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Published: Dec 3, 2020 · Modified: Oct 6, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Coconut Macaroons

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Coconut macaroon drizzled with a thin chocolate sauce across the top of the cookie.

A delicious gluten free cookie that are easy to make and so delicious to eat!

These coconut macaroons are chewy on the inside and golden brown on the outside with just enough chocolate to make everything extra delicious.  

Three coconut macaroon cookies with a chocolate drizzle across the top.
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Why make these cookies
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe Tips
More Great Cookie Recipes
Coconut Macaroons

Why make these cookies

When I was growing up my mom made a ton of cookies. With six kids in the house, they always disappeared quickly. She also purchased store-bought cookies to keep up with all the hungry kids. Those disappeared just as quickly, except when she bought coconut macaroons.

My mom and I were the only ones that loved those coconut cookies! We got to eat them all! I guess it was all fair though. When she made peanut butter cookies, I was the only one who didn't like those!

These coconut macaroons remind me of a version of the cookies my mom used to buy. These are easy to make and they are a cookie I often add to a cookie tray for a holiday celebration because they are gluten free.

In my house, we are all coconut lovers and really love these coconut macaroons! They disappear quickly!

Several small bowls filled with coconut, sugar, and eggs.

Key ingredients

  • Egg whites
  • Sweetened Coconut
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla

I added a drizzle of milk chocolate on top. I love the combination of coconut and chocolate but adding the chocolate is completely optional.

Step by step directions

  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks are formed
A glass bowl filled with whipped egg whites next to a hand held mixer.
  • Fold in sugar, vanilla and salt
  • Fold in coconut
  • Form cookies into balls
  • Bake cookies
  • Balls of coconut on a baking sheet.
  • Baked coconut cookies on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle on chocolate
Coconut Macaroons drizzled with milk chocolate on a baking rack.

Recipe Tips

  • Make certain egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks
  • Fold ingredients in gently so egg whites are not deflated
  • Cook in a fully preheated oven
  • Bake cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, a silicone liner or spray cookie sheet with a nonstick spray
  • Allow cookies to cool before adding drizzle

More Great Cookie Recipes

  • Chocolate Meringue Cookies
  • Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
  • Carrot Cookies
  • Chocolate Crinkles
  • Peppermint Sugar Cookies
  • Chai Cookies
A tray full of Coconut Macaroons drizzled with chocolate.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Check out all my delicious cookie recipes!

  • Oatmeal Lace Cookies
  • Ginger Cookies
  • Peppermint Meringues
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies
Three coconut macaroon cookies with a chocolate drizzle across the top.

Coconut Macaroons

Kathy
Coconut cookies with a drizzle of chocolate. These delicious cookies are gluten free.
5 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 107 kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cookie Scoop
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Ingredients
  

Cookies

  • 4 egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 4 cups sweetened coconut

Chocolate Drizzle

  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Instructions
 

Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • Whip eggs with a mixer until stiff peaks are formed.
    4 egg whites
  • Fold in salt, vanilla and sugar.
    ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon vanilla, ¼ cup sugar
  • Fold in coconut.
    4 cups sweetened coconut
  • Place rounded scoops of coconut mixture on a baking sheet lined with a silicone liner or parchment paper. 
  • Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 18-20 minutes. 
  • Allow cookies to cool slightly. Remove from baking sheet and continue cooling on baking rack. 

Chocolate Drizzle

  • Place chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave proof bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each time. Continue until chocolate is smooth.
    ⅓ cup chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon shortening
  • Using a spoon, drizzle chocolate over cooled cookies. Allow chocolate to cool and set-up before  serving. 

Notes

  • Make certain egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks
  • Fold ingredients in gently so egg whites are not deflated
  • Cook in a preheated oven
  • Bake cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, a silicone liner or spray cookie sheet with a nonstick spray
  • Allow cookies to cool before adding drizzle

    Nutritional Disclaimer:

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 89mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg
    Keyword coconut cookies, coconut macaroons
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    This post was originally published in November 2018.

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    1. David @ Spiced says

      December 04, 2020 at 4:19 am

      5 stars
      I totally know what you mean about coconut macaroons - they sat around our house for a long time, too. I personally like coconut, but I know some folks don't go for it. These macaroons look amazing, though, Kathy! I can say with 100% certainty that a batch of these would disappear quickly in our house!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        December 04, 2020 at 4:56 am

        Coconut is one of those foods that people either love or hate. Luckily, I'm in the love category!

        Reply
    2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      December 03, 2020 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      One of my fave cookies! Love the chocolate drizzle on these, too. I need to add these to my baking list (and maybe double the batch 😉 ). Pinned!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        December 04, 2020 at 4:57 am

        Thanks, Dawn! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Cheryl says

      November 25, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      Wow! Those look great! I also love chocolate macaroons. 2 months ago I was visiting a candy shop in Oregon that had dozens of flavors of popcorn. I bought 3 bags. One of them was chocolate macaroon! Yummy! My only regret is that I bought a small bag instead of the large bag. It looks like I've got some baking ahead of me here!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        November 27, 2018 at 5:48 am

        Chocolate macaroon popcorn! Wow!!!

        Reply
      • Kim says

        May 31, 2020 at 8:41 pm

        5 stars
        Where in Oregon did you get the popcorn! I live I Bend Oregon and I could send you some if it was from here!!

        Reply
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