If you run to your kitchens right now, you can assemble these delicious cookies in 4 minutes flat!
On your mark…
Get set…
Go!
They’re probably one of the easiest cookies I’ve ever made.
Soft, chewy, amazingness.
Easiest-Ever Coconut Macaroons
(Can be gluten-free!)
These were inspired by this little cookie.
- 1 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 1Â tbsp whatever flour you wish (such as ww pastry or even coconut flour)
- 1/2 cup plus 2Â tbsp lite canned coconut milk (or full-fat)
- 3Â tbsp agave or maple syrup
- 1 packet stevia (or 1 more tbsp agave/maple)
- 1/4 tsp coconut extract (or pure vanilla extract)
- tiny bit over 1/16 tsp salt
Combine all ingredients in a tall dish and microwave 3 minutes. (Or cook on the stovetop until it’s firm enough to scoop out in ball shapes.) Scoop into balls on a cookie tray (I used a melon baller, but a spoon or ice-cream scoop will work.) Cook at 360 F for 14-16 minutes. (Or maybe even cook the balls in the microwave??) Let cool before removing from tray.
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Optional: dip in chocolate, or drizzle chocolate over the tops.
These are so super-soft, which is exactly how I like my cookies. I can’t stand crunchy cookies. (Am I the only one in the world who doesn’t like Oreos?)
I’d love your input:
What are some fancy desserts you can think of?
A few days ago, I was honored by being asked to make a dessert for a feature on a popular website. (More on this when I don’t have to keep it secret any more!) I want to wow the website’s readers, showing healthy and vegan food in the best-possible light. Cookies are yummy, but they just don’t have that wow factor (even when dipped in chocolate).
And the recipe must be new, which disqualifies the obvious.
Do y’all have any ideas for fabulous, over-the-top desserts that I could try and recreate in a healthier (and vegan) form? Maybe something like a Tiramisu or Crème Brulee??
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never actually had a macaroon- are they fluffy? soft? hahah. look yummy though!
Hmm..fancy desserts. no clue actually… i only have desserts like cookies or pie!
how about those rainbow cookies?? with the 3 layers? 🙂
I think they’re usually chewy and soft. I haven’t really had many in my life, though, either!
These are really easy. I made some awesome vanilla bean macaroons a while back, but they were slightly labor intensive so I haven’t made them since. Thanks for the motivation to get coconutty. I love the chocolate drizzle on the top 🙂
You don’t like Oreos? Gasp!
Then again I hate coconut and avocados which shocks some people.
For a fancy dessert, how about a trifle? Normally it’s a dairy bonanza with pastry cream, whipped cream, etc. But if you could veganify it, and add chocolate somehow, what with all the delicious fruits that are in a trifle that would be awesome. And if you could do it without using coconut, I’d kiss your chocolate covered feet.
I’ll give you my oreos if you send me all your coconut! 🙂
Done deal!
soft cookies is the bestest!!!!!
I don’t like oreos either. lol. I will have to try these, they look so yum, thanks for the recipe!
wow! what a delicious recipe… Everyone must gonna try
I love Oreos, but my traditional cookies HAVE to be soft. Back in my Chips Ahoy days I hated when mom got the blue package ones. Only CHEWY for me!
Ah! I’ve finally found someone who understands, I am NOT a fan of oreos either 🙂 but I do like my cookies slightly golden browned on the outside, chewy and dough-y on the inside.
Fancy desserts, fancy desserts… No, I can’t think of any. All I have on my mind is coconut. Wow! I want these asap!
coconut is one of my favorite desserts….I will eat handfuls…oops 😉
Vegan Gelato!!!!!!! probably would have to be made out of nuts, but if you made it you would be my hero. before vegan, i would get real, italian gelato at a little place by my house, omg there was rose flavored, lavender, oatmeal cookie, those were my favorite but they had chocolate, vanilla, etc. mmm vegan gelato is my dream
Mmm agreed! I got vegan chocolate-hazelnut gelato in Italy… wanted to move into that store!
Yum. And anything you make will wow them.
you won me over considering im ignorant to the idea that coconut macaroons can be made egg-white-free and look THIS GOOD! they hold up just like the regular ones- major plus!
xoxo <3
I’ve never cared much for oreos either. I do love creme brulee. My vote is for creme brulee!
Awww 😀 They are so cute!!! I make a super fast macaroon with only two ingredients: coconut shavings and squash. The recipe is on my site. But when I get the craving for a macaroon, I just throw it, mix, and it’s ready in under a minute!
When I think of fancy-Creme Brulee. I mean just listen to the name! It screams fancy! Or espresso ice cream? That sounds fancy, and it would be super easy to make using your Vitamix technique and subbing coffee mixed with coconut milk.
Without a doubt, you will definitely think of something fabulous! All I can dream up at the moment is coconut…more and more coconut! 🙂
Croissants? ^_^ Not really a dessert but still yummy 😛
Those macs look amazing! And so easy!
Congrats on your special recognition and recipe that’s forthcoming with the magazine. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
That’s so weird! I was having a major chocolate dipped macaroon craving last night! I just made these and they are FANTASTIC!!!!!!! Hmmm maybe make something crazy like a vegan chocolate candy bar? Like a kit kat or wonka bar or a TWIK BAR!!!!
Oh wow, I am so excited you already made them!! 🙂
You said I could go to my kitchen right now and make them, right??? 🙂
Haha just don’t trip on the rug as you run, okay? 😉