Strawberry Vanilla Coconut Macaroons: chewy coconut macaroons. Makes 24 cookies in about 1.3 hours.
Strawberry Vanilla Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
Scales from a half to a double batch; bake the extra trays in rounds.
- 3 ⅓ cups (280.0 g)unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¾ cup (245.0 g)sweetened condensed milk
- 2.0 (66.0 g)large egg whites
- ¼ tsp (2.0 g)fine salt
- 3.0 tbsp (16.0 g)freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Heat oven to 325°F (163°C); line baking trays with parchment.
- Stir coconut, sweetened condensed milk, salt and all flavor additions until evenly coated.
- In a clean bowl beat egg whites to soft peaks; fold gently into the coconut mixture.
- Scoop 24 compact mounds with a small ice-cream scoop; press loose flakes into each mound.
- Bake 19–23 minutes until tips and bottoms are gold; check centers are set rather than wet/raw.
- Cool fully on parchment before storage; sticky centers will firm as they cool.
Tips
- Drying and room humidity strongly affect this recipe: pack airtight only when completely cool.
- Use clean tools; traces of fat reduce egg-white foam volume.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make strawberry vanilla coconut macaroons?
Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 22 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 24 cookies.
How should I store strawberry vanilla coconut macaroons?
Room temperature airtight for 4–6 days; freeze plain baked cookies for longer storage.
Can I make strawberry vanilla coconut macaroons ahead?
Yes. Room temperature airtight for 4–6 days; freeze plain baked cookies for longer storage.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2160 cal · 110g fat · 293g carbs · 36g protein · 247g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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