Ashley

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      June 02, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      Me too! I need to make them more often!

      Reply
  8. [email protected]

    June 02, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Stopping by from the Google+ Blog Hop! Now following! Hope you’ll stop by The Shady Porch! Blessings, [email protected] P.S. - The macaroons look so good...unfortunately the hubby is not a fan of coconut so I rarely have it.

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      June 02, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. dishofdailylife

    June 03, 2013 at 5:45 am

    They look yummy! Don't you love all the interesting National **** Days?! So funny!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      June 03, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      I do! There are so many but I try to celebrate the foods I really enjoy.

      Reply
  10. Alexis AKA MOM

    June 03, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Oh 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 🙂

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      June 03, 2013 at 7:05 pm

      They are really easy to make. Let me know if you try them. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Cafe Pasadena

    June 04, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Although I like coconut macaroons, I love French macarons!

    Reply
  12. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life

    June 06, 2013 at 8:40 am

    I'm loving coconut more and more. Coconut with chocolate is the best. Happy Macaroon Day, little cookie!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      June 06, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Thank you Rachel! 🙂

      Reply

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