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Simple Coconut Macaroon Recipe (Gluten-Free)

December 10, 2019 by Mommy Evolution 27 Comments

Get ready for a simple Coconut Macaroon Recipe that is chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside and naturally gluten-free!

They feel fancy but are so simple to make! This post contains affiliate links.

Simple Coconut Macaroon Recipe | Mommy Evolution

Simple coconut macaroon recipe

I am a sucker for coconut. I can’t help myself.

I start thinking about it… and before I know it, the crazy for coconut has taken over!

Coconut macaroons are perfect for Christmas cookies or a winter treat.

Go on… indulge your senses into these awesome delicacies. 

Christmas Coconut Macaroons Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla. Note: If you’re worried about being gluten-free, you can’t go wrong with McCormick’s extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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coconut macaroon recipe Directions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: For a stronger coconut flavor and toasted appearance, evenly spread out the coconut on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes.

Don’t fully toast the coconut now… when it starts to toast just a bit take it out of the oven.

Let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 3: Combine the egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and salt with a whisk until it is frothy.

Step 4: Add in the coconut and mix thoroughly.

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Step 5: Place parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat on your baking sheet.

Step 6: Wet your hands (to help prevent sticking) and shape the cookie mixture into balls.

Step 7: Bake for 15-20 minutes until they are the desired color.

The more golden the macaroons, the more toasted they are.

Step 8: If you wanted to get a little crazy, drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over the coconut macaroons before serving.

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Christmas Cookies! Simple Coconut Macaroon Recipe (Gluten-Free)

Simple Coconut Macaroon Recipe | The Jenny Evolution

Get ready for a Simple Coconut Macaroon Recipe that is chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside and naturally gluten-free! They feel fancy but are so simple to make!

Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract (see Additional Notes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. For a stronger coconut flavor and toasted appearance, evenly spread out the coconut on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes. Don't fully toast the coconut now... when it starts to toast just a bit take it out of the oven. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  3. Combine the egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and salt with a whisk until it is frothy.
  4. Add in the coconut and mix thoroughly.
  5. Place parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat on your baking sheet.
  6. Wet your hands (to help prevent sticking) and shape the cookie mixture into balls.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until they are the desired color. The more golden the macaroons, the more toasted they are.
  8. If you wanted to get a little crazy, drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over the coconut macaroons before serving.
© Mommy Evolution

 

Adapted from The Kitchn. And while The Kitchn likes their macaroons super crunchy, I think they should be touched golden brown and still chewy on the inside.

 

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Comments

  1. Carol @ The Red Painted Cottage says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. I’ve already have it printed off.

    Reply
  2. Beverly says

    November 10, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    These look wonderful! I thought coconut macaroons were difficult to make, so I’ve never tried making them. I’ll definitely be giving your recipe a try. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinned and Tweeted.

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      November 10, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Oh they are really quite easy to make!!! Enjoy the recipe and happy eating 😀

      Reply
  3. Creatively Homespun says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:45 am

    This is gorgeous!! I bet it’s also delicious! Thank you for linking up to Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party. I have pinned your recipe to our Tasty Tuesday’s Pinterest Board.

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      November 13, 2015 at 8:13 am

      These coconut macaroons are my absolute favorite cookie to make every holiday season. Just thinking of them makes my mouth water!

      Reply
  4. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    November 13, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Yumm!!! These look so delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
    xoxo
    Lisa

    Reply
  5. Deb- It's me, debcb! says

    November 14, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I love coconut so I need to make these soon! Thanks for linking up at the Best of the Blogosphere Linky party!

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      November 14, 2015 at 11:56 am

      These are my favorite Christmas cookies to make every single year!

      Reply
  6. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    November 14, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared.

    Reply
  7. Lou Lou Girls says

    November 15, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    This is perfect! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we get to see your fabulous new creations. The party goes until Friday at 7 pm. Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      November 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks! It’s my absolutely favorite holiday cookie… and I think I’m going to have to make another batch soon 🙂

      Reply
  8. Samantha says

    November 16, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    These look great and I know my hubby would love them! Thanks for linking up at the Weekend Wind-Down Party!

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      November 16, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      These are my FAVORITE holiday cookies! Happy eating 🙂

      Reply
  9. Terri S. says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    Thanks so much for recipe! I love coconut macaroons and now can make them for my family. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      December 10, 2015 at 9:36 am

      They’re my absolute favorite! Happy eating 🙂

      Reply
  10. Celena says

    May 25, 2016 at 12:19 am

    Do you think honey could work in these?

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      May 25, 2016 at 10:37 am

      To be honest, I hadn’t thought of honey. I think it could add extra moisture, but if you like your macaroons that way, it could be a win. Never hurts to try! But if you do, please please come back and tell me how they came out.

      Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    August 4, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    These were disastrous. When I kook at other recipes, the egg whites are normally whipped. They do not whip if the sugar is added first. The liquid pooled out of these cookies as they cooked.

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      August 5, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      Oh that’s a bummer. I didn’t have a problem making these at all… make them every holiday season.

      Reply
    • Kimberly says

      December 13, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      I had the same results, if I could post pictures I would. Followed the recipe to the T even looked up frothy to make sure, and they still came out oozing. Wondering if you added sugar while beating egg whites how it would turn out, that and beating until soft peeks form.

      Reply
  12. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    November 20, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    Ah – good old fashioned traditional macaroons!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!

    Reply
  13. Leanna says

    November 20, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    These cookies are such a timeless delicious treat. love coconut macaroons

    Reply
  14. Karly says

    November 27, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    These cookies look yummy! Thanks for linkin’ up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  15. Phyllis McGuire says

    December 22, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    These were easy to prepare and look tasty, but I can’t get them to release from the parchment paper. Should I have used something different?

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      December 23, 2016 at 8:34 am

      No… I used parchment paper and just lifted them off with my fingers (not a spatula).

      Reply
  16. ainfanti15 says

    December 12, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    These look amazing! I can’t wait to try… I have had trouble finding a good recipes for these!

    Reply
  17. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    December 14, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Oh how I love coconut macaroons! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!

    Reply

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