Next up on the month-long countdown to Valentine's Day: festive pink macaroons.
These little coconut cookies look a bit unassuming. If you think coconut macaroons are just globs of shredded coconut held together with some stuff and taste plain like coconut, I have to say you're wrong. As the coconut bakes in the oven, the edges get crispy and buttery. My macaroon recipe calls for almond extract, which makes these little chewy cookies with crispy edges taste like candy. A coconut truffle of sorts. Once dipped in white chocolate, they are not only delicious, they are festive for Valentine's Day. I added one drop (seriously, just ONE) of red food coloring and they became a pretty pink.
You can put them in a cute treat bag and tie them up with pink ribbon, and then give them to your sweetie. If you're wise, you should choose a treat bag that holds only 4 cookies, and eat the remaining 2 cookies for yourself. Not that I speak from experience...
I shaped my cookies into little pyramids, but I've also made them round before. It's up to you. Next time, I think I'll make them flat to maximize the crispy brown cookie bottom edges.
My coconutty Valetines, this one is for you.
Coconut Macaroons
Small batch of coconut macaroons, dyed pink for Valentine's Day cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- pinch of salt
- 1 large egg white (1 ⅛ ounces)
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 drop red food coloring
- 2 ounces white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients (except white chocolate). Use a large spoon to scoop 6 cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do not compact the cookies or the toasty edges will not form. Scoop them loosely.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and turn it down to 325°. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- If you would like to dip the cookies in chocolate, melt the chocolate in the microwave on short pulses. Pour the melted chocolate into a small bowl and dip half of each cookie in the chocolate. Let chocolate dry before serving.
Notes
The food coloring is optional--they're pretty without it, too.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 157Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 83mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 2g
Jess says
I don't think I've had macaroons since I was a kid, but I used to love them (even though I wouldn't eat anything else with coconut in it) - I'm so glad you shared a version! There used to be a place in Kansas City that made a mean macaroon....I wonder if it's still there.
ki. says
Hi,
What if I have only unsweetened coconut? Should I add more sugar?
Christina says
Hi Ki, I don't know if you should try it without sweetened coconut. Sugar is a liquid ingredient in a recipe, and without it, I'm afraid your cookies will fall apart. Sorry!
Kathryn says
These are lovely - so very pretty!
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
These are so pretty! I don't actually like coconut, but I still want to make them, just because they're so cute :)
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
These are sooo adorable! Great Valentine's idea!
Donna says
Just came across your website and I love love love it. Our youngest of four boys just left for college and I need to scale down my cooking......Thank you so much for sharing!
Vij (Spices And Aroma) says
This is my first visit to your space and I am loving it so much. I briefly browsed through your recipes and I am sure I am going to be back for more. I love macaroon and this recipe sounds so simple and perfect for a baby shower I am hosting next month. I have subscribed to your blog so I won't miss your posts :-)
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I love that your recipe uses almond extract, I'm going to have to try that!
Sues says
These are beautiful!! I love this Valentine's Day countdown... I just posted my first recipe, but not sure how many more I'll do before the big day!
Hannah (BitterSweet) says
I hadn't even begun to think about V-day yet, and whether or not I would even "celebrate it," but your posts are definitely a big push in that direction! I may not have an actual valentine, but that's no reason why I can't enjoy a few sweet treats. ;) The light pink color of the macaroons is simply charming.