Description
Chewy and golden coconut macaroons made with just a few pantry ingredients—naturally gluten-free and perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: ½ cup mini chocolate chips or melted chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until coconut is well-coated.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Optionally, press a few mini chocolate chips into each macaroon.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops and edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate once completely cool and allow to set before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut condensed milk.
To add variety, include chopped nuts, citrus zest, or warm spices.
Freeze extra macaroons in an airtight bag for up to 3 months.
Use parchment paper to help achieve golden, crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg