Coconut Macaroon Cookies ~ Skip the Blueberry Bait Boy Bar and make room for some Captivating Coconut Macaroon Cookies next time you are out to catch your dreamy boy.
Coconut Macaroons
The name of this cookie doesn’t quite have the story, the Blueberry Bait Boy Bars, but it did catch one boy, or man I should say in particular.
Yes, this was the first cookie I made for my husband, Matt. I’m pretty sure he ate almost half the batch. Now whether or not the cookies captivated him by taste or he relented from overindulgences, I was able to convince him to watch The Break Up, (a movie he had previously mentioned a disinterest in watching) for one of our first dates.
I like to think it’s the former. To this day, it’s still one of his favorite cookies I make. Unfortunately it is also mine, so they don’t last too long in our house.
If you love coconut macaroons, trust me when I say, this is the best recipe you will ever come across. Aside from Matt, anytime I make this cookie for a coconut macaroon lover they agree that this is the best recipe as well.
A few notes:
- Fast and easy, this is a one bowl cookie.
- Be sure the mixture is heated to proper temperature.
- Use parchment over silpats for best results.
- This recipe does not double well, so make two batches.
- Use high quality coconut, less expensive brands tend to be too dry.
Captivating Coconut Macaroon Cookies
Yields 22 2 1/2 inch cookies. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Ingredients:
- 4 large egg whites
- 3 cups of sweetened shredded coconuts
- 2/3cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients into one heat proof bowl and set it over 2 inches of barely simmering water. Stir mixture, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl to prevent any burning. Continue heating until the mixture is hot the touch and egg whites have thickened, about 6-7 minutes. Mixture is ready when a scoop can hold its shape without a puddle of syrup forming around it.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place it 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until edges of cooking and protruding parts are golden brown. Cool cookies completely before removing from paper.
Adapted from Alice Medrich
Aw, so sweet! I can imagine that these would be captivating
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This is one of my absolute favorite cookies in the world! They are ridiculously easy to make and the coconut flavor and crunch really shines through. Yours look simple perfect.
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These look so pretty that I’m kinda wishing I haven’t spent most of my life telling people I was allergic to coconut just to get out of eating it. LOL
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Okay, I think I would marry you if you gave these to me LOL! They look amazing, and are my favourite cookies ever.. I want to make these!! I need to find some pennies to buy some coconut O_O!
Coconut macaroons are my son’s favorite cookie. He will be in heaven when I make this recipe for him.
Mimi
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These look beautiful!
Will have to make for my own husband. Sadly, he might not save any for me. 
Happy Tuesday!
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