Description
Coconut Macarons are sweet, chewy meringue-based cookies filled with a creamy coconut filling. Perfect for a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp coconut extract (for filling)
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
Instructions
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl. Mix in shredded coconut and set aside.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites and salt until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Add coconut extract if using.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in three additions. Stop when the batter flows like lava and can form a figure-eight without breaking.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Tap the tray firmly on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Let the piped shells sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or until a skin forms on the surface.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through. Let cool completely before removing from the tray.
- Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, coconut extract, and coconut milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Pipe filling onto half the shells and sandwich with the remaining halves.
Notes
- Make sure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Allow the piped macarons to rest to avoid cracking during baking.
- Use unsweetened coconut for a more authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg