Best Soft And Chewy Coconut Macaroons Recipes

COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Set two oven racks near the center of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Use a large rubber spatula to fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
• Using a mini ice cream scoop or two spoons, form heaping tablespoons of the mixture into mounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, rotating the pans from top to bottom and front to back, until the tops and edges are golden. Let cool on the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• If dipping the macaroons in chocolate, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at medium power, stopping and stirring at 30 second intervals, until just smooth and creamy. (Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water.) Dip the bottoms of the macaroons in the chocolate, letting any excess drip back into the bowl, and return to the lined baking sheets. Place the macaroons in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. The cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.
• Note: There is a lot of variability in coconut depending on the brand you purchase. For the best results, I recommend Baker's Angel Flake (see package in the first picture on this page).
• Note: ⅞ cup = ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons
• Note: Make sure to use parchment paper (NOT wax paper) on the baking sheets. The macaroons will stick to wax paper.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The macaroons can be frozen for up to 3 months. (If you plan to dip them in chocolate, wait until you thaw them to do that.) Let them cool completely and store in an airtight container separating layers with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Before serving, remove the cookies from the container and let them come to room temperature.

CHEWY COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the coconut, flour and salt. Stir in milk and extract until blended (mixture will be thick and sticky)., Drop by level tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° just until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

CHEWY MACAROONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in coconut. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto well-greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 25 minutes or just until golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks.

LIGHT AND FLUFFY COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Grease two baking sheets.
• Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy; stir in almond extract.
• Combine coconut, sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl.
• Lightly stir egg white mixture into coconut mixture to form a batter.
• Scoop batter by the tablespoon and drop onto prepared baking sheet.
• Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

SOFT AND CHEWY COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In an electric mixer using the whisk attachment, beat egg whites and vanilla until really stiff peaks form.
• Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
• Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in coconut and flour until blended.
• Drop from a teaspoon on to a parchment lined cookie sheet (yes for this recipe you should use it) make sure you space the cookies 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove cookie sheet and allow cookies to cool on it. When fully cool, carefully remove cookies using metal spatula and store in airtight container to stay soft.
• You can drizzle a little melted chocolate on them if you like, just be sure to allow the chocolate to completely dry before storing.

SOFT COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Combine flour, sugar, salt and coconut in mixing bowl.
• Stir in egg whites and almond extract.
• Stir in almonds, mix well.
• Drop teaspoon fulls onto a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.