Simply Sensational Sweet and Chewy Coconut Macaroon Cookies!

Coconut Macaroon Cookies Recipe

• 14 ounces sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1. Adjust your oven racks so one is in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla until well blended.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites and salt on high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently stir/fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
5. Drop the batter onto lined cookie sheets with either two teaspoons or a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop 2-inches apart.
6. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes then transfer the cookies to a wire rack with a thin metal spatula to cool completely.

This recipe yields between 2 and 3 dozen Coconut Macaroon Cookies.

Golden Coconut Macaroon Cookies Recipe

• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cake flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded coconut

1. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and vanilla until soft peaks form.
3. In another large bowl, sift together flour, sugar and salt. Fold in beaten egg whites, then fold in coconut, mixing thoroughly.
4. Drop the cookie dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lined cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and immediately transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

This recipe yields between 2 1/2 dozen Golden Coconut Macaroon Cookies.

Chewy Coconut Macaroons Recipe

• 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 4 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and butter the paper.
2. In a large bowl, using a fork, stir together the coconut, condensed milk, salt and vanilla and almond extracts until well blended; set aside.
3. In another large bowl, combine the egg whites and cream of tartar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat for about 1 minute until the egg whites are foamy.
4. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating until the egg whites look shiny and smooth and form soft peaks, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Slowly add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form in the egg whites, about 1 minute longer.
6. Using a rubber spatula, in 2 batches, gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture until no white streaks remain.
7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough about 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
8. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, until the cookie edges and some tips of the coconut shreds are lightly browned, about 15-17 minutes.
9. Let cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
10. Store your macaroon cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

This recipe makes about 36 Chewy Coconut Macaroon Cookies.

Chewy Coconut Orange Macaroons Recipe

• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or use nonstick pans.
2. In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the egg until light.
3. Gradually beat in the sugar, vanilla and orange zest and continue beating until light and fluffy.
4. Fold in coconut
5. Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough about 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
6. Bake for 15 minutes.
7. Turn off the heat and let the cookies dry in the oven for 10 minutes longer.
8. The insides of the cookies should still be soft while the outer surface is crispy.
9. Transfer macaroons to wire racks and cool completely.
10. Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

This recipe makes about 36 Chewy Coconut Orange Macaroon Cookies.

Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Macaroons Recipe

• 2 3 1/2-ounce cans flaked coconut (2 2/3 cups)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon shortening

1. Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or lighlty grease and flour sheets.
2. In a mixing bowl combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt.
3. Stir in egg whites and almond extract.
4. Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture about 2 inches apart onto prepared sheets.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are golden.
6. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
7. In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and shortening and stir constantly over low heat until melted.
8. Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled macaroon cookies.

This recipe makes about 30 Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Macaroon Cookies.

One-Bowl Coconut Macaroons Recipe

• 1 package (14 ounces) flaked coconut
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

1. Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl stir together coconut, sugar, flour and salt.
3. Stir in egg whites and almond extract until well blended.
4. Drop teaspoonfuls of cookie mixture about 2 inches apart onto prepared sheets.
5. If desired, press 1 whole almond into center of each cookie.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until cookie edges are golden brown.
7. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.

This recipe makes about 3 dozen One-Bowl Coconut Macaroons.

For One-Bowl Chocolate Macaroons:
Prepare cookies as directed, adding 2 squares Baker's semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted, to coconut mixture/