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!
Filipino Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 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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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 😊
Yay! I am glad the recipe worked well for you 🙂
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?
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.
Ms. Lalaine what kind of flour po did you use in this recipe? Thanks
All-purpose flour 🙂
Super yummy, tasteful, chewy macaroons. Better than what i made in the past. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Hi Ayeng! My pleasure. Glad to hear it worked out well.
Hi Ms. Lalaine
If i use other size of molding .. smaller than mini muffins, will cooking time change?
I think the mini muffin pans are the smallest size but yes, please adjust cooking time if using a smaller or bigger size pan.
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! 🤗
Thank you so much, Israel! I am glad you were able to modify the recipe to suit your tastes. God Bless!
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!
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 🙂
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!
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 lymanalo@kawalingpinoy.com instead and I’ll reply from there. God bless!
Hi Ms. Lalaine! Tried the recipe today using oven toaster and macaroon tins instead of muffin pan. Masarap naman po but ang nagawa ko is hindi kasing solid ng nasa pic nyo. Umalsa siya pero nawala rin at ang ending is lubog yung center. Any idea po kung saan ako nagkamali? Thanks!
Hello, Lhot,
The recipe is based on using an oven and unfortunately, there can be a change in the final product if you use different equipment as called for in the recipe. The oven toaster might not have the stable heat/temperature as in the oven and this could affect the macaroons.
hi. hindi po ba masyadong matamis kung 14oz ng condensed milk ang ilalagay? maraming salamat.
NO, not too sweet at all 🙂 It requires a whole can of sweetened condensed milk plus sugar but the recipe makes a lot, about 4 dozens.
It was so good. On point with the taste. I used salted butter, cannot remember if you specified salted or not. When I tasted it reminded me of when I was growing up in Cebu. So delicious and addicting. Happy to share this sweet with my kids. Almost made 4 dozen but not exact because first batch of 24 a few overflowed. Oh well Thank you. I took pictures wished I could have added them here
I’d love to see your photos! If you do Instagram or Facebook, you can tag me at #kawalingpinoy so I’ll be able to find them 🙂
Hello can i use a brown sugar instead? Tsaka po okay lang ba na walang flour? Thank you 🙂
I guess you can use brown sugar, magiging iba lang ang lasa at texture nang konti. The flour is important para sa consistency nang macaroons na ito. You might want to search online for other macaroon recipes na hindi gumagamit nang flour ad use those instead to make sure tama ang resulta.
Hi Ms. Lalaine,
How long yung shelf life nya, I plan to sell kasi 🙂
Any tips po to prolong the shelf life?
Thankie
At room temperature, they should be ok up to 3 days, depending on the type of weather you have. In the refrigerator, probably a week. These macaroons don’t’ have preservatives so they don’t have a long shelf life. Just make sure they’re in an airtight container so they don’t dry out. Good luck sa business.
Hello po. Yung bitter po ba na ginamit po ninyo salted po ba or yun hindi. Salamat po
I use unsalted 🙂
Hi lalaine 😊
Thanks for this recipe, big help sya sa tulad kong ngaaral magbake at matakaw sa coco macaroons 😁, ngtry ako kanina gwin and mosorop sya, kala ko msydong mtamis ksi may condensed and sugar pero ok lng pala, sguro i will try to add more coco nxt tym, type ko ksi ung mdmi coco..
I hope u will share more of your recipes and if u have fb page that we can follow pakishare sana here.. 😊
Baka ikaw n ang sagot sa pggng trying hard baker ko..
😂
need to cut down the ingredients lng kc dlawa lng kmi kakain.. Baka mgmukha n kming buko pg msydo mdami 😂..
Thanks ng madami! I will wait for your nxt recipes
God Bless you
Hi Jamie! We do have a Facebook Page. Here is is!
Hi Ms. Lalaine,
I have excess batter, I refrigerated them, can I still bake them the next day?
Yes, you can save and bake the next day 🙂
Hi ms lalaine may i ask how much po ung sell nyo dito? and what sugar po brown or white? tia
Matagal na nung binebenta ko but I think 1 dozen $4. White sugar ang gamit 🙂
I tried and it was a success. Thanks for sharing this recipe Ms. Lalaine!
I use coconut pulp coz my mom used coconut milk often and I just thought why not make sonething from the tons of pulp she disposes.. Sayang kase😊
I just dried the pulp sa non stick pan for 10mins over low heat… Its as good as dessicated coconut.
God bless you more! Looking forward to try more recipe’s from your collection.
Thanks for a great tip, Ivy!
Can this be good for freezer?
Yes, you can freeze them. Just store in resealable bags or airtight containers and they should be good for up to 1 month.
I don’t have muffin pans ☹️ Can I just shape it and bake it in a greased pan?
I’ve never done this in a greased pan, the mixture is too loose to shape. I am not sure if it would work well but maybe bake in the pan like a cake and just cut into squares when done?
Hi Lalaine,
I’ve been making macaroons for quite sometime. I was hesitant to use your recipe coz I’ve been using a recipe from another pinoy website.
Decided to try your recipe and followed it to the dot and my family really liked it.
Guess I have to switch my old recipe to yours.. this is a keeper.
Thanks a lot for sharing.
I am glad you liked the recipe 🙂
Hi Miss Lalaine, i already tried your recipe same taste but not the texture because i use the fresh coconut. But really good taste next i try using the coconut in your recipe so that i can get the right texture.
Hi Mona. Let us know how it goes when you try again!
Hi Ms. Lalaine. I just want to ask if what kind of flour that I need to use?? coconut flour or APF?
Thank you.
It’s all-purpose flour 🙂
I just
can i use 3rd class?
Hi Lalaine,
Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
It tastes really good. my husband’s officemates are now ordering this from me. Thanknyou so much and God bless you more!
Thank you for the feedback! These macaroons are really good, I used to sell them also and I still get requests for them from my old officemates who used to buy from me 🙂
Hi miss lalaine, paano po if walang oven? Ano po ang ibang gagamitin ko? Thankyou po 😊
Hello
I am not sure how you can make these macaroons without an oven as they require baking. 🙁 Maybe try a toaster oven? I’ve never tried it personally but I think a few readers have had success using it.
Can cream of coconut be used in place of the sweetened condensed milk? It has the same consistency. The macaroons sound delicious!
I am not sure about replacing the condensed milk with coconut cream as it is actually thicker and more viscous. Is there a reason why you want to substitute?
Hi, Lalaine!..I would like to know if I could use gluten free flour to make these. Thank you.
Hello Grace,
I’ve never tried it with gluten-free flour but I don’t see why it won’t work. I am not familiar with GF baking but you might want to search online if you need to make adjustments in terms of liquid etc.
Can I use melted butter instead of softened butter?
Hi Louise,
The texture will be different. Baking is a little bit more complicated than cooking and a simple change in ingredients can have a significant effect on the final product. I would suggest following the recipe as it is.
I love your recipe! Anyone with all the required ingredients and materials could easily make this dessert. I’ve made this a lot of times already and I can say that it’s almost foolproof and quite delicious.
Thanks for the feedback, Kaela. I am glad you enjoy this recipe, it’s very easy to make indeed 🙂
pwd ba syang lutuin sa oven toaster? if yes, how many minutes. thanks
Hello
I’ve never tried this recipe sa oven toaster so I wouldn’t know how many minutes. I don’t have one at home and hindi ako familiar sa temp. 🙁
Hi, Lalaine!
Question: If I were to make these in a regular cupcake pan instead of the mini pan, how long do you think it has to be in the oven?
Thanks!
Add 4 to 5 minutes to the bake time. The best test is to insert a toothpick in the center of the macaroon, if it comes out clean they’re done.
Hi Ms. Lalaine,
Puwede po ba malaman if the flour that should be used here is all purpose flour or cake flour?
Salamat po.
All-purpose siya 🙂
1st time ko pong magbake. and since yung kapatid ko lagi nalang nagbibilin na bilhan ko ng macaroons, i tried to make some. gustong gusto nya po yung timpla ng recipe mo. 😊 masaya din po ako since 1st time ko magbake, perfect po at my 1st try. sarap po ng timpla niya talaga. gonna make some again pag may time. 😄
Yey! I am glad the recipe worked well for you. 🙂
Hi! I don’t have mini muffin pans, but I do have cupcake/muffin pans that comes in 6 holes…I think they are about 2-3 inches diameter. Is that okay to use? If so how much cooking time do they require?
I haven’t tried baking these macaroons in regular muffin tins but I am sure it would work. Increase bake time about 3 to 5 minutes, just check by inserting a toothpick in the center of macaroons. If it comes out clean, they are done.
gud pm. ms lalaine. i havent made this but ask q lang if it will have the same density as the macaroons sold in goldilocks? ung ganung bigat and chewiness? ung po kc ang gsto kong macaroons. tnx po in advance sa reply 😀
I haven’t tried Goldilocks macaroons but these ones are very chewy and dense. Give the recipe a try, I am sure you’ll love the coconut macaroons!
Hi lalaine, I am gonna make this today kaya lang yung nakuha ko sa seafood city was Baker’s angel flake sweetened coconut. Pwede ba ito? It looks like dessicated coconut to me pero parang medyo moist sya ng konti. Im super excited to try this, fave ko to since birth lol
Hello Mia
I suppose you can use the sweetened one but decrease the amount of sugar lest the macaroons will be overwhelmingly sweet.
Thanks fo this! It’s my very first time to bake and it all went great! My husband and friends almost finished the batch that I made. They brought the remaining pieces to office the next day and immediately got order requests. Now having a little extra income.
Would love to try you mini egg pies soon!
Hi Jeng! I’m glad to hear that 🙂
Hi Lalaine, did you put the egg yolk only?
Hello Maria,
No, use the whole egg 🙂
Hi po pwede po bang wag ng lagyan ng sugar.? Pra po kasing sobrang tamis na.
Hello Nicky
Para sa akin tamang tama lang ang tamis, I really recommend adding the sugar because the recipe makes about 4 dozens, 48 pieces.
Hi there – I love your site and been using some of your recipes to recreate for my kids some of my childhood treats. I have a question regarding your Filipino style coconut macaroons, the nutrition content you have here, is that for the entire batch? So every 4 dozens, there are about 322 calories for all 48 pieces? That seems so good to be true. I mean wow!! That makes me very happy, But. first I want to confirm its correct.
Many Thanks.
Jenny
Hello Jenny,
322 calories for 48 pieces would make me very happy, too, as I can eat a whole batch of these macaroons in one sitting! Unfortunately, the nutritional info is based on 4 pieces per 1 serving. I updated the recipe card to clarify this. 1 serving=4 pieces.
Thank you very much, Lalaine! Never thought coconut macaroons were this easy to bake. You made my life easy with your recipes. I will def bring these for our family’s christmas potluck. More power to you and your informative site, Lalaine!
