I was looking for something to make with some left over the shredded coconut and I had to lie around and decided to go with Coconut Macaroons. If you don’t know what macarons are, they are kind of like cookies. Macaroons with coconut are a very popular way to make them in the United States but how macaroons are made usually varies by country. This recipe has very few ingredients and chances are you probably have most if not all of them already in your kitchen. The vanilla extract could be easily replaced with almond extract if you prefer that flavor. This will only make a pretty small batch so if you want more I might suggest doubling the recipe. If you’re looking for a quick, easy and delicious recipe for coconut macaroons give this one a try.
Coconut Macaroons Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl mix together coconut, sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in egg whites and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Grease a baking sheet and drop mixture by the rounded teaspoon onto the baking sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Allow cooling.
Aisha
Thursday 11th of August 2011
I've made these about half a dozen times now-love them! I've used both dried and fresh coconut and they both turn out great. Thank you for such a great recipe!
Eli Rainbow
Monday 4th of April 2011
Just made these...DELICIOUS and so simple to make! Used fresh coconut.
Brandy
Thursday 10th of December 2009
Edible. But not that good...
Bobby
Saturday 27th of June 2009
April - Good question. I have not used fresh coconut alot in cooking and am not positive but I don't see why not. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out!
April
Saturday 27th of June 2009
Hey! These look great. Just wondering do you think fresh coconut would work or do I need dried? I've got two coconuts leftover and would love to make macaroons.
April