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

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.

Why are my coconut macaroons hard? ›

Why are my macaroons hard? This typically happens due to over-baking. To maintain their chewy texture, be sure to bake them just until the edges and tops are golden brown but not too crisp. Also, storing them in an airtight container can help preserve their softness.

Why are macaroons so expensive? ›

Once cooled, the shells are filled with a buttercream or ganache filling. Why do macarons seem to be so expensive? Macarons are typically more expensive than other baked goods due to their labor-intensive preparation, high-quality ingredients, and delicate nature.

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.

Should coconut macaroons be refrigerated? ›

Store the Macaroons in a covered container in the refrigerator or they can be frozen. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

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.

Do you need parchment paper for macaroons? ›

You can use a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or even a fancy macaron-specific silicone baking mat.

Why are my coconut macaroons spreading? ›

Coconut macaroons may spread due to too much moisture. Try adding another tablespoon of flour or whisking your egg whites until fluffy. (Here are other ways to prevent cookies from spreading.)

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.

What do cobras eat in Dreamlight Valley? ›

While Cobras will like food items such as Scorpions, their favorite food is Eggs, which is a cheap ingredient that can be purchased from Remy's Restaurant. When feeding a Cobra its favorite food, there's also a small chance you'll be rewarded with a Motif.

Why are coconut macaroons called macaroons? ›

A History of Coconut Macaroons. The coconut macaroons you see in stores today are part of a long evolution of macaroons in the past. Despite contrary beliefs, macaroons are considered to date back to 8th Century Italy. The word “macaroon” derives from the Italian word ammaccare, which translates to “crush”.

Why are there 2 types of macaroons? ›

Italian macarons are very similar to the French variety. The key difference is in the initial stages of preparing the meringue where a different method is used. Italian macarons start out by whisking egg whites with a melted sugar syrup in order to cook them as the meringue is formed.

Do all macaroons have coconut in them? ›

The original macaroons were actually made with ground almonds instead of coconuts. In fact, early versions were probably more similar to amaretti than the coconut macaroons we know today. The coconut flakes were only added after it was discovered that coconut travels better than almond paste without spoilage.

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