Coconut Macaroons

Gluten Free Coconut Cookies with a drizzle of chocolate

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 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! I guess it was all fair though. When she made peanut butter cookies, I was the only one who didn’t like those!

I was able to eat more than my fair share of those coconut cookies! I don’t know if my siblings’ tastes regarding coconut has changed, but I do know my dad still isn’t a fan. I still love coconut as much as ever!

In my household today, all three kids, hubby and I love all things coconut. When making these Coconut Macaroons I had to hide them to ensure they didn’t all disappear immediately.

The ingredients for these cookies are simple – sweetened coconut, egg whites, sugar, salt and vanilla. That’s it! No flour added! These cookies are gluten free!

I added a drizzle of milk chocolate on top. My mom’s store-bought cookies from years ago did not have any chocolate. I love the combination of coconut and chocolate but adding the chocolate is completely optional.

Steps for Making Coconut Macaroons

• Beat egg whites until stiff peaks are formed
• Fold in sugar, vanilla and salt
• Fold in coconut
• Form cookies
• Bake cookies
• Drizzle on chocolate
• Eat cookies!

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Coconut Macaroons

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Coconut cookies with a drizzle of chocolate. These delicious cookies are gluten free.

Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: coconut cookies, coconut macaroons

Servings: 20 cookies

Calories: 107 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

Cookies

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 cups sweetened coconut

Chocolate Drizzle

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

Instructions

1. Whip eggs with a mixer until stiff peaks are formed.

2. Fold in salt, vanilla and sugar.

3. Fold in coconut.

4. Place rounded scoops of coconut mixture on a baking sheet lined with a silicone liner or parchment paper. 

5. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 18-20 minutes. 

6. Allow cookies to cool slightly. Remove from baking sheet and continue cooling on baking rack. 

Chocolate Drizzle

1. 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.

2. Using a spoon, drizzle chocolate over cooled cookies. Allow chocolate to cool and set-up before  serving. 

Nutrition Facts

Coconut Macaroons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Sodium 89mg 4%

Potassium 71mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 0.1%

Calcium 0.5%

Iron 1.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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