Always a hit when tucked inside boxes of Christmas sweets, these are a rich, sweet, chewy cookie that is almost a candy. The bittersweet chocolate balances the sweetness of the coconut and the flavors work very well together.
I’ve made these macaroons at Christmastime for the past 3 years. If you love coconut anywhere near as much as we do, you will absolutely fall in love with these cookies.
* These cookies freeze perfectly. I tuck them into freezer-safe ziplocs and remove as much air as possible. I’ve frozen them for up to two months at a time and they taste the same as fresh each time. Simply thaw at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
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Dark Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Recipe from and with thanks to Two Peas And Their Pod
Servings: 18 -20 macaroons
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 1/2 cups sweetened coconut
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate I used 60% dark chocolate Ghiradelli chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats. In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, egg white, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine well. Add the coconut and stir again.
- With a medium size scoop or a couple of spoons, scoop 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoon size mounds of the coconut mixture onto the baking sheets. Once the cookies have all been scooped onto the sheets, use your hands to press them firmly into mounds that have a peak at the top.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until the coconut looks toasted on top of the cookies and they are lightly browned. If you are baking both sheets at the same time, rotate the trays half way through the baking time. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 5 minutes on the baking sheets. The cookies should be firm and set. Remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, melt the chocolate in a small glass bowl. Microwave the chocolate at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds. Once it is smooth and completely melted, lay out a fresh sheet of parchment or wax paper on a baking sheet. Dip the bottom of each cookie in the chocolate and then place the dipped cookies on the paper to dry.
- Place the finished cookies in the refrigerator to harden or allow them to harden at room temperature. You can drizzle the cookies with extra chocolate if desired. Store the macaroons in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
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Monet says
Macaroons are some of my favorite holiday treats. I love coconut! Especially coconut and chocolate. Thank you for sharing!
hobby baker says
Mmmmm, those look beautiful!
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
These are on my list of cookies to make one day, and when I was focusing on gluten free – this was the one recipe that got away. Your cookies are beautiful. Love it!
Pam says
Have to try this! Thanks for the recipe!
Nealey @ Dixie Caviar says
Yum, these look divine! I posted my version of coconut macaroons over at The Kitchn last week. I love giving these as holiday treats!!
Marjie says
OMG, these look wonderful! I can almost feel the calories leaping off your picture and onto me!
Allene says
I made these… Very good.
Brittney Slone says
I will definitely be making these soon. I think I might top each with a toasted almond!
Mia says
These are so delicious and easy!
Bizzy Lizzy's Good Things says
How exquisite!
Anonymous says
May I know if fresh grated coconut can be used?
Mary says
I've never tried that, but I don't know why it wouldn't work. They might not be quite as sweet that way. If you try them with fresh coconut, let me know what you think!
Anonymous says
Thanks. Baked with freshly grated coconut and its delicious. One thing to note is to squeeze out the coconut milk first or mixture will be too wet.
Mary says
That's so cool! Thanks for letting me know!
karen marie says
Just made these tonight. Fantastic! Rare instance where something comes out looking as good as pictured. Thanks!
karen marie says
Just had one for breakfast. Can I say BEST BREAKFAST EVER? This is a definite keeper. Delicious, and they look so elegant.
Karen says
Just made these. Super easy, beautiful and totally delicious. A big hit with all. Thanks!
Evelyn says
These are sooo very GOOD!!! You can add chopped nuts, dried cranberries, etc and get a totally AWESOME result!
Laura says
I made these & my husband LOVED them !!!! Delicious !
Jennifer says
Omg this is my favorite recipe! Made them for Christmas, made them 4 times after that and gave the recipe to those who asked for it!!!!
Anonymous says
My fam LOVED these !!!! Me too
Anonymous says
Had a huge craving for these, Google brought me here. I am so glad!! These are AMAZING.