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for the feedback, Nina! I am glad you find the recipes useful. 🙂
Use oatmeal in place of coconut and you’ll get yourself a healthier treat! And no worries because the taste is just the same. You can even put two or three pieces of raisins inside each mold for a surprise bite. Maybe Lalaine could write a recipe for my version. I’ll be waiting. 🙂
What a great idea! Will certainly try it and post the recipe 🙂
Hi Ms. lalaine thanks sa recipe mo I now using it for my homemade macaroons business in just a week I sold 300 packs of macaroons. The following weeks 40 packs. Meron ka po recipe for pandan macaroons? Can u also post it in here.
Maraming salamat Ms. lalaine God Bless
Wow! You made my day, Mae. I am so happy this recipe brought you extra income. Good luck in the business!
I don’t have a pandan macaroon yet but I think you can easily switch the flavor using the same recipe by just adding pandan extract instead of vanilla.
how many macaroons we made in 200g ?
in a cupcakes
Hi I was wondering if this recipe does or doesn’t use any leavening agent like baking powder or soda?
No baking powder or soda. This is a very dense macaroon and it won’t “rise” very much.
Hi Ms Lalaine
I only have the chilled shredded fresh coconut. Can i use them instead? If yes, what should be adjusted?
I’ve never used fresh coconut for these macaroons, I am a little worried they might change the texture due to their water content. I haven’t personally tried this but maybe you can dry the coconut at very low heat in the oven before using to kind of mimic the dehydrated coconut flakes.
Hi!
Yeah i did dry them in the oven first before adding them into the recipe. They’re almost like the desiccated coconut and the macaroons turned out sooo yum!!! Thanks for this recipe.
Glad it turned out well! 🙂
Hi, what flour can i use?
All purpose flour 🙂
Coconut macaroons have been one of my childhood favorites and finding an easy and delicious recipe by you is such a blessing. Salamat for sharing, Lalaine!
I am glad you like it. Coconut macaroons were my favorite baon for school and having this recipe does bring fond food memories 🙂
I made this 3 x already. I used 1/2 cup of sugar because I only have Sweet Coconuts. My two little ones ages 2 1/2 & 4 1/2 loves this. Kawaling Pinoy is my only trusted Filipino recipes site.
Aww, thank you so much! You made my day 🙂 I am glad you find the recipes here helpful!
I used 1/2 cup of sugar para di masyado matamis and its really good. i made this recipes for several times already.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Lucy, for your feedback. These macaroons are my favorite treat and I am glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Hi Ms. Lalaine
I’m wondrin if i can make the mixture ahead of time , put them in the paper cases then freeze it. . how long will i bake it for if it’s frozen? Or can i just make the mixture , then thaw it when i need it and scoop them into the paper cases? Which do u think works better? I am planning to make this ahead of time but i don’t know if it can be frozen or not. Thank u so much.
Hello Mary Jane,
I’ve never tried freezing the batter so I really can’t guarantee results. I’ve tried, though, baking them first and then freezing them. Works well!
Hi. Is the dessicated coconut unsweetened?
Yes, it’s unsweetened 🙂
Hi Miss Lalaine
Pwede ko ba lagyan din ng grated carrots yung coconut nacaroons?
Thanks
Hi Tsiki,
I am sorry hindi ko pa nasubukan lagyan kasi nang carrots and I am not sure how it would work. Let me know how they turn out.
Your cupcake liners stayed very bright when baked. Are they a special kind? Most cupcake liners colours fade.
Hello Anna
No, they’re just ordinary muffin liners but the paper is a lot thicker.
Thanks for the recipe, Lalaine. Made this several times already. I just published a post for the latest one, with a link to this post of yours. Thanks again!
Thank you so much. 🙂
Okay ba kung fresh shredded buko gmitin,KESA pinatuyong nyog? Ano kaya SA pananaw mo mangyari SA macaroons?
Hello Lulu
Magiiba ang texture nung macaroons kasi matubig yung fresh na buko 🙁
like to try this on my b-day..just want to ask what could be the best butter to use unsalted or salted one?thank you
I use unsalted 🙂
Thank you for sharing this recipe. Palagi ko itong binabake for my parents at sobrang love nila ito.
🙂
Lalaine, your macaroons are very yummy thank you so much for sharing your recipe of this mixture. I truly appreciate,
You’re welcome, I am glad you enjoyed them 🙂
did not turn out for me. stuck to the cupcake liner. 😕 and they caved in the middle.
Mine turns like yours. I don’t know what went wrong. I am a baker myself, but I cant figure it out. Maybe the quality of ingredients or something else.
Hi. Can i refrigerate raw batter overnight? Made it in advance though tomorrow pa ko magkaka oras ibake eh. Would it make a difference? 🙂
Hello Denise,
I always bake mine on the day I make the batter but I think it’s going to be ok.
Hi,
Just wanna ask if how long po ung life span ng macaroons? thank you
They should be good for 1 to 2 days outside of refrigeration and a few days longer in the fridge. You can also freeze them in resealable bags and they should be good for a couple of months.
hi mommy lalaine, is it ok to use dairy cream for butter?
I haven’t used Dairy Cream for a long time but I think it’s a brand of butter right?
i’m gonna try this recipe tomorrow.. i have a lot of leftover dessicated coconut from a choco trillon project awhile back… 🙂 i love my macaroons kind of toasted on the outside…
Let me know how it turns out 🙂
Hi can I use steamer if don’t have oven? Thanks :’)
Hello Karla
Unfortunately, a steamer won’t work for this recipe. They have to be baked 🙁
Thanks for sharing
Hi Laine, happy Holidays. I made this macaroons. And I have to thank you. They are PERFECT! My mom and my son love them. It’s the nth recipe I tried, and this is the only recipe and I keep on making. I love them dearly. Thank you for great recipes. Sa blog mo na ako nangongopya ng recipes.
Lots of love and hugs.
Anna
Napasaya mo naman ako nang todo, salamat sa feedback. I am glad nagustuhan nang buong family itong macaroons 🙂
Hello, Ms. Lalaine! I just finished baking this recipe and it came out perfect! They were economical yet so satisfying.Thanks for sharing. 🙂 I just have one concern. It came out more like a coconut cupcake rather than coconut macaroons. The top had a crispy crust with a chewy center just as I liked it, it’s also the part where the shredded coconut is visible, but the bottom was like a cupcake. It’s perfectly fine though. I just want to ask just in case I had done something wrong with it or if I’m the only one who had this result. Looking forward for your reply! Thanks!
Hello Hazel
Yes, these macaroons are a little different from the regular coconut macaroons as they have added flour. They do taste like mini coconut cupcakes 🙂
hi ms lalaine ask ko lang po ittry ko po sana ito pwede po ba gumamit ng ordinary oven lang po?
Hi madam
What kind of flour Po gamit nyo Po?
All purpose flour 🙂
Can I ise frozen grated coconut
Frozen grated coconut has excess liquid and will affect the texture of the macaroons. I’ve never tried this personally but I think if you put the coconut on a baking sheet and dry them in the oven on very low heat for a few minutes, they might work.
I will definitely try this! I am in search of easy macaroons recipe. I tried one and it was an epic fail. I am fixing the recipe up to the last bit. This recipe seems to be more fair. The one I tried kasi asked for 400g of dessicated coconut for a can of condense.
Ms. Lalaine, do you have a recipe for an oreo cookie and mini cake? My dad’s birthday is on the 15th of December. And I wanna personalize his birthday cake.
Thank you for your recipes.
God bless.
Thanks,
Anna
Ilan po magagawa sa recipe nyo ?
Hi Ms Lalaine!..I tried this recipe last night and yeah it was delicious ..My daughter likes it..But my problem Ms lalaine is that why is the middle part of my macaroons went down?I don’t know what I have done, I just followed your directions..Please help..Thanks
Same here 🙁
Hi miss lalaine your recipe is perfect for me the problem is i dont have a macaroons molder ive search some of the supermarkets here but cant find a molder for this 🙁 but thanks anyways. 🙂
Hi Carmela
You don’t need a macaroon molder, just use a muffin pan.
thanks miss lalaine aabangan ko ibang recipe mo 🙂
You’re welcome 🙂
Miss lalaine i wanted to try sana gumawa ng moist banana muffin do you have recipe for that? Thank you.
I don’t have one on Kawaling Pinoy but I have on my other blog http://www.onionringsandthings.com/2013/12/mini-banana-bread-loaves/ 🙂
Miss lalaine do you have a recipe for chewy brownies?im a single mother and sometimes i bake and sell it to my friends and my daughter’s classmates for extra income 🙂 thanks a lot.
Hello Maria
I have on my other blog, these are so fudgy and chocolatey, very easy to make, too! Here is the link http://www.onionringsandthings.com/2014/05/one-bowl-brownies/
Hello po!
I’ve tried and been making this for a while now, and everyone loves it. Thank you for the super easy recipe 🙂
Just a question tho, I noticed when we eat it right after I baked it, dumidikit po sa muffin liner and mahirap tanggalin. But then after a few days ok and mas madali na. Do you think it’s the muffin liner that I use?
Thank you po! 🙂
Hello Maan
NO, walalng problema sa muffin liner. Mainit pa kasi kaya dumidikit at pag malamig na nang konti, mas madaling alisin ang liner 🙂
Hi Ms. Lalaine! If I’m going to make this using the standard/regular size muffin pan (that’s all I have for now), should I also adjust my cooking time? Also, how many pieces will this recipe yield using a standard/regular size muffin pan? Thanks much!!! 🙂
Mai
I’ve never tried baking these in the large nuffin pans. I am guessing they need to bake longer, may be another 3 to 5 minutes?
can you use any type of flour or cake flour? Thanks!
I am sorry but I’ve never tried baking these other than with all purpose flour. Cake flour has less protein/gluten than regular flour so texture or structure of the macaroons might change. If you do try it, please let me know how it worked out.
Perfect recipe! Simple and tastes so yummy. Thank you for sharing. Very highly recommended.:-)
Hi Irene
Aren’t they delicious? These macaroons are so addicting and very easy to make too. I am glad you enjoyed them and I really appreciate the feedback. 🙂
Hi Ms. Lalaine! Thank you for sharing your recipe. I baked it twice. Masarap sabi ni hubby! I lessened the sugar to 1/2 cup, added 1 tsp baking powder and grated some cheese on top. I’ll definitely bake it again using desiccated coconut. I used fresh grated coconut kasi.
I made these tonight and they came out beautiful and delicious. I used coconut flakes as I don’t have desiccated coconuts. Glad I am found your blog. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe.
I made these for first time using your recipe and they turned out delicious, my daughter doesn’t like coconut but she absolutely loved them ! her comment was “Mum you know I don’t like coconut but these taste really good!”
I agree these won’t disappoint the only disappointment is when they are all eaten and none left for me! hahaha
thank you!
Can I used cake flour to the coconut macaroons instead of just glour?
I don’t see why you can’t use cake flour, my friend sometimes uses polenta instead of the flour
Thanks, Karen, for the tip. I’ve never tried polenta for baking these but I’ll keep that in mind.
i can guarantee you guys, this is a no fail type of recipe. sooo easy and sooo yummy. i put in 1/2 tsp. of baking powder for added volume and reduced the sugar to 1/4 cup..big thanks to ms. lalaine
Thanks, Ging, for the feedback. I’ll try adding baking powder the next time. 🙂
Hi Ms. Lalaine,
2 cups of dessicated coconut is 200g po ba or 400g?
