Description
Deliciously chewy Coconut Macaroons made with sweetened shredded coconut and condensed milk, baked to a golden perfection and topped with a smooth chocolate drizzle for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroon Mixture
- 3 1/4 cups (10 oz/300 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 7 ounces (225 g) sweetened condensed milk (approximately half of a 14-ounce can)
Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/2 cup (3 oz/90 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet, white, or dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the sweetened shredded coconut and exactly 7 ounces of sweetened condensed milk. Be careful not to add more condensed milk to avoid melting during baking.
- Form Macaroons: Using a tablespoon-sized cookie dough scoop, scoop and pack the coconut mixture gently without overloading, then drop each mound onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the macaroons for 15 minutes until they are lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and leave them on the baking sheet for an additional 5 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir vigorously, then continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Transfer the melted chocolate into a sandwich-sized plastic zip bag, cut a tiny corner off one end, and drizzle the chocolate over the cooled macaroons evenly.
Notes
- Resist the urge to use more than 7 ounces of sweetened condensed milk; excess will cause the cookies to melt during baking.
- Weigh the sweetened condensed milk precisely for the best texture and consistency.
- Feel free to substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with white or dark chocolate for a different flavor.
- Store coconut macaroons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
