{"id":2292,"date":"2023-01-26T20:10:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T03:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/?p=2292"},"modified":"2023-04-10T19:37:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T01:37:28","slug":"a-favorite-cookie-recipe-coconut-almond-macaroons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/a-favorite-cookie-recipe-coconut-almond-macaroons\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Almond Macaroons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These coconut almond macaroons<\/strong> are not only some of the tastiest cookies you’ll ever eat, they’re super easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewy, crunchy, sweet, salty – these cookies have great flavor and amazing texture. Drizzled with semisweet chocolate, they taste like Almond Joy candy bars!<\/p>\n\n\n

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I was looking for a way to stretch my favorite coconut macaroon recipe when I had the idea to add toasted, lightly salted slivered almonds.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The golden brown almonds add just a bit of crunch that pairs perfectly with the sweet coconut in these chewy cookies. You can serve the macaroons plain, or decorate them with a drizzle of chocolate and sprinkles if you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t you love cookie recipes<\/a> that are simple to make and delicious to eat? We can never get enough of chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a> or Soft Chocolate Chip Salted Vanilla Cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We always make these macaroons during the holidays, along with other easy Christmas cookie recipes<\/a> like Cranberry White Chocolate Bars<\/a>, Molasses Crinkle Cookies<\/a> and Toffee Brownies<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You’ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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These cookies are so tasty, with a chewy, crunchy texture and sweet coconut almond flavor you’ll love. (If you’re a coconut lover, be sure to check out my recipe for Coconut Chocolate Chip Bars<\/a>!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The easy recipe makes 6 dozen delicious macaroons — plenty for your Christmas cookie exchange<\/a>, holiday cookie platter, or for giving to your favorite coconut lover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can decorate the macaroon cookies with gold or silver sprinkles for Christmas, heart sprinkles for Valentine’s Day, pastel sprinkles for Easter or Mother’s Day, or customize for any holiday where you want to serve a sweet treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the Difference Between a Macaron and a Macaroon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Their names sound similar, but macarons and macaroons are very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macarons<\/strong> are light, delicate meringue cookies traditionally made with almond flour and beaten egg whites. The batter is piped in precise circles before baking. They are usually prepared like a little sandwich cookie, with a filling or frosting spread between two macarons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macaroons<\/strong> are drop cookies typically made from shredded coconut, egg whites, sugar, and optional flavorings. Some macaroon recipes call for ground almonds, while our recipe uses toasted chopped almonds for flavor and crunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you’ll need to make these coconut macaroon cookies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slivered almonds<\/strong> – look for the chopped slivered almonds at the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt<\/strong> – Just a sprinkle adds amazing flavor! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweetened flake coconut<\/strong> – you can also use shredded coconut<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granulated sugar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All purpose flour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 egg whites<\/strong> – (Use some of the leftover egg yolks in our Raspberry Custard Tarts<\/a>!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almond extract<\/strong> – It adds a touch of old-fashioned flavor to the cookies which compliments the chopped almonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Semisweet chocolate chips<\/strong> – Feel free to substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sprinkles<\/strong> – We used little gold nonpariels<\/a>, but you can use your favorite sprinkles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You won’t need any fancy equipment to make this recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n