Thank you for the recipe! 🙂
Hi Karen
2 cups of dessicated coconut is about 200 grams. 🙂
I tried this… so delicious. I lessened the sugar to 2/3 cups though
hi. i would like to ask if what is a cup of flour for? bcos i used to make my macaroons without adding a flour thats i wanna know, thanks for answering, 🙂
Hi lalaine! I admire your patience in answering questions eventhough some were persistent and sobrang kulit.heheh.. thanks! I hope you’ll try baking macaroons with lecheflan underneath.. they call it “custaroon” or “lecheroon” and share it in your blog.
thankyou so much!
Hello Camille
I do enjoy reading the comments and interacting with readers. Haha, I know what you mean. I think, napagtripan ako that time kaya ganun ang mga tanong at paulit ulit. 🙂
I’ve never heard of custaroons until you mentioned them. Wala na kasi ako sa Pilipinas when they became popular in early 2000 kaya hindi ako familiar. I’ll try to experiment or do some research and see if I can replicate them at home. Stay tuned 🙂
Hi ms lalaine, i too tried this recipe, needless to say everyone loved my macaroons. Anyway, like ms camille, i have been wanting to try custaroons too. Its basically the same i think but the recipe will require more egg yolks to make the taste “custardy”:). Hindi ko din alam kung baked or steamed. Awaiting your recipe. Yup, staying tuned!
Hi ms lalaine what will i do if my ovens temperature is up to 250 only..? Doi need to cook the macaroons longer.?
Is 250/your oven in celsius? Please double check, the temperature I use is in Fahrenheit.
Hello,
Can I use coconut flakes and get thesame result? Thanks
Hello,
Can I use coconut flakes? It’s a bit longer than the desiccated coconut. Will I get thesame result? Thanks.
Hi Zenaida
I think coconut flakes will work as they are “dry” as dessicated coconut but the texture might be a little different as they are thicker while dessicated is more on the fine side.
When I saw the photos I thought cupcakes but read macaroons and I had to come and learn more. I would love these!
Are they ever served with icing or frosting on top or drizzled with chocolate?
Hello Maureen
No need to add anything, they’re delicious as is. Although, I might try drizzling them with chocolate as you suggested. A little chocolate here and there is always a good idea 🙂
hi, preheated ba ang oven?
Hi Ging
Yes, oven is preheated to 350 F 🙂
Hello again Ms. Lalaine! How can I thank you enough for this recipe? Eversince i got this macaroon recipe from your blog, i’ve been soooo hooked haha! I always make it a point that i have the basics in my cupboard and it has always and constantly been my stress buster. I have made them as my gift last christmas and my kids’ teachers love it. I can Easily whip up one batch even if I’m tired from day’s work and make them after dinner. Guess what, my brother from the other house even comes in my kitchen as soon as he smells the freshly made macaroons,haha! You are an angel. Now that it’s nearing summer here in the Philippines, I am starting to browse your other recipes, Am gonna make up some of those refreshing buko lychee drink. Thanks again and more power.
Hello Teepee
I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. It really is a very simple recipe and like you, I always have the ingredients available so I can easily bake a batch when craving hits.
Please go try the buko lychee drink, so refreshing especially with the fresh coconut we have there. I have to settle for the frozen kind here and it’s not quite the same 🙁
Pwede po ba n egg white lng ang gamitin?
Hi Myle
I’ve never tried these macaroons with just the whites so I can’t guarantee the texture or flavor. If you do try it with the egg whites, please let me know how it turns out.
just asking if it is a brown or white sugar?
Hi Mariel
It is white granulated sugar
hi miss,ask ko lang po kung egg whites lang po talaga at hindi na kasama ang yolks?? thanks po ..
Hello Angeline
No, please use the whole egg, yolk and white parts 🙂
hi ms. lalaine! i followed your recipe and it was a success. thanks for posting! 😀
Aren’t these macaroons delicious? And so simple to make, too! Thank you so much for your feedback. 🙂
hello po gud day po sa nyo.. tanong ko lang po pwedi po bang gumamit nang oven toaster para maka pagluto ng macaroons? \kung pwedi paano po ba yung exact time n gagamitin….
Hello, Ms. Lalaine,
Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe. I’ve tried making it and I super duper love the result! It was crunchy on the outside and soft/chewy inside, just what I wanted in my coconut macaroons. I’m planning to make it again and I will surely try some of the recipes posted in your blog. Thanks again!
Hello Tara
Thank you for the feedback, I am glad you liked them. Please do try our other rcipes and let me know how they turned out. 🙂
Hi ms lalaine pwede ko po ba gamitin slenda instead of regular sugar?or do u have any suggestion coz i want to bake it for someone diabetic with out boosting their blood sugar too high?tnx
Hi April
I’ve never tried baking these with sugar substitutes so I really can’t guide you through it. Here is the link to the Splenda website where you’ll find tips on cooking and baking https://www.splenda.com/cooking-baking
I hope you do get to bake them as I am sure the person you’re baking them for will enjoy them 🙂
hi how many stick of butter did you use
1/3 cup would be a little less than 1 stick of butter which is 1/2 cup. The wrapper should have a grid to follow. 1/3 cup would be roughly 6 tablespoons. Hope this helps
lalaine hndi ko gets ung sa butter ehhh pls help me naman
The recipe ingredients and instructions are very clear. You need 1/3 cup of butter, about 6 tablespoons. You need 2 cups dessicated coconut. You can’t use “packs” as basis for measuring as they come in different weights and sizes. Use a standard measuring cup, please. Again 2 cups.
