Easy Macaroon Recipe (2024)

Why I love this recipe

These macaroons aresuper easy, only need afew ingredientsand come out just perfect-crisp on the outside and have a wonderfully chewy texture inside. Like our coconut cake, snowball cookies, coconut cream pie poke cake, and magic bars, these are the perfect cookies for the coconut lover on your gifting list.

These macaroons are perfect on their own but I like to take mine up just a notch by dipping them in chocolate on the bottom half. It seriously takes them over the top!

Ingredients

Only six simple ingredients are needed:

• sweetened shredded coconut
• vanilla extract
• sweetened condensed milk
• egg whites
• salt
• Baker’s Dipping Chocolate

We only use part of the can of condensed milk in this recipe so do yourself a favor and use the leftover sweetened condensed milk to whip up someCrockpot Hot Chocolateto go with it!

Tips for best results

These are simple cookies to make BUT they do require attention to detail.

• Be sure tobeat the egg whitesuntil they form stiff peaks.
• Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or asilicone baking mat.
• Use a spoon orcookie scoopto drop batter on the baking sheet. I use a spoon to also “tidy” the cookies and press any stray coconut flakes into the cookie before popping in the oven. This helps make sure the stray coconut bits don’t burn.
• When baking,check them often!! I set my timer for every six minutes to check them in the oven and rotate the pan if one side or the top and bottom seems to be baking unevenly. Mine usually take between 12 and 15 minutes, as the oven opens and closes the temperature will go down and they may take longer to bake. You want to take them out just as they turngolden brown on the top and edges.

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Freeze cookies in freezer bags or a freezer-safe container (affiliate link) for up to 3 months.

Can I make homemade coconut macaroons without an electric mixer?

You can use a whisk to mix the egg whites by hand but it will take some effort. (The cookies are worth it though!)

Can I use almond extract instead of vanilla extract?

Yes, you can substitute the teaspoon of vanilla extract with almond extract or even coconut extract for even more coconut flavor in this recipe.

Do I have to dip the macaroons in chocolate?

These easy macaroons taste just fine if you prefer to leave out the chocolate. Or, if you want chocolate with less fuss, try mixing in some mini chocolate chips with the coconut mixture before baking!

Can I melt my own chocolate instead of using dipping chocolate?

Feel free to melt your own chocolate using a double boiler. I prefer the pre-packaged dipping chocolate to make it easy, you can find it in the baking section at most grocery stores.

What do you think? Will you be adding this easy macaroon recipe to your holiday baking list this year? You might also like my Microwave Peanut Brittle, Microwave Pralines, and Christmas Crack (Saltine Toffee) recipes for gifting too!

If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!