This coconut macaroon recipe is one of those wonderfully easy treats you can make when you want something sweet without spending much time in the kitchen. There is no complicated preparation, no need to beat egg whites, and no special equipment. Simply mix the ingredients, scoop the mixture into muffin pans, and bake.
The result is a soft, moist coconut treat with a lovely coconut flavor and lightly golden edges. If you love coconut desserts, this is an easy coconut macaroon recipe worth keeping in your collection.
Why You’ll Love This Coconut Macaroon Recipe
- Very easy to make – everything goes into one bowl.
- No electric mixer needed – just mix the ingredients together.
- Quick to bake – the macaroons take only about 12 minutes in the oven.
- Simple ingredients – most of them may already be in your pantry.
- Perfect for sharing – they make a nice addition to a dessert tray, afternoon snack, or coffee break.
Ingredients
You only need six ingredients to make these coconut macaroons:
- Desiccated coconut – provides the main coconut flavor and texture.
- All-purpose flour – gives the macaroons structure.
- Condensed milk – adds sweetness and helps hold the mixture together.
- Eggs – help bind the ingredients.
- Baking powder – gives the macaroons a little lift.
- Vanilla – adds a subtle flavor that complements the coconut.
How to Make Coconut Macaroons
- Mix the ingredients. Place the desiccated coconut, flour, condensed milk, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla in a deep bowl. Mix everything together thoroughly until you have a well-combined mixture.
- Scoop into the muffin pan. Scoop the coconut mixture into a muffin pan. Paper liners are preferable because they make the macaroons easier to remove and serve.
- Bake. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 12 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden. Allow the macaroons to cool before removing them from the pan.
Tips for Making the Best Coconut Macaroons
Use paper liners. The mixture is sticky, so lining the muffin pan makes removing the baked macaroons much easier.
Do not overbake. These macaroons only need about 12 minutes. Overbaking can make them dry rather than soft and moist.
Watch the color. The tops should be lightly golden when they are ready.
Let them cool. They will be easier to handle once they have cooled slightly.
You know you’ve done it right when…
You would know you were successful in making these coconut macaroons when, a little before the end of baking, you can smell its heavenly coconut-ty aroma. And when, in between your fingers, you divide a piece into two, and you get that mildly sticky, inviting texture of the coconut macaroon, you definitely just got it right.
A Simple Coconut Treat
Sometimes a recipe doesn’t need bells and whistles. This easy coconut macaroon recipe is proof. With just a handful of ingredients and one bowl, you can have a batch of soft, coconutty treats ready for the oven in minutes.
If you have condensed milk and desiccated coconut in your pantry, this is a particularly handy recipe to have around. Mix, scoop, bake—and enjoy!
Coconut Macaroon Recipe Counterpart in the Middle Eastern Kitchen
There is a Middle Eastern recipe that is like a cousin of the Filipino coconut macaroon; it is called Coconut Basboosa – you may want to give that a try. Basboosa is a dessert recipe in its own right, but the addition of desiccated coconut made it fascinating in a different way.
PrintCoconut Macaroons
Soft, chewy Filipino coconut macaroons—sweet, easy to bake, and perfect for snacks or gifting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
- 3 cups desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 can (375g) condensed milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a deep bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, flour, condensed milk, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Scoop the mixture into a paper-lined muffin pan.
Frequently-Asked Questions
What is a coconut macaroon?
A coconut macaroon is a small coconut-based sweet made with shredded or desiccated coconut and other ingredients that bind the mixture together. Coconut macaroons are different from French macarons, which are delicate sandwich cookies made with almond flour and meringue.
Can I make these coconut macaroons without a mixer?
Absolutely. This is one of the easiest things about this coconut macaroon recipe. All the ingredients are mixed together by hand in one bowl, so there is no need for an electric mixer.
Do I need to line the muffin pan?
I recommend using paper liners. The coconut mixture is sticky, and liners make the baked macaroons much easier to remove from the pan.
How long do coconut macaroons take to bake?
These coconut macaroons take about 12 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Keep an eye on them toward the end of baking; they should be lightly golden on top.
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