Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons | Coconut & Caramel Recipe (2024)

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These Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons are no bake and so easy to make! The perfect mix of coconut, caramel and chocolate! I’m in love!

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So we are only about 3 weeks away from Christmas. Can you believe it?! It’s going to come SO fast! Normally at this point I like to have all of our decorations up, but this year I’ve had a few dilemmas.

One is the traveling. We were out of town for Thanksgiving and then my parents were in town visiting this weekend. Not to mention we’ve had a ton of rain, which makes it hard to go get a tree outside. I’m pretty sure it has been raining like this the last 3 years when we’ve gotten our tree. Crazy coincidence?

And this year we have some of the hubs’ family visiting from South Africa for Christmas. Normally I put our tree up so early that by the time the actual day of Christmas rolls around, it’s getting a little droopy. We don’t want that to happen this year because we don’t ever have his family here from South Africa and we both want it to be nice.

On top of that, the sun totally changes as winter rolls in and daylight savings changes. I’m finally getting the hang of the change in sunlight for photo taking purposes. Right now, the best light in our house is right where we put our Christmas tree. 🙂 I mean, HELLO DILEMMA! What ever will I do once we put up the tree? I’m considering rearranging furniture to help fix this problem. #foodbloggerproblems

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Something else I rearranged is this cookie. It’s sort of a modification of these Caramel Clusters my family has made most Christmas’ since I was a kid. We are big caramel lovers and these super easy cookies were always a hit!

I decided to change them up and turn it into a Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroon and it was a fabulous idea! These cookies are to die for – and possibly even better than the original. The caramels are melted on the stove, then the coconut is stirred into the mixture. I used a cookie scoop to form them and place them on parchment paper to cool and firm.

Once cooled, they are dipped in some melted chocolate, then a little more chocolate is drizzled on top. I used almond bark, since it melts so nice and smooth, but there are several melting chocolate options at most stores – especially this time of year. They are sprinkled with a little bit of sea salt on top, but you could leave that off if you prefer.

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Knowing that my dad in particular is a lover of caramel like myself, I took him some of these over Thanksgiving. I was totally right – he loved them! These Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons actually remind me a lot of a samoa. They have the soft caramel and coconut texture and flavor, with the chocolate. They are just without the vanilla cookie.

When I saw my dad again this weekend, he had high hopes that I might still have some of these cookies lying around. Sadly I did not, but he’s put in a formal request for more. I think it’s safe to say we’ve found a new favorite. 🙂

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No Bake Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons

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  • Author: Life, Love and Sugar
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 Cookies
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

These Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons are no bake and so easy to make! The perfect mix of coconut, caramel and chocolate! I’m in love!

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp (45ml) milk
  • 6 tbsp (84g) salted butter
  • 11 oz bag Kraft caramels*, wrappers removed
  • 45 cups (288g-360g) shredded sweetened coconut
  • 4 oz melting chocolate, such as almond bark
  • Sea salt

Instructions

1. Add the milk, butter and caramels to a large pot set over medium heat. Allow everything to melt, stirring often so that the mixture doesn’t boil.
2. When the caramel is melted and smooth, add the coconut, starting with 4 cups. Mix together until the coconut is well coated with caramel. Add additional coconut as needed so that the coconut is all well covered, but not too “wet” or the final cookies will end up gooey.
3. Scoop out spoonfuls of about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture onto parchment paper, or another nonstick paper.
4. Allow to cool completely.
5. In a small bowl, melt the chocolate according to the package directions.
6. Dip the bottoms of each macaroon into the chocolate, then set back onto the parchment paper to dry. Drizzle with some additional chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt.
7. Allow cookies to firm completely, then serve. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

* Should be 40 caramels.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cookie
  • Calories: 99
  • Sugar: 10.4 g
  • Sodium: 261 mg
  • Fat: 5.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.8 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.9 mg

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Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons | Coconut & Caramel Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my coconut macaroons so dry? ›

The recipe specifies shredded coconut, which is moist and slightly sweet. If desiccated coconut is used instead then the cookies will dry out more as desiccated coconut is quite dry and will absorb moisture.

What's the difference between macaroons and coconut macaroons? ›

Macaroons are larger, denser and chewier that macarons, and definitely easier to make. Coconut macaroons are flavored with sugar and vanilla, but their main flavor is the coconut itself.

How do you make macaroons smooth? ›

Fine Mesh Sieve: To obtain a shiny and smooth macaron shell, you must run the almond flour and confectioners' sugar through a fine mesh sieve. You can use a hand crank sifter if you have one, but I prefer using a mesh one. Piping Tip & Bag: You need a piping bag and tip to pipe the batter.

Why do my coconut macaroons spread? ›

Macaroons will spread a little when baking, but not a lot. If your macaroons are spreading too much, the coconut mixture might be too warm. You can try chilling the mixture for 20-30 minutes before baking. Also, make sure you don't add too much sweetened condensed milk.

Should coconut macaroons be refrigerated? ›

Once all the Macaroons are dipped in the chocolate, place in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened. Store the Macaroons in a covered container in the refrigerator or they can be frozen. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

How to make macaroons soft again? ›

If you have over baked your macaron shells, or if they are hollow, maturing can take care of those issues in many cases. The over baked crispy shells should soften up within a couple of days after sitting with the filling in the fridge.

How do you make dream ice cream? ›

To make Dream Ice Cream, gather these three vital ingredients and throw them into the pot; Dreamlight Fruit, Slush Ice, and Milk. The first two are connected to some characters' Friendship Quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley, so players might need to increase their Friendship level before attempting to make this recipe.

How to make tasty salad in DDV? ›

How to Make the Tasty Salad Recipe
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  2. 1 Cucumber.
  3. 1 Vegetable (Example: Cucumber, Carrot, Eggplant, Corn)
  4. 1 Herb (Example: Basil, Oregano, Mint)
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Are coconut macaroons bad for IBS? ›

A daily macaroon cookie is one “pill” he now remembers to take! A: Many readers have reported that Archway Coconut Macaroon cookies can help relieve chronic diarrhea associated with irritable bowel syndrome. We're delighted to learn that other brands also work.

Are coconut macaroons good for you? ›

That said, because macaroons are high in sugar and offer little nutrition, eating too many of them regularly could be problematic, especially if they replace more nutritious foods in your diet.

What country are coconut macaroons from? ›

The tasty treats were eventually introduced to French royalty in 1533 when Queen Catherine de Medici of Italy married King Henry II of France. Most historians believe that macaroons and coconut macaroons both date back to Italy, likely in the Venice region, before they were transported to other parts of the world.

Why are coconut macaroons different? ›

Coconut macaroons: Think of the coconut macaroon as a cousin to the above macaroons. These tasty goodies are made with shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. More importantly, they look different from the above two – they often look a little more round and a little lumpier.

What are the 2 types of macaroons? ›

One of the main differences between French and Italian macarons is the method of preparation. French macarons are made by mixing the almond flour and powdered sugar with whipped egg whites, while Italian macarons are made by heating the sugar and egg whites together before adding in the almond flour.

Is desiccated coconut the same as macaroon coconut? ›

Your macaroons won't have quite the same light and fluffy texture, but they'll be much closer — and the coconut mixture will be much easier to work with! Note: Desiccated coconut is often about the same size as shredded coconut, but it's much drier and more brittle.

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