Coconut macaroons are much easier to make than you think. We’re talking 6 ingredients, 2 bowls, a mixer, and a spatula. That’s it! This recipe is very similar to our original coconut macaroons recipe, but we’re adding fresh strawberries to the mix for a light, refreshing flavor. However, while they might be simple to prepare, it can be tough to get the proper ratio of ingredients for the coconut macaroons to work. And by “work,” we mean:
Slightly toasted exteriors Moist interiors Maximum coconut flavor Not overly sweet Supremely chewy Melt-in-your-mouth delicious like our almond butter coconut macaroons
Tell Me About these Strawberry Coconut Macaroons
Flavor: The strawberry and coconut combination is fresh and sweet and the cookies have subtle tones of vanilla and almond as well. They’re a perfect treat for spring and summer, but when strawberries aren’t fresh in season, you can use freeze-dried strawberries instead. See recipe notes. (Do not use frozen strawberries.) Texture: If you love chewy cookies, you will adore these strawberry coconut macaroons. The lightly toasted texture on the outside is matched only by the incredibly sweet moist interiors. Do not confuse these with French macarons, which are the delicate sandwich cookies made with almond flour. Both are supremely chewy and naturally gluten free, but they’re very different. Ease: This might be the easiest cookie you ever make because there’s only 6 simple ingredients to mix together. (They’re even easier than snowball cookies!) You’ll appreciate the delicious homemade flavor without a ton of prep.
Recipe Testing: What Works & What Doesn’t
Strawberry coconut macaroons are easy to make, but it took some testing to make sure they had a tasty texture with impeccable flavor. Here are a few tips we learned while making these:
More Coconut Recipes to Discover
Pineapple Coconut Cake Coconut Cream Pie No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Snowballs Lemon Coconut Cake Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies
And even more gluten free dessert recipes to explore! Do you have a copy of Sally’s Baking Addiction, my 1st published cookbook? I have a nearly identical coconut macaroon recipe in the book, but I add some flour for structure. As a result, they’re a bit denser but have wonderful flavor. I add orange zest and drizzle with semi-sweet chocolate. Wonderful!
