Stop right there. You know the best part of a macaroon is the crispy brown edges. So why do we scoop and stack the coconut, preventing the browning process? When we scoop, the only pieces of coconut that become toasty are the stray pieces that survive compaction by cookie scoop. That is not enough! I need more toasty bits in my life!
I smashed my macaroons flat on the baking sheet before baking, and now, I won't do it any other way. You've got me: I'm a former scooper. I've done it. Twice. Not any longer. Flat macaroons maximize the toasted coconut flavor and crispiness. Yes, they are still chewy in the middle. They're pretty much perfect. They don't need a drizzle of chocolate, but why not?
I have a friend (yo, Martin!) that makes these cookies gluten-free by simply leaving out the flour or substituting potato starch. While I haven't tried that, the amount of flour is so low in these cookies, I think you're free to experiment. Run free, my child.
Need an easy cookie for Easter? These are especially cute when dyed fun pastel colors. Check out my pink macaroons dipped in white chocolate:
As cute as they are, you will never again catch me scooping coconut mounds for macaroons. Flat is where it's at!
I should have flipped a cookie over and taken a photo of its butt, because they're nice and toasty. I want toasty buns like these cookies. Where is the sun? Hello, Spring? Are you listening? The world is ready for you.
I hope I have forever changed your macaroon recipe. Smash 'em flat! Maximize the crisp!
Everyone will love these delicious coconut cookies drizzled in chocolate!Best Macaroons
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 183Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g
Alyssa // Runway Chef says
I'm all about the toasty buns...you've officially convinced me to smash my macaroons moving forward!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Toasty butts all the way! You are a genius my girl.
themessybakerblog says
Genius!!!!!! I'm bowing down to your right now. Pinned!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
Maximizing the crisp? Sign me up. So ready to try these amazing-looking macaroons! Yum!
bakerbynature says
Why YES... I would loooooove to eat all of these for you!
Meriem @ Culinary Couture says
Check out these gorgeous pictures! That chocolate drizzle kills me.
atasteofmadess says
Oh wow. This looks fantastic! I am going to be craving macaroons tonight!
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
Cover it in chocolate and I'd eat just about anything right now, but these have truly got me convinced. I love macaroons and would flip for a batch of these beauties!
cookingactress says
You are SO smart! the toasty coconut is the best and these look like THE BEST macaroons!
Ilene says
Just curious...is the coconut loosely packed or tightly packed.
Christina Lane says
Great question! It's packed tightly, but don't cram it in there either. Sorry if that's vague. Don't over think it. :)