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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

    Published: August 5, 2016 · Last Updated: July 19, 2022 by Heather · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    These chocolate-dipped macaroons are deliciously sweet and soft on the inside. On the outside, toasted coconut adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Dipping these cookies in semi-sweet chocolate gives them the perfect finishing touch. This recipe is perfect for your next party tray!

    overhead shot of macaroons on a plate

    I often plan my desserts around what ingredients I have at home. If a recipe requires only a few items that I don't have, I'll prioritize that recipe over one where I'd need to visit the grocery store. All this leads us to these delicious coconut macaroons. What inspired me to bake these cookies? I only needed two items from the grocery store—an obvious win in my book.

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    • Key ingredients and why we use them
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    So let's chat about these cookies a little bit. These coconut macaroons are dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and take about 5 minutes of prep work and need about 15 minutes in the oven. It doesn't get any easier! I love how the texture of the sweet gooey inside is complimented by the crunchy toasted coconut on the outside.

    platter of coconut macaroons

    Key ingredients and why we use them

    Coconut: Coconut can be a pretty polarizing ingredient for desserts. If you aren't a fan of coconut, steer clear of these little beauties. You need sweetened coconut in this recipe. Unsweetened coconut will not work.

    Sweetened Condensed Milk: You can find this ingredient in the baking aisle of the grocery store. Make sure that you aren't grabbing evaporated milk that comes in a similar can.

    Almond Extract: Almond extract has a distinct nutty flavor that pairs well with the coconut in this recipe. You can swap it out for vanilla extract if you're not a fan of almonds.

    two fingers holding a macaroon close up

    Storage

    You can store these cookies at room temperature in a tightly sealed container for up to four days. The crunchy exterior will become softer after about one day in storage. The cookies will still taste delicious, you'll just lose the texture on the outside.

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    Recipe

    Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

    These chocolate-dipped macaroons are deliciously sweet and soft on the inside. On the outside, toasted coconut adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Dipping these cookies in semi-sweet chocolate gives them the perfect finishing touch. This recipe is perfect for your next party tray!
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    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Yield: 24 cookies

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
    • 5 ½ cups flaked sweetened coconut
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounce
    • 1 ¼ teaspoons almond extract
    • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips melted

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, coconut, and salt. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla using your hands until well blended. Use an ice cream scoop to drop dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about golf ball size.
    • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until coconut is toasted. Once cooled, dip cookies in melted chocolate and cool completely on waxed paper.

    Notes and Tips

    I chilled my mixture for 15 minutes before baking. This helps things firm up a little bit and produces a rounder-shaped macaroon that is perfect for dipping in chocolate!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Happy Baking!
    Heather

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    1. chefkreso

      December 13, 2016 at 7:56 am

      I love coconut macaroons so much and these look amazing!

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    2. Just Add Attitude

      August 29, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      I don't like grocery shopping either at least if it means a trip to the supermarket although I do love speciality food shops. And I also confess to having a certain fascination with supermarkets in other countries as I love to look at the different things on offer. Chocolate and coconut sound like a great mix, and the pictures are making me wish I could taste them! I'd make some but I fear I might eat the whole batch. ;)

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      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        August 29, 2016 at 4:18 pm

        I love shopping at grocery stores in other countries too! It's an exception to my anti-supermarket rule. I consider it an adventure! Especially if you find a new item that you can try out. I found a bottle of rose water when I was on vacation in France a couple years ago and had a great time finding recipes where I could use it!

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    3. Antonia

      August 19, 2016 at 7:36 pm

      These look delicious Heather, and I love how easy they are to make! I am with you on the grocery store! My husband doesn't like coconut, so these would be safe in the house ;) Have a wonderful weekend my friend :-D

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      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        August 21, 2016 at 4:11 pm

        Thank you Antonia! Hope you and the family had a wonderful weekend as well! We are just getting settled in to watch the closing ceremonies tonight :)

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        • Antonia

          August 22, 2016 at 9:40 am

          Thank you! I have really enjoyed the Olympics, but I missed the closing ceremonies :( I hope you enjoyed it!

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    4. apuginthekitchen

      August 06, 2016 at 7:24 am

      I love coconut and it's been a long time since I've made macaroons. Love the dip in chocolate one of my favorite candies is mounds or almond joy!!

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      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        August 06, 2016 at 1:27 pm

        These totally remind me of almond joy candy bars! That's actually where I got the idea of using almond extract instead of vanilla!

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        • apuginthekitchen

          August 06, 2016 at 1:58 pm

          Love????????????????????

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    5. Jess

      August 05, 2016 at 9:14 am

      My grandmother LOVES coconut. I'm not a huge fan, but because these look so quick and easy to do I think I may surprise her with these little babies anyway, I'm sure she would love them. Thank you Heather, have a good weekend :-)

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      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        August 05, 2016 at 2:19 pm

        They are so quick and easy Jess I bet your grandma would love them! Matt is pretty 'meh' about coconut but even he had two of these ;) Hope you have a great weekend too Jess. Looks like the weather should be nice!

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