Chewy golden Coconut Macaroons feel like a decadent treat but are ridiculously easy to make.
Updated December 2021 with video and additional pictures
A batch of Coconut Macaroons can be mixed and baked in less than 25 minutes. They are the perfect cookie when you have unexpected company coming over and you need something FAST!
You can also dip these in melted chocolate to make them extra special.
Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
- 1-1/3 cups sweetened flaked or shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 egg whites
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt.
- Stir in egg whites and vanilla and mix well.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Stir in egg whites and vanilla; mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. You should get about 18 cookies.
Bake at 325°F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
The exterior of the cookie is crunchy and toasted, but inside it is sweet and chewy and oh so good.
I love coconut macaroons. I have always loved vanilla and coconut scents. Its some of my fav 🙂 Reminds me of the beach lol!
I’m obsessed with these cookies! Thanks for the recipe, I will definitely be making these shortly. And as I opened your post, I just happened to be eating a coconut cookie too!
Just wanted to tell you, I couldn’t wait and I made these this morning-so good!