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Three coconut macaroons (Kokosmakronen) on a wooden board and grey tea towel. A bowl of extra macaroons is blurred out in the background.

Easy Coconut Macaroons Without Condensed Milk

Caro Jensen
Coconut macaroons without condensed milk are quick and easy to make. You only need 20 minutes and five simple ingredients to bake a batch of these delicious coconut cookies with a melted chocolate drizzle.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French, German
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 egg whites room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups desiccated coconut dried and unsweetened
  • 100 g milk chocolate optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F/180C and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the egg whites, sugar, and vanilla by hand until the sugar has fully dissolved. You don't need to beat the egg whites until they're stiff. Simply combine everything well by hand for 2-3 minutes.
    2 egg whites, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Gently fold in the desiccated coconut and combine everything well into a sticky white mixture.
    2 cups desiccated coconut
  • Evenly shape the coconut macaroons with a small cookie scoop or tablespoon and place them on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake the macaroons for 12-15 minutes until they're golden brown. Let them cool slightly on the tray before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • To melt the chocolate, you can either use a microwave or a double boiler. In the microwave, heat the chocolate in short intervals on low heat, stirring between each one. If you're using a double boiler, gently melt the chocolate over simmering water, stirring consistently until smooth.
    100 g milk chocolate
  • Dip the base into the melted chocolate or add a drizzle to the macaroons. Let it set and they're ready to be enjoyed!

Notes

Combine the egg whites, sugar, and vanilla thoroughly by hand until the sugar is dissolved. You don't need to beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they're stiff.
Once you've folded in the coconut, continue to shape and bake the macaroons straight away or the mixture will get too thick.
Make sure the oven is up to temperature for the sugar to caramelize during baking. You're after a slightly crunchy, golden brown outside and a moist and chewy texture on the inside.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Christmas, easy, Gluten-Free, quick
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