what did you use to measure the dessicated coconut and flour
DRY MEASURING CUPS OR LIQUIDMEASURING CUPS
dry measuring cups
hiiiiiiii how many sticks pf butter did you use
Hello Claudia
The recipe requires less than 1 stick as 1 stick of butter is equals to 1/2 cup. You need only 1/3 cup. The wrapper of the butter is usually graduated, it has measurements you can use as guideline. 1/3 cup is about 6 tablespoons.
hi lalaine pwede 2 stick nalang ang butter na gamitin ko para mas malasa sya dba 😀
I wouldn’t recommend increasing the amount of butter. More does not necessarily mean better. Magiiba ang texture nang macaroons and they’ll fall flat. Please follow the recipe, you won’t be disappointed 🙂
ISESET koba ang oven Sa 20 minutes 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
Yes, please 🙂
ilang pack gnamit mo ng dessicated coconut
how many packs of desicated cconut did you use
Hi Claudia
I am sorry but I answered your question many times. Same question, same answer. Please read the recipe instructions. Thanks
ILANG dessicated coconut gnamit mo
hi lalaine will you please tell me plsssss how many packs of dessicated cconut did you use
Claudia, I used 2 cups. I don’t know how many packs that would be as they come in different weights and sizes. Ang standard measuring cup is about 8 ounces.
hi po lalaine hndi ko po talaga gets ung sa butter
Please use a tablespoon to measure to make it easier. You need 6 tablespoons.
can i use a not butter softened
You need to soften the butter as you have to cream it with the sugar. Mahirap siyang haluin with the sugar kung matigas. Not melted or tunaw, malambot lang nang konti
ang tanong po pano poba maging softenend ang butter??????????
Hi Lalaine, I am using wholemeal flour and wih no sugar. Last week I added 1/2 cup grated cheese and 2 eggs and it’s more tastier. Thanks for the recipe. ? Mel
Thanks for the tips, Mel 🙂
Hi Ms. Lalaine!!! hmmm… do you think a convection oven would work?? (turbo lang kasi ang meron kami kaso i’m not sure with the physics of baking in a turbo. hehehe. though i am able to make brownies with it)
nwey, i just read the comments and the recipe sounds amazing :))
Happy holidays 🙂
Hello Jem
I’ve never tried doing the macaroons sa turbo. It might work, just adjust bake time at mas mabilis magluto ang convection. A few readers mentioned doing it sa toaster oven also with good results. Masarap siya so I hope you find a way to make them.
Hi Laline, can we use oven toaster for this?
I tried this recipe today but its too sweet for my preference, the 3/4 cup sugar can be omitted as theres already 1 can of condensed milk, it will be healthier as its less sugar.
Hi Mich
Did you use sweetened coconut flakes? This might have made the macaroons too sweet. I use dessicated coconut (unsweetened) and I find the 3/4 cup sugar just right to pull the macaroons together.
Of course, the less sugar we use, the better for our health 🙂
Can I use sweetened dessicated coconut and omit the sugar? Or would that change the texture?
hello, i tried doing a first batch and the middle part flopped! What did i do wrong? Please help!! Thanks!
Hi Pam
I am sorry that you had problems with the recipe. The macaroons don’t really rise during baking so I am not sure what you mean that they “plopped in the center”. Did you overfill the muffin cups? Did you add and beat the eggs one at a time?
Hi, just wanted to ask if it’s okay to use fresh shredded coconut instead? Thanks
I’ve never tried them with fresh grated coconut, it might affect the product as fresh coconut has a higher water content than dessicated. You might want to dry the fresh grated coconut in the oven first to draw out excess moisture.
Hi Ms. Lalaine,
Sa oven lang ba sya pwede lutuin? Hindi ba pwede steamed?
Hello Via
I am sorry, oven siya linuluto at sa tingin ko hindi pwede Sa steamer. Iba ang kalalabasan nang product dahil wet heat ang steamer at dry naman ang oven.
thanks for the quick response Ms. Lalaine 🙂
Hi po.
Ask ko lang po if okay lang po na Cake Flour ang gagamitin.
if hindi naman po okay, anu naman pong brand ng All Purpose Flour ang best na gamitin.
Thanks po.
Hi Anne
All-purpose flour ang ginagamit ko sa paggawa nang macaroons. 🙂
Hi, I made your macaroons and added 1/2 cup of grated cheese and 1 teaspoon baking soda. I sent them over to my mom and her friends in Hong Kong and they loved it! They said they were way better than Goldilock’s.
I have been looking for the best recipe and I found yours. Thank you!
Hello Chelle
I’ve never tried macaroons with cheese but it sounds delicious. I am going to give a try, thanks for the tip 🙂
CAN I USE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR BAKING THIS RECIPE?
Hi Marianne
I am sorry but I’ve never baked these macaroons in a microwave so I do not know if it will work and can’t recommend it.
Hello Ms. Lalaine, I was wondering if you have tried adding grated cheese to your recipe or maybe a cheese coconut macaroon? Would really appreciate your response.
Catherine
Hi Catherine
I’ve never tried adding cheese but sounds delicious enough to try. Thanks 🙂
Hi! i hope you will answer this, what is your best investment for this lovely goods?
