Description
These gluten-free chewy coconut macaroons are a simple, 20-minute dessert featuring crispy edges, a fudgy center, and a rich dark chocolate dip. Naturally gluten-free and made with just a few quality ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces (400g) unsweetened fine-shred coconut
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397g) full-fat sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) dark chocolate chips (60-70% cacao)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Optional: 2 tablespoons toasted coconut
- Optional: Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until evenly coated and the mixture clumps together.
- Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop mounds of the coconut mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until edges are golden brown and tops are firm but centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cool on pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While macaroons cool, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the top half of each cooled macaroon into the melted chocolate, let excess drip off, and place back on parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired. Let chocolate set at room temperature for 10 minutes or in the fridge for 5 minutes.
Notes
Use fine-shred coconut for better texture. Bake at 325°F to ensure chewy centers without burning edges. Ensure chocolate is completely dry before melting to prevent seizing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
Keywords: gluten-free, coconut macaroons, easy dessert, 3-ingredient recipe, chewy macaroons, dark chocolate dip, gluten-free baking, quick dessert