Easy Coconut Macaroons Recipe (Without Condensed Milk) (2024)

Crisp outside, soft and chewy inside, these easy coconut macaroons are one of my best and guess what? this coconut macaroon recipedoes not have condensed milk.

Next time try these delicious butter crunch cookies.

Coconut macaroons are called Shakallama or Shokallama in Egypt and they were one of my dad's favorite coconut desserts, he liked coconut a lot.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• Simple cookies with a chewy texture without sweetened condensed milk.
• Coconut macaroon cookies made with simple ingredients.
• Great for holiday gathering and cookie exchange.
• Easy to find ingredients and no special skills required.
• These cookies look very pretty and festive and can be wrapped nicely and gifted to your loved ones.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

• Sweetened shredded coconut.
• Powdered sugar.
• Eggs.
• Dry milk.
• Pure vanilla extract.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

• I've started with an optional but highly recommended step which was toasting the coconut flakes. It is always a welcome step in many of my coconut recipes, but if you like your macaroons to be white then do not toast them. Simply place on a cookie sheet and bake until golden brown.

• In a large mixing bowl, mix the coconut with lightly beaten eggs and powdered sugar.

• Mix in the dry milk until the mixture forms a sticky dough, cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours.

• Form into small balls, about 2-3 teaspoons, using a small ice cream scoop or a measuring spoon and place on lined baking sheets.

• Decorate with cherries ( optional) and bake for 14 to 17 minutes until golden brown.

• Cool on a cooling rack, decorate with melted chocolate ribbons or dip some in melted chocolate.

💡Tips

• Toasting the coconut is optional but I highly recommend it.
• My macaroons have a light yellowish color as the coconut are toasted if you like yours whiter do not toast the coconut.

🧺 Storage

• Coconut macaroons can be kept in an airtight container on your counter for up to 10 days, however if they are dipped in chocolate it is better to refrigerate.
• Can also be individually wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.

👩‍🍳 Variations

This is a great base recipe and you go from there, you can add almonds, chocolate chips, dried fruits, white chocolate.. you name it. I even decorated mine in 3 different ways either dipped in chocolate or with chocolate ribbons or with candied cherry on top.
I've alsoleft some naked and I got many complements on all of them. These cookies can be more festive by topping with green and red candied cherries.

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First published Dec 20, 2016 . Last updated November 7, 2022 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

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