Last Updated on January 23, 2020 by Ed Joven
How to cook Filipino Coconut Macaroons
Filipino Coconut Macaroons Recipe are delicious, soft, and chewy. Usually, we use desiccated coconut as the main ingredient, as in a "dry" form. But in other countries, they use "flaked" coconut. Which is a bit softer in consistency and whiter or lighter in color compared to the one we are used here in the Philippines. Plus, our coconut macaroons have airy texture and softer, not dense. And, we bake them in cute little cupcake liners.
Coconut Macaroons have become synonymous with pasalubong, desserts, snacks, treats, or just a sweet. Several recipes are available on the internet today, and some are using even only two ingredients, desiccated coconut and condensed milk are enough to make dozens of macaroons.
Do you know that you can also use those 'freshly' squeezed coconut in your macaroons? They taste fresher and more soft and chewy. You can then use the coconut milk for other Filipino desserts such as Ginataang Halo-Halo and Maja Blanca.
Ingredient of Coconut Macaroons : |
Filipino Coconut Macaroons Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 eggs @ room temperature
- ยผ cup sugar
- โ cup butter melted
- 1 can 300ml sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ยฝ cup all-purpose flour sifted
- ยฝ tsp. baking powder
- 2 cups sweet desiccated coconut
- 50 pcs 1 oz. cupcake liners
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and lined mini muffin pans with 1oz. cupcake liners.
- Whisk the eggs until light and frothy.
- Add the sugar and melted butter, then whisk until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, then whisk until well blended. A
- Add 2 tablespoons of water in the milk can to get the remaining milk at the bottom, I don’t want to waste it and then I add to the mixture but this is optional.
- Mix well until smooth and the water is well blended.
- Add the sifted all-purpose flour and baking powder and mix well.
- Lastly, fold in desiccated coconut and let it soak for 5 minutes, just to soften the coconut.
- Scoop mixture into cupcake liners about โ ’s full.
- Continue filling each liner until you’re completely done, it yields 4 to 4½ dozens.
- Bake macaroons for at least 10-15 minutes or until lightly brown on the top. I use the middle rack, to avoid macaroons from burning the top part.
- Fire off, and transfer in a cooling rack to cool completely before packing and storing.
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This Filipino Coconut Macaroons Recipe yields 2 dozens, plus it is easy to make with simple ingredients that you can easily find in supermarkets.
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Jen says
Just made these but lessened the coconut to 1 cup and 2 Tablespoon. I didnโt want it too coconutty. It came out perfect!
Jonathan Kumar says
This looks wonderful and delicious, will definitely try it.
Lisa says
I'm going to have to check these out. I never realized coconut macaroons were gluten free! ๐
Kimberly Flickinger says
I love this version of coconut macaroons, they sound delicious. Definitely going to try this recipe.
Brewery Gastropub Bacolod says
my sister and I tried this recipe and it's perfect... highly recommended.
Samantha Michelle says
I've tried Filipino food especially snacks. I want to try these the most. Coconut flavored anything is good! I love macaroons! They look so delicious!!!
Jes says
Wow! I never thought making macaroons is simple as this recipe. I want to try it sometime.. Can I cook it in a microwave oven? Thanks!
Ed Joven says
I haven't tried it on a microwave but if you are willing to experiment let me know the result. ๐
Amvic says
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
How long can i keep this in the fridge? I want to make this for my moms luau party, but need to know if i can make it days ahead.
Ed Joven says
7 days max.
Syn says
This looks amazing and just delicious. I'll be sure to definitely try making this at home.
Chacoy says
These look amazing and I can only imagine they taste so much better with coconut juice!
I can not wait to give these a try, thank you for sharing the recipe (:
janie vezina says
these look great, thank you
Barrie says
I love macaroons but have never made them before! Can't wait to try this recipe.
CALVIN F. says
Wish I could try this right now.
Karen S says
I will definitely be trying this!
Nancy Burgess says
I only made them once.This recipe sounds good im going to try them.
Heather Amos says
These sound so delicious! I am going to have to make these for sure!
Terry Poage says
These look pretty good and pretty easy to make.
Kathleen Kelly says
I love coconut and these look really good and easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
Susan Smith says
These look delicious! I love anything with coconut in it.
Amber Ludwig says
These sound divine!! I LOVE coconut and must try them!! Thanks for sharing!!
Cindy Merrill says
Try using Quinoa flour instead in this recipe, I find the hint of bitterness balances the sweet and gives the dessert more depth, enhancing the coconut.
Wanda McHenry says
I love coconut macaroons, but have never attempted to make them. I know these will be delicious so I'm pinning. I will make these as soon as the 100+ degree sweltering heat goes away so I can use my oven!
keizylyn Mariano says
OMG!!! i will make this too. i like this recipe or the Filipino Coconut Macaroons .
Katie says
Yum! I've never tried making coconut macaron but I could see us having this for a sweet breakfast.
Lexie Lane says
Oooh! These are another one of my favorites! Wow! You're a fancy Filipino chef! I love it!
Jenn says
I never realized there was more than one type of macaroon!! Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Cai says
I will try this next time I'll cook somthing with gata. ๐
cindy b says
Wow these look delicious! Thanks for the fab recipe! xo xo
Dana Rodriguez says
Those look delicious!!I am trying these this week!