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Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Published: Nov 30, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 13 Comments

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons - Golden and crispy on the outside, sweet and chewy on the inside, what a fantastic sweet treat!
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Golden and crispy on the outside, sweet and chewy on the inside, Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons are perfect make-ahead cookie treats for the Holidays! You'll be on Santa's good side if you leave him a plate of these cookies!

Next time try this cashew candy recipe!

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons on plate with milk.
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
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Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ These cookies are tender and delicious.

✔️ This is a super easy recipe.

✔️ Perfect for the holiday, your cookie exchange or just anytime you need a sweet treat!

Coconut Macaroons with chocolate drizzle on plate with a glass of milk.
Cookies for Santa? Be sure and make these!

Ingredients

  • Coconut - I used flaked coconut, but shredded would also work.
  • Pure Cane Sugar - perfect for baking.
  • All-Purpose Flour - just enough helps hold the cookies together.
  • Eggs - you'll use just the egg white, save the yolks for another recipe.
  • Salt - just a pinch will balance the sweetness of this recipe.
  • Vanilla - balances the flavors perfectly.
  • Dark Chocolate Chips - the bitterness of the dark chocolate balances the sweetness. Dunking these cookies in dark chocolate is the perfect finish for these cookies!

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven. 
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl combine the coconut, flour, sugar and salt and stir until combined.
  4. Beat the egg whites and vanilla until thick and frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. With a cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop the macaroons into 1" balls. 
  6. Place on the baking sheet, bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the macaroons are golden brown.

FAQ's

How long do Coconut Macaroons last?

They will last on the counter a couple of days. I prefer to refrigerate them. You can also freeze the cookies. They will last about a month in the freezer. Not in my house of course. 😋 But I'm saying if you want to freeze them they could last that long!

Why are my coconut macaroons dry?

Be sure to use shredded coconut, not desiccated coconut. Desiccated coconut has a finer texture and dries out more quickly.

Why are my coconut macaroons soggy?

That's because you've added too much sweetened condensed milk. Just follow the recipe and you'll be happy with these amazing cookies!

Tips

Using egg whites to make the macaroons yields a light yet chewy texture that isn’t too sweet or too dense - it's really the perfect combination.

You'll want to bake the cookies until they just turn golden. Overcooking them will result in crispy edges. If you don't want those crunchy edges you can always trim them off.

Chocolate Dipped Macaroons on plate with milk for Santa!
What are your favorite cookies for Santa?

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Coconut Macaroons with chocolate drizzle on plate with a glass of milk.
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Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons - Golden and crispy on the outside, sweet and chewy on the inside, what a fantastic sweet treat!
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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time22 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Deb Clark
Cost: $12
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips for melting

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven 325 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  • Combine the coconut, flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add egg whites and vanilla extract beat until thick and frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the egg whites. Stir by hand until completely combined.
  • With a small cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop the macaroons into 1" balls.
  • Place on the baking sheet, two inches apart. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until the macaroons are golden brown. Cool Completely
  • When you're ready to dip the macaroons in chocolate, start by melting it in the microwave. Add to a bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each heating.
  • When the chocolate is completely melted, dip or drizzle the macaroons in chocolate. Place on parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate is hardened.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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Recipe backstory

This post was originally part of the Freaky Friday Blog Hop and shared from An Affair From the Heart!

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About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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Comments

  1. Kathleen

    December 16, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    Coconut, chocolate, what's not to love! These are so delicious, thanks for a great recipe!!

    Reply
  2. Nicole

    December 16, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    Whoaaaaaaa. Every cookie tray needs these. So beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 17, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      Most definitely Nicole - yum, yum, yum!!

      Reply
  3. Erin

    December 11, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    Macaroons are one of our favorites, and since my mom and her husband are spending Christmas with us (and both love these flavors), I'm gonna bake these for them! I have a feeling they're going to be a hit!

    Reply
  4. Debi

    December 09, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love macaroons, and these ones look fabulous! Perfect for all my cookie exchanges! Thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Julie Menghini

    December 08, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    I love Macaroons and these little cookies are perfect!

    Reply
  6. Lisa Hitzeman

    December 08, 2019 at 6:32 am

    5 stars
    These cookies look so good! I love the combination of coconut and chocolate!

    Reply
  7. Jennifer Ann Stewart

    December 07, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    I have always loved macaroons not only because I love coconut but because they are made from just a few ingredients so each one shines through! And you are right about salt balancing it all out! I can't wait to make a few batches of these and hide them from the guys!

    Reply
  8. Michaela Kenkel

    December 07, 2019 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Debra, you picked one of my holiday cookies that are closest to my heart! These Coconut Macaroons were always my father in laws favorite. I used to make him his own little tin of them, separate from the ones on the big cookie platter, so he had his very own. You did such a beautiful job with them! Wishing you the merriest of holidays, my friend!

    Reply
  9. Debi

    December 06, 2019 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    Hey these look fabulous! Perfect for Cookie Exchanges. And I love coconut!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 07, 2019 at 8:42 am

      Super yummy Debi - happy holidays!

      Reply
  10. Lois

    December 06, 2019 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    These cookies look sooo good!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      December 07, 2019 at 8:45 am

      They are so yummy, I hope you give them a try Lois!!

      Reply

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