Easy Coconut Macaroons
Easy Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons

Time
Prep: 15 mins
COOK: 15 MINS
Difficulty
Quite Easy
serves
Serves: 24

Crisp, caramelised outer, with a soft and tender coconutty centre - we love this super easy recipe made with only 3 main ingredients.  Perfect for cooks big and small to have a little fun with without too much mess!  We love them drizzled with dark chocolate but also delicious plain and simple...

 

Look out for coconut flakes or shredded coconut if you can find it for extra crunch in your macaroons, but desiccated coconut works just beautifully if you can't get it.

Once you've tried out the original recipe - you can step it up with a twist of your own.... Try adding lime, orange or lemon zest to the mixture or make a little dip in the top of each macaroon and fill with Carnation Caramel.  

Easy Coconut Macaroons
They were so easy and delicious
plumbear

Desiccated coconut or coconut flakes (we like a combination of both)

400g

Vanilla or almond extract

2tsp

Dark chocolate (optional)

115g

You will also need:

2 greased and parchment-lined baking sheets

Step 1 of 4

Preheat the oven to 160°C, (140°C for fan ovens), Gas Mark 3.

Step 2 of 4

Mix together the condensed milk, coconut and vanilla extract in a large bowl. 

Step 3 of 4

For a perfectly round shape, press the mixture into a round ice cream scoop or tablespoon measure, then tap out onto the baking sheet.  If you prefer them free-form drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.  

Step 4 of 4

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until turning brown at the edges.  Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate drizzle: melt 115g dark chocolate in the microwave and place half in a small bowl.  Dip each the base of each bottom into the chocolate then place back onto the tray to set.  Use the remaining melted chocolate to drizzle over the macaroons using a piping bag or teaspoon.

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Easy Coconut Macaroons is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 52.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Oh yum Made a huge batch couldn't help but try one while they cooled, I haven't even put chocolate on them yet and they are still delicious.
Date published: 2023-10-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tasty way to use use disilliated coconut! Easy and quick to make. Really tasty. Also wondering about how long I can store them?
Date published: 2023-10-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Omg WOW Omg Carnation, you’ve done it again!!! These took me about FIVE MINUTES!!! And then maybe 10 mins in the oven.. AND so cute, professional AND scrumptious! Thank you for this, your other wonderful recipes like fudge etc, and the taste of the condensed milk alone 💕🌹🙏
Date published: 2023-10-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great recipe Wanted ways to use up surplus coconut (at work) tried these macaroons. Loved by every one. Just one question though - how long can they be stored for?
Date published: 2023-09-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Coconut Macaroons - Excellent Although I have baked for many years, this is my first time making coconut macaroons. The recipe was so easy and the end result delicious.
Date published: 2023-09-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple and tasty! I made these for my partner who loves macaroons, and this was the most simple recipe I found. As with all recipes the oven time and temperature are guides, depending on your oven. I found to get an even colour on mine I needed to turn them part way through cooking and they turned out perfectly. I left some of them in for a bit longer as well, and this added a yummy toasty flavour. It would be a great- if messy!- recipe to do with kids.
Date published: 2023-08-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy Coconut Macaroons Quick and easy to make and very tasty. Even easier to eat!
Date published: 2023-08-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Extras Used vanilla AND almond extract, and pit either caramel, marzipan or a glace cherry on the top. Not enough carnation for all my coconut so added some whipped egg white too. Longer cooking time needed. Very popular!
Date published: 2023-05-27
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