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March 29, 2017

Paleo Honey Coconut Macaroons (Dairy-Free)

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These paleo coconut macaroons are lightly golden on the the outside and chewy on the inside with the sweet taste of honey.

Honey Coconut Macaroons in Paper Cups

I think we’ve probably all had at least one bad experience with those misshapen, heavy and tooth-achingly sweet confections that pass for coconut macaroons at least once.  You know the kind whose cloying sweetness hits you over the head at first bite and whose flavor is barely reminiscent of coconut.

A good macaroon however is quite the opposite.

Honey Coconut Macaroons Close Up

The French call their coconut macaroons rochers à la noix de coco or congolais and they are an altogether different breed from the toothaching varieties.  Baked until lightly golden on the outside, but still creamy white on the inside they are bites of pure coconut goodness.

A good coconut macaroon stricks a fine balance; it’s at once light but chewy , a little crispy around the edges, but with a soft, tender interior.  It has a pure clean taste that’s all coconut and  just lightly sweet and only takes a matter of minutes to make.  Made up of a few kitchen staples, the difference lies mainly in the technique.

Paleo Honey Coconut Macaroons on Board

While coconut, egg whites and sugar makes up the base of most coconut macaroons I’ve used honey instead for a naturally sweetened version and for it’s mild almost floral taste.  The key to these however is to gently heat the egg whites, honey and coconut mixture over simmering water prior to baking it. This allows the mixture to partially cook and the coconut to fully hydrate before it goes in the oven allowing for a shorter cooking time at a high heat.

The short baking time in a hot oven ensures that these paleo coconut macaroons get crispy and golden on the outside while keeping the centers nice and moist, and that is what makes all the difference.

Since the combination of chocolate and coconut makes for an extra special treat, you can also dip the bottom of each in chocolate and let them set or just drizzle some across the top if you so feel inspired.

Serves 10

Honey Coconut Macaroons (Dairy-Free, Paleo)

Sylvie Shirazi

Yields 10-12

These paleo coconut macaroons are lightly golden on the the outside and chewy on the inside with the sweet taste of honey.

15 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

25 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup/84g light colored honey
  • 1/8 th teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups/200g finely shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 6oz/170g dark chocolate, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients except chocolate in a large heatproof mixing bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir the mixture for 6- 8 minutes until very hot to the touch and has thickened.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop, place mounds of batter on parchment lined baking sheet a few inches apart. Bake until lightly golden around the edges,(about 7-10 minutes) roating sheet halfway through (if tips are browning too fast, lower the heat 25 degrees).
  4. Let cool completely on wire racks. The cookies are best on the day they are baked, the crispy exterior will soften but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  5. If making chocolate dipping sauce, place half the chopped chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until melted. Remove bowl from heat, let stand for a few minutes to cool then stir occasionally the remaining half of chocolate until smooth.
  6. Dip the bottoms of each macaroon into chocolate, let excess drip off, and place on parchment to set (about 1 hour). Store in airtight container at room temperature.

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wheat free
seafood free
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(This post originally appeared on Jan 30, 2012; photos, post and recipe have been updated.)

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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Spring, Sweets Tagged With: coconut, cookie, honey

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  1. Kelly says

    July 4, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    I love your recipes!. This one looks real good!.
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  2. jane says

    April 27, 2013 at 8:57 am

    I found this while looking for a Passover dessert recipe I could make (without the chocolate)for family members who are on the GAPS diet. What a hit!! Even with the 9 year old twins who can eat everything and are pretty particular about what constitutes delicious. Now all three households have the recipe and my daughter and I have made them many times. They're quick, easy (once you get the hang of rolling them) and everyone thinks you've fussed for them. Thank you for creating this amazing treat!
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    • Sylvie says

      April 29, 2013 at 12:31 am

      That's fantastic, I'm so glad to hear that they were a hit with your family!
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