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Coconut Macaroons are a gluten free cookie with a drizzle of chocolate. These delicious cookies are chewy on the inside and golden brown on the outside with just enough chocolate to make everything extra delicious.
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!
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.
I love nibbling on the golden edges of these cookies first and then working my way into the soft center of the cookie.
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. I love the combination of coconut and chocolate but adding the chocolate is completely optional.
You only use the egg whites in these cookies. Save the yolks and use them in this homemade peach ice cream.
Steps for Making
A complete list of instructions is available below! Just scroll to the bottom!
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks are formed
- Fold in sugar, vanilla and salt
- Fold in coconut
- Form cookies into balls
- Bake cookies
- Drizzle on chocolate
My Tips
- 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
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- Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
- Carrot Cookies
- Chocolate Crinkles
- Peppermint Sugar Cookies
- Chai Cookies
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Coconut Macaroons
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.
- Fold in salt, vanilla and sugar.
- Fold in 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.
- 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
Nutrition
This post was originally published in November 2018.
24 Comments
Natalie
November 21, 2018 at 9:37 pmI love coconut macaroons! Look so delicious!
Kathy
November 22, 2018 at 6:36 amThank you!
Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli
November 21, 2018 at 10:47 amI think that the drizzle of chocolate on top looks beautiful and it would be such a great pair for the coconut. Lovely cookies, perfect for the upcoming holidays so that also the gluten intolerant people can enjoy them.
Kathy
November 22, 2018 at 6:37 amA little chocolate is always a good thing! 🙂
Fred G
November 21, 2018 at 10:45 amThe chocolate is a good addition
Kathy
November 22, 2018 at 6:37 amThanks! 🙂
Kendra
November 21, 2018 at 9:57 amI love that these are gluten free! They look so yummy! A perfect treat to keep around during the holidays!
Adina
November 21, 2018 at 1:01 amMacaroons are always a good idea, easy to make, delicious and a great way of using leftover egg whites (I always have some in the freezer). I usually make hazelnut or almond macarrons, but these coconut ones look perfect.
David @ Spiced
November 20, 2018 at 5:25 amWow, I had no idea that coconut macaroons are so easy to make! I could have a batch of these whipped up in the kitchen in no time flat. I hear ya about coconut, though. I personally love it, but I know it can be a polarizing flavor. Coconut + chocolate is a thing of beauty, so that’s a great addition here! I know these wouldn’t last long at all in our house. Plus, these would be a unique addition to a holiday cookie tray! Hope you and the family have a very happy Thanksgiving, Kathy!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
November 19, 2018 at 5:52 pmI LOVE coconut, but I’m the only one here that does. Both my boys and my husband aren’t fans. But that means I get to enjoy these all by myself Kathy! Woohoo!
Kathy
November 20, 2018 at 5:55 amYep….these babies would be all for you!
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage
November 19, 2018 at 5:04 pmWhat great cookie, I think I died and went to heaven! I hated coconut as a kid, I think it was the texture. Now Im all about the coconut. Take care!
Kathy
November 20, 2018 at 5:55 amIt’s funny how our tastes change over the years! Just think of all the delicious things we missed out on as kids!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
November 19, 2018 at 6:09 amI grew up on these and peanut butter cookies and love both! They always remind me of the holidays. Can’t wait to try these – they look delicious, Kathy 🙂
Kathy
November 20, 2018 at 5:50 amYou would have been a happy girl in my house growing up!
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November 19, 2018 at 5:42 amThis is one of my and my mom’s favorites too! Nothing beats a soft and chewy coconut macaroon! Pinned!
Kathy
November 20, 2018 at 5:43 amI totally agree!