These super easy coconut macaroons are so good and a great addition to any gathering. Perfect for afternoon coffee or tea.
If you love easy and delicious recipes, you will want to check out these delicious Southern Pecan Pralines. They are a classic for a reason and go great with these coconut macaroons. Only a few ingredients and easy to make.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
This recipe is only three ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to put together, so that is a huge plus. These macaroons are delicious and only take about 10-12 minutes to bake, so you have a great little treat in around 30 minutes. Easy recipes are always a plus and not everything in the kitchen should take a long time or be hard.
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
- Sweetened Shredded Coconut
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Toppings (optional)
SWAPS
The one thing you could swap out in this recipe is different extracts. I think almonds go great with coconuts, so that would be a great swap. You can also add what you like on the top, one addition could be chocolate chips if you want some chocolate with the coconut.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
These could be more simple to make, but they are a little messy!
COOKING STEPS
Step 1
Combine coconut flakes, vanilla extract and condensed milk in a large bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Use either an ice cream scoop or your hands to roll into a walnut size (walnut out of the shell) ball and pat down a little and place on lined baking sheet. Place a pecan or half a cherry on the top or whatever you wish to use as a topping.
Step 3
Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove from baking sheet immediately when you take them out of the oven and let cool. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen macaroons.
⭐TIP
If you are rolling these out with your hands, I always spray a little cooking spray on my hands to keep them from sticking as badly. We also think these are wonderful cold, so once they cool, we pop them in the fridge, which helps them to cool down and they seem to hold the ball shape well too.
SERVE THIS WITH
These little treats go great with just about any other snack, but if you are making them for an event like a baby shower, wedding shower or the holidays you may want to add:
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All condensed milk is sweetened, that is what makes it condensed milk, the addition of sugar. Learn more with this article about it.
Yes, these are gluten free.
STORING
These are very easy to store, just put in an airtight container. They will keep for a bit too. I actually like mine cold, so I put them in the fridge.
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SERVING SIZE
These make about 2 dozen depending on the size that you make them. You can easily double this recipe! Great for any holiday or special occasion!
3-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
These 3 ingredient Coconut Macaroons are the perfect treat. Great for any wedding shower, baby shower, afternoon tea or the holiday season. These macaroons take about 10 minutes to put together and 12-15 minutes to cook!
- 1 14 ounce package sweetened coconut flakes or 5 1/3 cups
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
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Combine coconut flakes, vanilla extract and condensed milk in a large bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use either an ice cream scoop or your hands to make these into balls and flatten a little and lay on cookie sheet.
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Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are browned. Depending on the oven this could take 15 minutes Remove from baking sheet immediately when you take them out of the oven and let cool.
If rolling with your hands, I spray my hands with a little cooking oil, so it’s not as sticky.
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