Coconut Macaroons

2014-09-22
  • Yield : 18
  • Prep Time : 15m
  • Cook Time : 30m
  • Ready In : 45m

The Thermomix version of our Coconut Macaroons is featured in the Thermomix section of our Spring magazine. It’s on sale now in all good newsagents – search for your local stockist here.

Coconut macaroons are a lovely little sweet snack that take no time to prepare. A great recipe when you need to ‘bring a plate’ or want to make something different for a party table. It’s also good to have a stash of these beauties in the freezer.

Nutrition note: A quick and easy ‘sometimes food’ that the whole family can enjoy.

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Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla essence
  • 2 ½ cups shredded coconut 
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2-3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup melted carob or chocolate to drizzle (optional)  

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 160°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. -

Step 2

Place the egg whites into clean, dry bowl and beat for around 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Pour into a separate bowl. -

Step 3

Combine the salt, vanilla, shredded coconut, coconut oil and maple syrup in a large bowl and stir to thoroughly combine. -

Step 4

Pour the coconut mix into the egg whites and gently fold through until well combined.
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Step 5

Use an ice-cream scoop to mould the macaroons evenly. Place on the baking tray. Cook for 20 minutes, if the macaroons are burning turn down the oven to 140°C for the remaining 10 minutes. -

Step 6

Remove from the oven to cool. Drizzle over chocolate (optional) and serve. Store in an airtight container for 2 – 3 days. -

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Recipe Comments

  1. posted by Sally Anne on September 23, 2014

    Could you freeze excess?

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    • posted by Allie on September 23, 2014

      Yes I have frozen these. Ax

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  2. posted by Wendy on January 14, 2015

    What else can you use instead of coconut oil, Copha?

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  3. posted by Jodie on March 7, 2015

    Is this something I could give my bub if I left the choc off or would it be too sweet? He’s 8 months young 🙂

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  4. posted by K on September 3, 2021

    Can this recipe be made in an airfryer? Could I use castor sugar if no maple syrup is available?

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