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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (Baked) » Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Drizzle recipe

    LAST UPDATED: November 4, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: November 19, 2020 By Toni Dash 13 Comments

    Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Drizzle recipe

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    Golden Coconut Macaroons are crunchy on the outside, soft and sweet in the middle. These special cookies are drizzled with chocolate for an extra rich finishing touch. Only 4 ingredients!

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    For anyone who loves coconut these special cookies are a favorite! They are easy to make and are bursting with sweet coconut flavor.

    They are a perfect addition to a Christmas cookie platter and any other time of the year.

    Pair them with Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Meringue Cookies, Stained Glass Cookies and some Christmas Crack for an amazing Christmas cookie assortment.

    Jump to:
    • What are Macaroons?
    • Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe
    • Recipe Ingredients + Notes
    • Variations
    • How to Make it – Step-by-Step
    • Pro Tips
    • Storing Them
    • More Recipes You’ll Love!
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    What are Macaroons?

    There is only one ‘o’ separating French Macarons and Macaroons. And unfortunately the two get confused.

    French Macarons are dainty puffed sandwich cookies with filling.

    Coconut Macaroons (mac-uh-runes) are a shredded coconut cookie of sorts.

    A perfect coconut macaroon is slightly golden on the outside and soft and supple inside. It’s a wonderful texture combination. 

    They are naturally gluten-free as there is no flour. 

    Macaroons only have 4 ingredients and are easy to make.

    coconut macaroons

    Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe

    With only four ingredients this recipe is a cinch! And the chocolate drizzle is an add on.

    Once the macaroons are baked and cooled you can stop there and they’ll still be delicious!

    As they turn golden when baking the coconut is toasting for a wonderful flavor.

    Recipe Ingredients + Notes

    Shredded Sweetened Coconut. This is the signature ingredient in macaroons. The sweet shreds of coconut bake together in a delicious mound that’s soft and chewy.

    Sweetened Condensed Milk. This sweetens the macaroons and holds them together.

    Vanilla Extract. Adds delicious flavor.

    Chocolate Bark. Melted and drizzled on top of the macaroons.

    macaroons ingredients

    What is Chocolate Bark?

    It is a chocolate flavored almond bark, a baking product intended for melting and coatings. 

    Because of the different ingredients chocolate flavored almond bark does not need to be tempered like chocolate does.

    It melts easily and hardens firmly making it great for a drizzle as in this recipe.

    It comes in a few forms with squares being the most common (see photo 9 below). 

    Can regular Chocolate be used?

    Regular chocolate can be used. Melt as directed on the package, drizzle and allow to harden.

    A note with regular chocolate: it will not harden as firmly and can be messy when handled as it begins to warm in the hand.

    Variations

    Stick a whole raw almond in the middle. And form the macroon around it.

    Add mini chocolate chips to the coconut mixture. 

    Add in some chopped dried fruit.

    Add almond extract instead of vanilla.

    Make them with shredded unsweetened coconut. They’ll be less sweet and the exterior will be crisper.

    Instant of drizzling on chocolate make them with the bottom dipped in chocolate. Melt the chocolate and dip just the bottom of the cooled macaroons in the chocolate. Let them set before handling.

    coconut macaroons inside

    How to Make it – Step-by-Step

    STEP 1. Preparation.

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Fit a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with non-stick spray (photo 4).

    STEP 2. Make the Macaroons.

    In a large bowl carefully fold the shredded coconut, condensed milk and vanilla extract together (photo 1).

    Mix by hand with a spatula (photos 2-3). DO NO USE A MIXER as this will pulverize the coconut.

    coconut macaroons recipe steps 1-4

    STEP 3. Bake the Macaroons.

    Drop the mixture by the tablespoon or with a 1-tablespoon cookie or ice cream scoop onto the prepared baking sheet (photos 5-6). 

    Bake for 8-10 minutes until the coconut begins to turn golden brown (photo 7).

    Allow the macaroons to cool slightly on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (photo 8).

    coconut macaroons recipe steps 5-8

    STEP 4. Drizzle with Chocolate.

    The macaroons are fine to eat at this point. But if you want to take them up a notch drizzle them with chocolate!

    Melt the chocolate bark in a double boiler or in a bowl over simmering water (do not allow the bowl to touch the surface of the water)(photo 9).

    Stir constantly when the chocolate begins to melt (photo 10). Stir until the chocolate is fully melted (photo 11).

    Place a sheet of wax paper under the cooling rack and using a fork drizzle the chocolate over the macaroons (photo 12).

    Allow them to sit until the chocolate fully sets (5-10 minutes) (photo 13).

    coconut macaroons recipe steps 9-11
    coconut macaroons recipe steps 12-13

    Pro Tips

    Mix the coconut mixture by hand for the best results.

    Allow to fully cool before moving them.

    Storing Them

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

    coconut macaroons in bowl

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    Recipe

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    Coconut Macaroons

    Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside Coconut Macaroons are a coconut-lover's cookie! Finished with some drizzled chocolate.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 105kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 7 ounce package sweetened shredded coconut
    • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 6 ounces Chocolate Bark

    Instructions

    Making the Macaroons

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
      TIP: for easy cleanup line the sheet with parchment paper and spray the paper with non-stick spray.
    • In a large bowl, fold together by hand the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and the coconut. This is best done by hand with a spatula. A mixer will break down the coconut.
    • Drop from tablespoon, either with a measuring spoon or a medium sized cookie scoop, onto the greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the flakes of coconut start to turn a golden brown color. Be careful to not let them burn.
    • Let the macaroons cool slightly on the baking sheet and then move them to a rack to finish cooling completely.

    Drizzling the Chocolate

    • Use the double broiler method to melt the chocolate. You can do this easily by placing a bowl on top of a pot of boiling water. The boiling water will melt the chocolate without letting it burn.
    • Place the cooling rack of macaroons over a sheet of wax paper and drizzle the chocolate all over the tops. The chocolate will harden up in about 5-10 minutes.
    • Store covered at room temperature.

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    Notes

    Pro Tips
    Mix by hand for the best results.
    Do not move the macaroons until they are fully cooled.
    Storing Them
    Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says

      November 24, 2020 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      YUM!! These are SO GOOD!! And that chocolate drizzle…amazing!

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    2. katerina says

      November 24, 2020 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      mmm…these coconut macaroons are amazing!! I am so excited about this recipe!

      Reply
    3. Cathy says

      November 23, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Love the addition of chocolate… it’s just the right combo!

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