Chocolate Dipped Macaroons — These delicious cookies are a coconut lover’s dream, and they are so easy to make!
Last week was the first week in the history of my blog that I only posted one recipe. Yikes! Just shows how crazy my life has been. I spent a lot of time helping with the Book Fair at my son’s school, and managed to pick up a head cold. Not only did I not have time for blogging, I didn’t have much time for cooking. We ate a lot of sandwiches last week! My boys are really looking forward to Thanksgiving. Ah, real food at last. 😉
This recipe for macaroons has been in my file for a few months. I tried some chocolate dipped macaroons at a wedding and I loved them. I had never made macaroons before because I didn’t think my boys would like them.
If they didn’t eat them, then I would be forced to eat the entire batch. Good for the taste buds, not good for my hips. Anyway, after trying them dipped in chocolate, I knew I had to re-create them at home.
I found a recipe that called for sweetened condensed milk and figured it had to be good, ‘cuz I love that stuff. I was right. These were darn yummy. Not as pretty as the ones at the wedding, but they sure were delicious. And unfortunately, um, I mean fortunately, all four of my boys loved them. There were no leftovers. Not a crumb.
These cookies are so simple and easy to make. You don’t even need a mixer! I highly recommend baking them on cookie sheets that have been lined with silicone baking sheets, or at the very least parchment paper. They are pretty sticky!
Love coconut? Here are a few more recipes to try:
MORE TASTY COOKIES:
- Iced Pumpkin Cookies
- Andes Mint Cookies
- Chocolate Cookie Cups (with peanut butter filling)
- Italian Cookies
- White Chocolate Cherry Cookies
- Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
- Edible Cookie Dough
- Lemon Sugar Cookies
COCONUT MACAROONS DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE
Chocolate Dipped Macaroons
Chewy coconut macaroons dipped in melted chocolate.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup flour
- 5 1/2 cups coconut
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- For dipping:
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp shortening or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir till well blended. I like to just use my hands.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto silpat lined cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Melt chocolate and oil in a small glass bowl in the microwave at half power. Dip macaroons halfway into chocolate and place on silicone baking sheets or parchment paper till set.
Notes
It takes a few hours for the chocolate to set completely, so plan accordingly.
Hi Kara,
Finally…..a macaroon recipe worth making again. Thanks so much. This is a keeper. Just wondering if you have ever frozen them and if so, how were they out of the freezer. Also, how do you store yours, room temperature or in the refrigerator, and how long are they fresh for. It’s just my husband and I and we don’t need all 26. So happy I go that many, but want to save some for our kids for Christmas. I’m going to dip mine in white chocolate and put some red and green sprinkles on and add them to my cookie trays. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
So glad you loved them! I’ve never frozen them before, but I think they would work just fine. I usually just store mine at room temperature, and they last for 5 days. They may last longer, but we always eat them before that. 😉
I love the idea of adding festive sprinkles, so fun!
Hi Kara,
Can you please tell me if the 5-1/2 cups of coconut equals the 14oz bag
sold in grocery stores?
If I remember correctly, that is about the amount in a 14 ounce bag. But it’s been awhile since I made them, so there’s a possibility I’m wrong. 😉
Love this recipe. Very easy. I made them a little smaller & got over 3 dozen. Half dipped in chocolate & half putting have a cherry on top before baking.
I love the idea of putting a cherry on top. I bet they were so pretty!
The best macaroons recipe, I tried three of them and this one was the best. Really yummy and finally my chocolate was just perfect
For dipping. Thank you
Yay, I am so happy to hear it! Thanks so much for stopping by Stella!
Hi can I roll them into balls with my hand or does that make them too firm?
They are pretty sticky, but you could try rolling them in balls. They will probably still spread as they cook though, so it might not be worth the trouble. You could certainly give it a try!
Have you tried freezing these?
Do you use sweetened or regular coconut?
I use sweetened, but I think they would be fine with unsweetened as well.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
It is pretty adaptable, you can make the cookies large or small depending on how many you need. I usually get about 24 cookies.