These two ingredient eggless coconut macaroons, bursting with coconut flavor are chewy, delicious, gluten-free and oh so yum! These are so good, you may just want to double a batch every time you make them. Beware! They will disappear no sooner than they are baked 😀
WHAT IS A COCONUT MACAROON?
A macaroon is a small dense cookie made traditionally made with almonds or coconut, egg whites, sugar, and flavorings. It may be decorated with glazed cherries or chocolate.
These two ingredients eggless coconut macaroon, on the other hand, are basically coconut sweetened condensed milk cookies. It is egg-free and perfect to still enjoy macaroons if you have any egg allergies.
These eggless coconut macaroons are a beautiful, toasty, golden brown on the outside and chewy on the inside. Moreover, they are so easy and taste equally delicious.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MACARON AND MACAROONS
Many people confuse macaroons with macarons and vice versa, both are completely different cookies.
The first difference is very obvious in their appearance, macarons are sandwiched between different flavored fillings and macaroons are usually piped or shaped as mounds and baked.
French macarons are light, airy and meringue-based cookies and macaroons are chewy coconut based cookies.
Macarons need some expertise, are slightly tricky to nail! Macaroons, on the other hand, are really easy to pull off!
HOW TO MAKE 2-INGREDIENT SIMPLE MACAROONS?
You only need some shredded desiccated coconut flakes and sweetened condensed milk to make these little treats. Mix these two up, shape into little mounds and bake. That’s all!
I’ve used regular desiccated coconut, which does not make these eggless coconut macaroons cloyingly sweet. If you like it sweeter, use the sweetened shredded coconut.
You don’t need any special expertise to make this, in fact, it’s awesome to get your kids involved in making this. Let them do the mixing or the scooping part. I bet they will enjoy it!
WHAT DO MACAROONS TASTE LIKE?
Macaroons have a slightly crisp exterior, and the texture inside is soft and chewy with a nutty, sweet, coconut flavor.
They are perfect for parties or as a hostess gift. These are also good to satiate your sweet cravings or if you wish to make something quick, these coconut macaroons would be a nice choice. They all come together under 30 minutes from start to finish.
I actually had half of the tin of condensed milk and was wondering what to do with leftover condensed milk. That’s where I came across this recipe for easy coconut macaroon cookies. I already had some shredded coconut in the pantry, so I didn’t waste any time in making these.
These egg-free macaroons turned out to be quite a delight, we savored some for tea time. I have the classic version with egg whites in my Mom’s recipe book, I hope to try that soon and share it with you guys!
There are countless things to make from coconut like curries, chutney’s, crepes, desserts. It is such a common ingredient in Goan cuisine and one that I enjoy cooking with! If you love coconut anything, I’m sure you will enjoy these macaroons too 🙂
IF YOU LOVE THESE EGGLESS COCONUT MACAROONS, YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THESE COCONUT BASED TREATS
- Bolinhos de coco (Goan coconut and semolina cookies)
- Baath cake (Goan coconut and semolina cake)
- Coconut Toffee
- Crispy coconut cookies
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE EGGLESS COCONUT MACAROONS | 2-INGREDIENT COCONUT MACAROONS
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C. Line a baking tray with Silpat or parchment paper. Set aside. In a bowl, add desiccated coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well with a spatula until the coconut is evenly coated with the condensed milk.
2.Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the mixture. Press lightly with the help of your fingers so that they slide out in a defined shape. Transfer to a baking tray. You may use some oil spray on the cookie scoop or tablespoon so that the mixture slides out easily.
Eggless Coconut Macaroons | Two Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
- 250 grams / 8.8 oz desiccated coconut
- 1/2 can / 7 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 10 glazed cherries, cut into half (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C. Line a baking tray with Silpat or parchment paper. Set aside. In a bowl, add desiccated coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well with a spatula until the coconut is evenly coated with the condensed milk.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the mixture. Press lightly with the help of your fingers so that they slide out in a defined shape. Transfer to a baking tray. You may use some oil spray on the cookie scoop or tablespoon so that the mixture slides out easily.
- Place half a glazed cherry on top of each macaroon. Bake for about 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Keep checking after 12 minutes. It took me around 18 minutes. Transfer onto a wire rack and let it cool. You may drizzle some melted chocolate over the macaroons if desired.
Notes
- These were the right sweetness for us. They are not very sweet. If you prefer a sweeter macaroon, you may use sweetened desiccated coconut flakes.
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Awesome recipe !!! Thanks so much for sharing!! I love coconut macaroons and was so happy with this simple recipe! I didn’t have cherries so I added cardamom powder. Thanks again for sharing!
Glad you liked it, Monisha! Thanks for sharing your feedback 😊
Hi,
Thanks for sharing a quick and lovely recipe. I am soon going to make this macaroons.
I would like to know the shelf life of egg free macaroons outside as well as inside the refrigerator.
The country I live has a temperature of 25-32 degree C.
Thank you once again for the lovely egg free macaroons recipe.
Looking forward for a response.
Hi Kehul! These will last well for at least two weeks in the refrigerator and about 3-4 days at room temperature.
Love your blog especially the way you explain in detail. Could you please tell how long will these last if refrigerated?
Hi Rhea! Thanks 🙂 A week should be good.
Two ingredients macaroons sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing such an easy recipe.
Macaroons looks so inviting … Beautiful clicks . Looks so gorgeous
Eggless macaroons are amazing !! love to try these 2 ingredients dish 🙂 Lovely share freda
You always tempt me with yummy pictures. This reminds me to make a batch. Your macaroons look gorgeous.
The recipe sounds so easy ..loved this 2 ingredient macaroons.. beautiful clicks as always !
What a yummy and delicious looking treats!
Coconut macaroons look so delish, loved it Freda.
Very easy and delicious recipe. Looks beautiful with glazed cherry. Macaroons are favorite to my family:)
Wow just 2 ingredients looks so simple…yet so delicious….yummy
Super duper, we use to get coconut macaroons from the local bakery when we were growing up. I’d tried out a recipe of this when I first learnt cooking and it failed. Since then never really tried it but I think I should try your recipe.
How pretty and gorgeous coconut macaroons. And that too with just two ingredients, amazing Freda, you rock.
Lovely macarons, so easy to make, thanks for the lovely share 🙂
Wow, such easy to make and delicious looking coconut macaroons. With just 2 ingredients, these sound perfect to make for impromptu guests.
I love macaroons Freda and these eggless and picture perfect ones are making me drool.
Lovely macaroons and so easy to make.
This had been on my to-bake list for a long time! Yours look so perfect and scrumptious! Fabulous dear 🙂
This has been on my to-bake list for a long time!! So glad to see yours Freda 🙂 They look so gorgeous and perfect!
Such an easy recipe and these macaroons sound amazing Freda 🙂
Love macaroons Freda 🙂