Filipino coconut macaroons are your new favorite baked treat! Soft, chewy and chock-full of coconut flavor, these mini cupcakes are addictive.
Coconut macaroons are available at most major supermarkets here in the U.S., but although equally delicious, they're a little different from Filipino coconut macaroons I grew up with which are denser and cake-like in texture.
Fortunately, a friend of mine emailed me a PDF of recipes from the Center of Philippine Concerns including one for macaroons. As I read through the list of ingredients, I knew it was the Filipino version I've been looking for!
Sure enough, the addition of flour to the basic ingredients of sweetened condensed milk, butter, eggs, and desiccated coconut resulted in more authentic Filipino coconut macaroons. Crisp and golden on the outside and moist and chewy on the inside, they're addictive!
This recipe yields four dozens in mini muffin size. Forty-eight pieces might sound a LOT but trust me, everyone will be fighting over them you'd wish you baked more than one batch! Besides, they're good outside of refrigeration for about 2 to 3 days and will keep in the freezer for about a month.
Just store in resealable bags or airtight containers to seal in freshness. When cravings hit, thaw in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours or at room temperature for about 30 minutes and they're ready to enjoy!
How to Make Filipino Coconut Macaroons
- In a bowl, cream butter using a hand mixer on low speed. Add sugar and beat together until well blended and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add condensed milk and vanilla extract and continue to beat until blended.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and desiccated coconut. Add to the egg mixture and beat until combined.
- Scoop into paper-lined mini muffin pans and bake in a 350 F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove macaroons from the baking pan and allow to cool for about 5 minutes on a wire rack.
Make these Filipino-style macaroons for your next baking project. They're so easy to make and so delicious. They're a great midday snack or after-meal dessert and are perfect for holiday gift-giving, too!
Loving for more baked goods recipes? You might want to try these goodies, too!
- Pinipig Shortbread cookies- they're crisp, buttery and delicious with coffee or tea
- Banana Pandan Bread-have leftover saba bananas lying around? Turn them into a freshly-baked pandan-infused banana bread loaf!
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @kawalingpinoy on Facebook and Instagram!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup flour
- 2 cups desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Line mini muffin pans with paper cups. Set aside.
- In a bowl, cream butter using a hand mixer on low speed.
- Add sugar and beat together until well blended and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add condensed milk and vanilla extract and continue to beat until blended.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and desiccated coconut. Add to the egg mixture and beat until combined.
- Scoop into the prepared muffin pans and bake in a 350 F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from baking pan and let cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
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Lesly Ann Akaike says
finally made it yesterday and it turned out perfect 😊
just changed the size coz i dont have mini muffin tins but still its good 😊
My husband and my in-Laws really love it and i feel so happy that i can introduce filipino foods to them and super thanks to you miss lalaine 😊
Lalaine Manalo says
Yay! I am glad the recipe worked well for you 🙂
Mary says
Hello,
First of all let me say that I love the taste of your macaroons. I’ve tried it several times in the past and they were truly amazing. However, the last two times I’ve made them didn’t work out so well. The taste is the same but for whatever reason, they were all hollow in the middle. I was so disappointed as I made them for a fundraiser bake sale and I ended up not bringing anything. Where did I go wrong?
Lalaine Manalo says
Hello, Mary,
I am sorry but I don't know what to say. If you've tried it several times in the past and had great results, that means the recipe does work. I wish I can pinpoint what went wrong the last couple of times but I wasn't in the kitchen with you and there could be a lot of factors that affected the final product such as the oven not working properly etc.
Dana says
Ms. Lalaine what kind of flour po did you use in this recipe? Thanks
Lalaine Manalo says
All-purpose flour 🙂
Ayeng says
Super yummy, tasteful, chewy macaroons. Better than what i made in the past. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Lalaine Manalo says
Hi Ayeng! My pleasure. Glad to hear it worked out well.
Annie says
Hi Ms. Lalaine
If i use other size of molding .. smaller than mini muffins, will cooking time change?
Lalaine Manalo says
I think the mini muffin pans are the smallest size but yes, please adjust cooking time if using a smaller or bigger size pan.
Israel says
Hi Lalaine, I’d really appreciated with your talents & blessings that you’ve shared with us. As a matter of fact, I already made this macaroons recipe many times & my friends really love it! Actually, I didn’t use sugar due to my daughter dont like too sweet so condensed milk is well enough for us. And I use organic unsalted butter, organic eggs & organic or unbleached flour & sooooooo delicious. My friends really love it & they want to order too. Thank you so much once again & I’m forever grateful. Take Care & God Bless you more! 🤗
Lalaine Manalo says
Thank you so much, Israel! I am glad you were able to modify the recipe to suit your tastes. God Bless!
Maria says
This is so awesome! If you'd notice Ms Lalaine, I am a fan. Your recipes are my reference all the time!
Back to these macaroons.. I had made these so many times, and the minimum is two batches. And always a hit! Walang natitira! I had some pictures that i would love to show you, even little kids love them. Thank you thank you for this recipe!
Lalaine Manalo says
Thank you so much, Maria, for the 5-star rating! Yes, these macaroons are always a hit when I bring them to parties and I am glad you like them as well. I'd love to see your pictures. You can tag me on Instagram or Facebook #kawalingpinoy, if you like, and I'll find them 🙂
Shirley says
Hi ms lalaine, im looking for a recipe that would be a good source of income. We need to augment our family income because i am on treatment for lung cancer. Medication is very costly. Do you think it could help us? I will try this macaroons. Thank you and Godbless!
Lalaine Manalo says
Hello, Shirley,
I am so sorry to read this. I could just imagine the worry and stress. I am praying for you and your family.
I used to sell these macaroons and everyone liked them, so I think they'll be a good recipe to start. They're also very easy to make and you get 4 dozens per batch.
Do you mind if I email you? Or maybe you can email me at [email protected] instead and I'll reply from there. God bless!