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Re-Post: Soft & Chewy Coconut Macaroons (GF, Vegan)

April 1, 2015 By Danielle 19 Comments

Coconut Macaroon 2

This week combines both Passover and Easter – we’re honoring each as I am Jewish and my husband is Catholic.  Translation: lucky little Audrey gets Passover cookies this week and an Easter basket this weekend (and hopefully not a confused identity as an adult).  While said lucky toddler was napping today I made these coconut macaroons as a fun treat to wake up to.  They’re ready in a snap, do not require any tiresome whisking of egg whites, are pretty darn healthy, and my favorite part, they’re soft and delicious.  Oh, and they’re gluten-free, nut-free and vegan if you’re into that sort of thing….

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Recipe: Soft & Chewy Coconut Macaroons (GF, Vegan)
Serves: Makes approx. 15 cookies
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour*
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat mat.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Once easily handled, place packed 1 tablespoonfuls of mixture onto baking sheet. Place in oven on middle rack and cook 20-22 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Notes
* If you don't have coconut flour, for best results use either gluten-free all-purpose, almond flour (this will not be nut-free), regular all-purpose, whole-wheat, or whole-wheat pastry (this will not be gluten-free).

Optional Chocolate Drizzle: For an extra fun touch melt dark chocolate chips (I use about ¼ cup) in microwave in 30 second increments. Stir and continue until all chocolate is melted and smooth. Drizzle over macaroons and let cool before serving. If you're vegan, make sure to buy vegan chips.
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Comments

  1. Natalie Tamara says

    April 16, 2014 at 6:55 am

    Yum! It looks like these translate very well into a vegan recipe – must try 🙂

    Reply
    • daniellekrupa says

      April 16, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      They definitely do – I hope you like them!!

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    May 15, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    These look great! I don’t have any maple syrup on hand, so would honey work? I have organic liquid honey and raw honey.

    Reply
    • daniellekrupa says

      May 16, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you! And yes, honey will work, I would use the liquid over the raw though. Agave nectar or brown rice syrup would work as well.

      Reply
  3. Joy says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    These look incredible! You said 1/4 pure maple syrup. Is that 1/4 cup? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      November 6, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      Yes, it is 1/4 cup – thank you for noticing this!!

      Reply
  4. Rivka Freeman says

    December 28, 2014 at 6:15 am

    You can’t use whole wheat flour or any grain flour on Passover!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      January 5, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      The actual recipe calls for coconut four – which is not a grain.

      Reply
  5. Lucia says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    There must be something missing, it’s falling appart, no way to form macaroons:(

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      February 20, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      I’m so sorry that it isn’t working for you…A few things it could be: Are you using full fat coconut milk and not coconut milk beverage? That will affect consistency. Also, make sure that you are letting the mixture thicken enough on the stove. And lastly, if it’s still not coming together and getting sticky, place the mixture in the fridge for 15-20 minutes and then try forming into macaroons. Hope this helps.

      Reply
      • Joy says

        May 10, 2016 at 9:44 pm

        I’m a bit confused by this comment. Can you clarify if this recipe uses canned coconut milk or the one from a carton? (If it’s the carton kind, can I substitute a different non-dairy milk?)

        Thanks!!! I am so excited to make these!

        Reply
        • Danielle says

          May 11, 2016 at 7:58 pm

          Hi – It’s pure coconut milk, that comes in a can. The kind in a carton is considered beverage and is processed, thinner and won’t work as well. You really want the thick, creaminess of the full-fat coconut milk in a can. Hope this helps!

          Reply
  6. Anna says

    March 26, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    These were the best macaroons ever! So chewy and coconuty! I served them at a family dinner party and 2 others said the same thing. Using coconut milk is brilliant.

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      March 26, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you, Anna – I am so happy to hear you (and your family) enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    April 3, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    These are the bomb.com and I added a touch of almond extract to make them over the top. Thanks for the recipe! 😉

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      April 4, 2015 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks, I’m so glad you like them! And the addition of almond extract sounds so good!! I need to try that 🙂

      Reply
  8. Debbie says

    December 23, 2016 at 5:36 am

    I am very excited to make these macaroons. I have to say too how impressed I am with your bio. I too have a degree in counseling psychology and nutrition and practice
    both psychotherapy and holistic wellness counseling. So glad that I stumbled upon your site. Thanks for these recipes!

    Reply
  9. Kristen says

    April 4, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    I was so happy to find this recipe that is egg and gluten free. I made them today and they are delicious! My cookies came out much darker than yours. Did you used a lighter maple syrup or a special type of coconut that retains the white color? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      April 12, 2017 at 1:39 pm

      Hi Kristen – I do use a light grade A maple syrup that is amber in color. If you used grade B it wouldn’t really affect the taste, but it would make them a tiny bit darker. Was your coconut toasted? If so, that would certainly make them darker. I use an unsweetened coconut that is very light/white in color.

      Reply

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