I recently tried some coconut macaroons from the health food store. I loved them, except they were a little too sweet for my taste. I hadn’t had a macaroon in ages and decided that I needed to make some.
Many coconut macaroon recipes call for sweetened condensed milk. I knew it could be done without that ingredient. This recipe is actually very simple, and requires few ingredient.
You do need to use unsweetened coconut which might require a trip to the health food store. Unsweetened coconut
You can use regular sugar or coconut palm sugar
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 6 Tablespoons sugar or coconut palm sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg whites with a fork until foamy.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until well mixed.
- Form into balls about one tablespoon in size or drop from a round tablespoon sized measuring spoon or cookie dough scoop. I left mine flat on the bottom and rounded on top.
- Bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Makes about 16 macaroons.
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Oooh, I love these, Linda! I find that most macaroons–either safe “store-bought” ones (and I think I know the store-bought variety you are talking about) or ones made from recipes–are way too sweet. So I love the idea of yours. Both versions look wonderful!
Shirley
Shirley, these might still be a little sweet for your taste, but you can adjust the sugar. I find they taste sweeter after a day or two. I definitely like the coconut palm sugar ones better.
Macaroons are one of my favorites! They are so simple, easy, and delicious. These look beautiful! I am excited to see a recipe that does not call for sweetened condensed milk or sweetened coconut.
Oh, I love your simple recipe! I’ve never tried to make macaroons, but these look just perfect! And your picture is gorgeous!
I tried these I can’t seem to keep them from falling apart? Any ideas of what I could be doing wrong??
I’m sorry you’re having problems with the macaroons! Try pressing them firmly into a scoop or measuring spoon when forming them. Then let them cool completely before moving them.
Thank you for posting this recipe! I just made it and it came out tasting really really good.
So glad you liked them, Jo!