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Easy Coconut Macaroons 3 Ways

Easy Coconut Macaroons are made three different ways - coconut, chocolate, and almond. You can make a few of each from just one batch of cookies!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 48 small cookies
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 5 1/2 cups flaked sweetened coconut about 1 large package
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Optional:

  • 2 cups mini chocolate chips
  • whole almonds
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for melting + 1 teaspoon butter or shortening

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, stir together flour, coconut and salt. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto cookie sheets. The size of the cookie can vary, though 2 tablespoons of dough makes a great sized cookie.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until coconut is toasted.

Variations:

  • Chocolate Dipped: Heat chocolate chips and butter or shortening until melted and then dip the bottom of cookies in to the chocolate. Let dry before enjoying.
  • Add mini chocolate chips to dough before baking and bake as directed.
  • Add an almond to the center of each of the cookies before baking and then dip the bottoms in chocolate to make almond joy cookies.

Notes

  • You can make all the variations or just a couple - it’s up to you and what you like!
  • These coconut macaroons are also wonderful plain - so you can bake some before you add any additional ingredients to increase your variety. 
  • The whole almond inside the cookie is fun because it reminds you of an Almond Joy candy bar. You can also mix slivered almonds into the coconut mixture before baking with great success.
  • Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to a week on the counter or in the fridge for up to several weeks. 
  • Coconut macaroons can be frozen for up to three to six months. Take them out of the freeze the day before you want to serve them to let them thaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 48 small cookies | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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