19 Coconut Macaroon Recipes To Satisfy Any Craving

Whether you’re looking for another gluten-free baking recipe to add to your collection or simply are a fan of all things coconut, you can’t go wrong with a batch of homemade macaroons. There are a few variations on the base recipe (some call for sweetened condensed milk while other recipes make the cookies without it) and you can always mix up the flavor with your favorite add-ins but, regardless of what you decide you’ll find that it only takes a handful of ingredients and a little bit of time to whip up a batch of these chewy coconut treats.

Take Ina’s popular recipe, for starters. With just 5 ingredients (that you likely have in your pantry or refigerator right now) you can make cookies that fans call “wonderful”, “outstanding” and “spectacular”. Make them for dessert during Passover, add them to your holiday cookie plate — or whip up a batch anytime you need a no-fuss sweet treat.

These chocolatey, coconutty cookies are sure to be the talk of your dessert spread. It’s important to add the chocolate candy to the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven, while they’re still soft and pliable; so, if your kitchen is on the cooler side, simply turn off your oven (to prevent overbaking) and work with one baking sheet at a time. The secret to that telltale coconut cookie chew is letting them cool completely on the baking sheets before serving or storing.

Calling all coconut lovers: These keto-friendly macaroons are great plain, or change them up with some grated citrus zest or chopped herbs like rosemary folded into the batter.

Molly gives classic coconut macaroons her signature touch: a whole lot of rainbow sprinkles!

In the mood for key lime pie? These bite-sized macaroon bars will satisfy your cravings without having to devour a whole pie!

Punch up the flavor of this classic coconut cookie with one simple addition: nuggets of dried apricot.

These macaroons have the perfect combination of sweet white chocolate, salty macadamia nuts and rich chopped dried pineapple.

These chocolate-drizzled treats have two times the tropical coconut flavor thanks to the addition of a secret ingredient: coconut extract.

Lemon and pistachios offer a fresh spin on this classic treat. We reccomend using freshly grated zest but if you don't have lemons on hand, you can use a teaspoon of dried lemon peel (which has a much stronger flavor) instead.

This recipe combines the rich decadence of coconut macaroons and fudgy brownies. A simple macaroon mixture creates a crisp and chewy macaroon pie crust that's loaded with toasted coconut flavor. It's the perfect base for the rich brownie filling. Don't forget to finish it off with a healthy dollop of whipped cream.

Sometimes the simplest tweaks make all the difference, like the addition of dark rum in these coconut cookies. Just a little lends a wonderfully rich sweetness to the treats for a flavor you won't forget!

Instead of dunking the bottom half of your coconut macaroons in chocolate, dunk the top. It's the perfect excuse to sprinkle something delicious on top — in this case, chopped pistachios.

These fruity macaroons are covered with a bittersweet chocolate coating and sprinkled with additional crushed raspberries.

The beauty of macaroons is that they're so easy to customize. In this case we balance out the sweetness of coconut with tart dried cherries and bright orange zest for a completely different take on the classic.

Macaroons qualify as one of the easiest cookies to make; just "stand and stir," no fancy ingredients, machines or methods required. And they're easy to customize, too; just stir in dried fruit, chocolate chips or citrus zest.

We love making macaroons year round — and incorporating different add-ins to fit the season or occasion. One of our favorite ways ot dress them up? By adding lemon, currants and chocolate.

Toasty and chewy coconut macaroons are a relatively simple way to make cookies for coconut lovers. This version has crumbles of halva folded into the mix before baking, giving these cookies pockets of decadent, creamy sesame flavor. The finish is a coconut-flavored chocolate dip with just a touch of flaky sea salt.

Make an extra festive batch of holiday macaroons by incorporating freshly grated orange zest and dried cranberries.