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    Coconut Macaroons- a family favourite treat

    Published: Mar 4, 2021. Modified: Oct 21, 2020By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

    These Coconut Macaroons are an old school bake sale treat that everyone loves! Quick and easy to make and absolutely delicious, they will take you right back to your childhood. Light, fluffy and seriously yummy, you can make a batch of these in under 20 minutes. Naturally gluten and dairy free, they are also freezer friendly.

    Coconut macaroons on a plate. Blue spatula
    Contents hide
    1 Why you're going to love these treats
    2 What goes into the recipe
    3 How to make this recipe
    4 Expert Tips and FAQs
    5 More coconut treats
    6 Coconut Macaroons

    Why you're going to love these treats

    • perfect for afternoon tea
    • quick and easy to make
    • retro treat everyone loves
    • made without flour, these are naturally gluten free
    • using coconut oil instead of butter means they are dairy free
    • freezer friendly- although it's unlikely they will ever make it to the fridge- we eat them all!
    • mostly pantry ingredients and only 6 of them!

    What goes into the recipe

    don’t forget to scroll to the recipe card for quantities and the full method

    Nothing fancy in these treats!

    ingredients for coconut macaroons: desiccated coconut, shredded coconut, sugar, coconut oil, eggs and vanilla paste

    • Coconut, shredded and desiccated-If you only have dessicated coconut you can use that instead of the shredded as well. I only buy shredded coconut and blitz it in my blender to make dessicated as I need it.
    • coconut oil can be swapped out for butter if you prefer
    • vanilla paste- works much better than essence or extract and has a stronger flavour

    How to make this recipe

    • First, place the egg whites in the bowl of a mixer. (Image 1)
    • Whisk until white and foamy, then add the sugar, one third at a time (Image 2) whilst continuing to whisk.
    • Add the coconut, vanilla, and coconut oil. and Mix well (Images 3, 4)
    whisking egg whites, adding sugar, adding all other ingredients, mixing together
    • Grab two teaspoonfuls of the mix and roll into a ball (Image 5)
    • Squash slightly and place on a baking tray. (Image 6) Bake at 180 degrees for 12 minutes.
    rolling into balls, squashing onto a tray

    Expert Tips and FAQs

    Just to clarify: these are not macarons of the zumbo variety...instead a coconut sticky mess that bakes into a divine crunchy caramelised coconut treat.

    How long can I keep them?

    Up to a week in an airtight container- I put mine in the fridge because it's humid!

    Can I freeze macaroons?

    Yes! Double or triple the batch to always have them on hand.

    What is the difference between coconut macaroons and macarons?

    Apart from the missing O, they also differ in their main ingredient. Macarons are made with almond flour and often have a filling. Whereas coconut macaroons are made with coconut!

    Where do Coconut Macaroons come from?

    I grew up on them, my mother's side has a Franco/German background from the Alsace region where coconut macaroons are particularly popular. When I was on holidays there many years ago the smell of them filled the air!

    hand holding a coconut macaroon

    More coconut treats

    • Coconut ice, a no bake slice
    • Lemon fridge slice, no bake yumminess
    • No Bake Apricot Coconut Slice
    • Lemon coconut bliss balls, nut free!
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    coconut macaroons on a plate with spatula

    Coconut Macaroons

    These coconut macaroons are a family favourite, the perfect quick and easy low ingredient sweet treat. Gluten free and dairy free.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: baking
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 12 -15
    Calories: 120kcal
    Author: Kylie
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    Ingredients

    • 25 grams coconut oil melted
    • 60 grams dessicated coconut
    • 60 grams shredded coconut
    • 125 grams sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste/vanilla essence
    • 2 medium egg whites

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees
    • Line a baking tray with silpat or baking paper
    • Beat the egg whites until white and foamy.
    • Add the sugar one third at a time until all added, whilst still whisking.
    • Add all the other ingredients to the bowl with the egg whites and stir through to combine.
    • Roll 2 teaspoons of the mix into an almost ball and squash a little as you put it on the lined baking tray.
    • Bake at 180 degrees for 12 mins.  Take them out and leave them on the tray to for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.  Makes 12-15. Enjoy!

    Notes

    These will store for a week in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1macaroon | Sodium: 23mg | Calcium: 3mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Sugar: 13g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 52mg | Calories: 120kcal | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fat: 7g | Protein: 1g | Carbohydrates: 14g | Iron: 1mg
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