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chocolate coconut macaroons in a white tray.
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Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

These chocolate coconut macaroons are a delicious twist on the classic coconut macaroons—sweet, moist, and chewy inside with a crisp exterior. They’re dipped in white chocolate for an irresistible finish everyone will love. Made with just 6 simple ingredients, they’re naturally gluten-free and easy to make!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate coconut macaroons, coconut macaroons
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 28 Cookies
Calories 82kcal
Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°F) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix. Add coconut, condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt into a large bowl and stir well to thoroughly combine.
  • Finish. Add egg whites into another bowl and beat with an electric beater until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
  • Scoop. Using a 1½-tablespoon scoop, scoop the cookie batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each of them about 1 inch apart. Smooth any rough edges using a spoon to give a more rounded look.
  • Bake. Bake one sheet at a time for 20 to 24 minutes, until the cookies feel slightly dry when touched. Place baking sheet on a wire rack to cool completely.
    👉 Don’t overbake: Since these macaroons are dark, it’s harder to judge by color. Instead, start checking around the 21-minute mark. If the tops feel dry to the touch, take them out—overbaking will make them dry.

Dip in white chocolate

  • Melt chocolate. Break the chocolate bar into small pieces and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until the white chocolate is completely smooth.
  • Dip. Dip the bottom of the cookies in the melted chocolate (let it come to about ¼-inch in height around the edges). Remove cookies, draining excess chocolate and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate is set, about 1 hour. (Pop the tray in the fridge or freezer to set the chocolate quickly.)
    👉 You can also drizzle the top of the cookies with the chocolate instead of dipping, if desired.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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Notes

Separating egg whites while they are cold makes the process easier.
Don't over-bake! Over baking might make the chocolate coconut macaroons dry.
Use a cookie scoop so that all the macaroons are even in size.
Pop the tray in the fridge or freezer to set the chocolate quickly. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.1mg