Hello Rea
The recipe costs about $6 to make and yields 4 dozens. I would say $150 would be a good investment if you are starting small scale like selling to friends etc. The $150 will allow for muffin pans, cupcake liners, packaging and the ingredients. Hope this helps 🙂
Hi Ms. Lalaine! Thanks for this recipe, and all the while it’s a difficult one, well i still have to try it hehe…still can’t find dessicated coconut in our nearby supermarket, guess i need to go to a baking supply store. I really really wanted to make baking an enjoyable one for my daughter, and i hope by making one of her faves, i’m gonna lure her into my kitchen,hehe… More power! You’ve got so much followers and you really are a wonder and a blessing 🙂
Awww, you are making me 😳
Thanks, Teepee. I hope you enjoy your baking adventure with your daughter.
Hi miss Lalaine thank you so much sa recipe. I baked 2 batches of macaroons yesterday i just add 1/8 tsp of salt for every recipe. Nagustuhan ng family ko ang daling naubos, I will make it again. Di na ako gumamit ng mixer. Ang daling gawin. God bless you always.
Hi Maria
What a great idea, I am sure the salt balanced the sweetness. I am going to try that next time. Thank you for trying the recipe and I am glad your family enjoyed the macaroons. Happy baking!
Hi there!
Can I use 2 oz paper liners? wala po kasi akong mini muffin pan..and Same din po ba yung temp and cooking time?
thank you po..
hi, i would just like to ask kung ung nabibiling naka pack na desiccated coconut ang gagamitin or ung fresh?
thank you =)
Hi Maya
Yung naka-pack ang gagamitin 🙂
Ohmigod!! I love you!. I tried your recipe and wow oh wow! they all came out perfect and I enjoy making it. I actually made a test bake on oven toaster and it came out better than I expected..
thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful recipe!
Hoping to see/read more of your delicious recipe and more powers!
Aren’t they yummy? And super easy to make, too. Thank you so much for your comment, Sherlyn. You made my day 🙂
Ano po bang dapat ipihit kapag yung oven mo lang ay 250temperature insted na 350F sa oven.
Hello Rosalinda
Please check if your oven is in Fahrenheit or Celsius. If it is in Celsius, eto ang simple conversion: 1 degree Celsius = 33.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Hope this helps. 🙂
What kind of flour do i have to use. All purpose or cake flour. Pls help
All-purpose flour 🙂
Miss can I ask if pwde pa rin ba syang gawin even if hndi oven ung gagamitin? Im just wondering. Thank you! 🙂
Hello Mine
Unfortunately sa oven lang pwede kasi baked siya but I think one of our readers said she tried a small batch sa oven toaster and worked. 🙂
Hi Lalaine,
I just want to thank you for this very simple yet very yummy recipe. I tried it once and shared it to my friends, and told them it was free taste/sample (i was kidding of course). Just the next day, i received my very first order of macaroons, and a couple more..and more.. and more 😀 It has been giving me extra income for quite sometime now. So i thought I should let you know.
Hello Jin
What an awesome story! Thank you for sharing it with me. I am so glad the macaroons recipe became an extra source of income for you. I wish you more blessings. 🙂
hi lalaine how many packs of dessicated cococnut did you use i your macarons????
Hello Claudia
It’s 2 cups, 16 ounces total
Good Day!
I am newly wed. And your macaroon pinoy style recipe is the first recipe that I baked by myself. And I am so happy because I made one for my husband and he shared it with his co workers and they gave positive feedbacks!
He is a soldier so we are not together always. He texted me that my macaroons was a big hit among his coworkers and he is so proud of me! One also asked for the recipe so his wife can also bake.
Thank you Maam Lalaine.
PS it was also a big hit among my co teachers and it will be “mabili” with my kindergarten kids. I dont use the sugar though. I just use the condensed milk as the sweetener
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Hello Faith
I am glad nagustuhan nang hubby at students mo. Kahit ako, I bake them regularly at di nagsasawa mga bibinigyan ko. They always ask when I’ll bring more. 🙂
Hi Ms Lalaine,
Love this very much. Itatanong ko lang po sana, hanggang ilang days po ang tinatagal ng macaroons, pag po nasa ref at kung wala po sa ref. thank you po.
Hello Mayerte
I would say good mga 3 days pag wala sa ref and mga 1 week pag refrigerated. I am glad you like them 🙂
Hi ms. Lalaine pwede po ba lutuin sa toster
I’ve never tried making this in a toaster. Does the toaster have heat settings?
hi lalaine I am from norway, this will be my first time to bake macaroons, but the thing is I can’t find condensed milk here in my place and I am a bit far from the city, is there any alternative for the condensed milk, thanks!
Hi Marie
I’ve never tried making these macaroons without sweetened condensed milk. You might be able to search online for possible alternatives to it. I’m thinking evaporated milk might be a good substitute but the consistency might change.
Hi! Lalaine you know i really love macaroons i used to bake it but it wasnt perfect as i wanted. i feel so happy and excited when i found your recipe for coconut macaroons, this is the recipe that i’ve been looking for. Now im ready to bake again . Wish me luck 🙂
Happy baking!
Hi good day!
Tataning ko lang kung ung tirang mixture ko pwede bang iref muna then bukad ko xa ibbake ulit?d ba masisira non?thanks 🙂
Hello Anna
Yes, pwede siyang refrigerate. Stir mo lang nang konti when ready to bake para ma-mix ingredients.
My daughter and I are attempting our first macaroon experience tomorrow and we’re using your recipe. Wish us luck!
It is a very easy recipe, you’ll have fun making them. Happy baking! 🙂
i was happy to be able to find your site. i was looking for a recipe for macaroon and found your. it was easy to follow and the taste was superb…thanks.
Aren’t they delicious? I never get tired of these macaroons, I can pound a dozen in a sitting 🙂
Thanks for sharing your recipe. It was really great and my colleagues love it.
