I think there are two types of people in this world: those that love coconut and those that loathe it.
Liz = LOVE.
Lloyd = LOATHE.
So when I made these, I didn’t have to hide them in fear of Lloyd eating them before I could bring them to their intended location. Turns out Lloyd loves chocolate covered pretzels. About one quarter of those made them to their intended location.
I can’t blame him.
I first had them when the talented blogger and dear friend, Chelsea made these for a get- together. I was smitten. When I asked her for the recipe, I was not surprised that they were from Ina! We both have a total girl crush on Ina and often exchange her recipes. Ina has never led me astray. I think most people can agree.
Except for that one time that my friend (cough Katie cough) attempted her Bolognese.
But I digress.
Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces chocolate, for dipping (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
- Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and serve.
- Melt chocolate and dip bottoms of ‘roons, if desired. Place on way paper to dry.
Excuse those hands. Looks like someone could use a little cream.
These are so easy to make, but their presentation would lead you to believe otherwise. I loved the texture of these cookies- they are spongy and slightly crunchy at the same time. I find that coconut adds a slightly sweet, nutty, and exotic flavor to anything you are making. It’s a nice deviation from the norm.
As a lover of all things chocolate, the addition of dipping these was totally necessary, resulting in a cookie that tasted like an Almond Joy…. minue the almonds.
Well, I guess that would make it a Mounds?
Oh my goodness! A recipe from Ina that tastes like Almond Joys, how could it not be a winner? If only I wasn’t up to my eyes in scones, and report cards…
Ina is a favorite in our house too.
I’m not a HUGE coconut fan… I love the milk and the water, and sometimes use flaked coconut IN things… these look fabulous… probably the dip in chocolate.
I’m jumping, hobo-style, onto the Ina train.
These look fantastic, and you’re right about the presentation making them look deceptively difficult; those are great shots you’ve got of them!
I am with your husband on the coconut, but it is a great tactic for having all the cookies to yourself! That is the best (and worst?) part about baking with peanut butter…. no sharing with the husband.
Love these!! & 5’2″ is only the BEST height
Shorties unite!!
I love coconut! And, chocolate w/ it! Great post!
Wow these look amazing! I love coconut and dipped in chocolate is even better!
omg, these look AMAZING! I am definitely a coconut LOVER! If Lloyd hates it so much, you can always send extras my way ; )
Those looks so good!! YUM! I am a definite lover of coconut!
I used to hate coconut, but after trying a few recipes I became a convert. I’m always impressed by how sweet coconut butter is. I bet I would love these!
Jessica (me) – LOVE
Jason (my husband) – LOATHE
Either way, I am making those!!!
I am a lover of coconut too, but you are right, it is definitely a flavor that is loved or hated. Our local Godiver store makes something similar to this so now I can just make them at home. I think I am going to try them with melted dark chocolate.
I think I am going to go into the kitchen and make these!
it has been WAy too long since ive had a macaroon! its about time!
I love Ina, and all her table decorator friends!! I wish I had all those food shops nearby as well.. These coconut macaroons look gorgeous especially with the chocolate. PS I’m only 5 ft and always tidy up 10 minutes before the Washer Up gets home, he is not fooled though!!
I LOVE coconut macaroons! I am sure I would love them just as much with dark chocolate dipping too!
You had me at “cookies that taste like almond joys.”
Also, your photographs are making me realize how famished I am for chocolate and coconut!
What an awesome idea! I love coconut and chocolate, Mounds bars are my fave. I love these cookies!
I LOVE coconut! I’ll definitely make these in the future.
they look so fragile, yet i’ll have no mercy
i’ll eat them all! 
)
These look super delicious – I’m adding them to my must-bake-soon list! Thanks for the recipe!
Now how could I pass on these as Almond Joys were my fav candy bar as a kid (obviously I’m in the ‘love’ category
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I’m one of those people that LOVES coconut. I must try this recipe!! Thanks for sharing.
I wasnt a fan of coconut until very recently in my life. the BF on the other hand – still hating it
I’m not a huge fan of almond joys, but I know my mom would go crazy for these! Bookmarking the recipe to surprise her with
Thanks!
Why must you torture me like this? Not only do I want one of these desperately, but I’m sitting at WORK wanting one of these desperately!
Hope you have a great day off
I love macaroons! These looks too good!
Oh, my…I could go for a few of those right now! I LOVE almond joys…and when I was in high school I used to eat them sans almonds. I really need an excuse to bake these (my dh is a coconut hater, too!).
My most favourite cookie of all time!!
I’m not a coconut fan, but those are so pretty that I might be tempted to try them!
Hope you got all of your stuff done today!!
Those look awesome! Coconut & Chocolate is a great combo…
I absolutely LOATHE coconut….but my husband loves them so I don’t mind making anything coconut because I don’t have the urge to eat 50 unlike chocolate chip cookies
Oh my..almond joy is my favorite little treat:D this is awesome recipe, pretty and look soooo delicious!
I used to loathe coconut. Now I’m reformed and love it so those macaroons look delicious
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I too love INA! Especially her soothing voice while she takes you through her kitchen.
Next time I am going to dip the bottom of my coconut macaroons in chocolate and see if I get that almond joy taste – I love almond joy!
I agree! Ina can do no wrong!
I wanna take a big bite of these right now!
I love how you dipped them in chocolate
My hands are just like yours, dry! I wash my hands so often its inevitable!
Those cookies look AMAZING! My hubby hates coconut so I would have those all to myself too…that might be dangerous : )
These turned out great, but I have to admit that I fall into the Lloyd camp. Wish I did like coconut, but can’t be eatin’ everything in sight. More for you!
Sometimes you feel like a nut…these are too tempting!!
Coconut and chocolate… What’s not to love?
Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!
What pretty little macaroons and that chocolate bottom adds a great touch.
Totally agree on your coconut theory! My dad and I LOVE anything coconut, while my mom and sisters can’t stand the stuff. So whenever I make coconut creme cupcakes, I always get my fair share:)
This looks fantastic. I can feel them calling my name….pretty sure I couldn’t be trusted around a plate of them.
these look so good:) love anything with coconut and chocolate – yum!!
Ina is the best! I make these every year around the holidays and people go crazy for them. It’s possible to convert people that “loathe” coconut with this recipe! Thanks for sharing, Liz!