Hello Cez
Time to bake another batch 🙂
Hi lalaine,
Perfect recipe!
Thanks again..
I am glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for taking the time to leave a feedback 🙂
Hi l
should i put some yeast ?
Hi Angeli
No, you don’t add yeast. They don’t really rise so make sure to fill up your paper cups to almost full. 🙂
Hi Lalaine
I’m so glad to have found your website. I have made this recipe twice and brought it to potlucks and each time, friends and family have foodgasm :). Of course, I shared your website. Thank you for the wonderful recipes, more power 🙂
Thanks, Cathy 🙂
Hi Lalaine ! I just tried your recipe 🙂 . I tweaked it a bit by lessening the condensed milk to 8 oz.. I only have a 200g pack of dehydrated desiccated coconut in my pantry so I used them all and just added extra eggwhites. It turned out great! the sweetness is just what I wanted 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Hello Donna
I am glad it worked for you 🙂
Umm, Hi! I was planning on selling macaroons at my school (For an activity) and I found your recipe 🙂 it looks like it would really be delicious but, since I’m still a student and I don’t have much money, I was wondering if there would be any alternatives with the vanilla extract? Because vanilla extracts are quite pricey…
Hi Dorothy
You can replace it with equal amount of maple syrup 🙂
Oh God! Thank you sooooooo muchhhhhhhh!!! Your a life saverrrr!! And a GREAT COOK!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! 😀 😀 😀 <3
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O! REALLY
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my favorite since i was a kid, hope to find desiccated coconut her in cam. sur and for how many days can the macaroons last?
Hi Catherine
The macaroons will last in the refrigerated for about 3 to 4 days. Enjoy! 🙂
thank you so much now ‘m earning by selling macaroons and my family love them too hope you can post a recipes for cookies. Thank you again 🙂
This recipe doesn’t last an hour in my home lol… thanks so much lalaine, i’ve done your macaroons over and over for potlucks, 2 Christmas holidays, birthdays and even Chinese New Year and they’re always a hit. Oh and my daughter has sold them at her school bake sale hehe cool eh!
Great post. Makes my mouth water!!! 🙂 Certainly it is delicious with desiccated coconut ingredients on it!
Thank you Lalaine!
I’m going to try and find desiccated first, does the recipe call for sweetened or unsweetened?
Can’t wait, these are my absolute favourite 🙂
I use unsweetened.
Miss Lalaine!
Salamat sa recipe, I just finished a batch and can’t stop eating them myself 🙂 hehehe.
You’re welcome 🙂
Hi Lalaine,
For the coconut, can I use frozen shredded coconut and dry it?
Love macaroons and can’t wait to try them.
Hello Jasmin
I’ve never tried this but I can’t see why it won’t work. Please let me know how it turns out 🙂
My God.. i tried to find the right recipe for this. This macaroons are very addicting indeed. Thank you very much for this Lalaine…You’re amazing..You give me so much joy upon finding your site..
Hello Rey
Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed the macaroons. They really are addicting. I bring them to work and they’re gone in a jiffy. 🙂
Is it possible to bake the macarons without the macaroon molder? I mean directly to the paper cups?
Hello Liza
I am not sure if paper baking cups are sturdy enough to hold the mixture together while baking but if you can ones that are made with foil, those might work without the muffin pan.
Hi, pede po ba cyang lutuin sa microwave? Sira kasi yung oven?
Hi Amy
Hindi ko pa nasubukan sa microwave so I am not sure kung pwede. I am sorry.
Hi Lalaine! I don’t have cooking and baking skills until I stumbled upon your recipes here on Kawaling Pinoy site. I finally had the guts to be proud of my baked treats on Christmas day 2013. And what I made was your Coconut Macaroons recipe, and you were right, these macaroons are always a hit! Now I even get extra income selling them with my office mates, family and friends! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Hi Ness
Your comment gave me so much joy. I am so glad that you are finding Kawaling Pinoy of great help with your everyday meals and that you are able to make a little bit of extra income with one of the recipes. Yay! Thank you, thank you for the feedback.
May I suggest mini eggpies as another item you can try? I used to sell these pies and they were very popular. Here is the recipe http://www.kawalingpinoy.com/2013/11/mini-eggpies/
Thank you Lalaine! Yes, I was checking out that recipe too. I’ll share again with you my experience on baking your Mini Egg Pies recipe. 🙂
Hi Lalaine,
I just would like to thank you for this recipe. I tried it at home and it was a huge hit. I posted my kitchen experiment on my blog.
HI Danie
Thank you so much. These macaroons are always a hit in every gathering I bring them. Glad your kids had fun making them 🙂
I’d like to try it,and I have one more question, regarding with the egg,,should I separate the egg whites to egg yolks?
Hello Joyce
You use the whole egg.
Thank u for the macaroons recipe this would be my first time baking for my daughter christmas party in school.
Hope the kids enjoy them 🙂
I made this today and OMG!!!! It’s soooo good. Thanks for the recipe.
Only one question, how one mine didn’t rise like yours?
Hi Clara
I am glad you enjoyed the macaroons.
I don’t think mine did either. I just filled the cups to almost full that’s why they look like they did.
The recipe does not call for baking powder that’s why it will not rise. Fill the liner full when making these.
Thanks, Luanne 🙂
First time I baked this was on my birthday – I am baking this again for a Bake Sale at Work tomorrow. Thank you!
I am sure they’ll be a hit in your bake sale 🙂
Thank you! I hope this is the one.
Hi Mar
These macaroons won’t disappoint 🙂