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Home » Dessert » Salted Cashew Coconut Macaroons

Salted Cashew Coconut Macaroons

Created: April 23, 2018 Updated: September 14, 2020 by Lyuba Brooke 1 Comment *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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A few simple ingredients can come together so easily to create a delicious little coconut treat. Coconut Macaroons are a heavenly little treat for everyone with a sweet tooth. These Coconut Macaroons are extra special because I’ve added some cashews and a touch of sea salt.

Salted Cashew Coconut Macaroons on a cooling rack

Coconut Macaroons

I love, love, love coconut. I probably say this in every coconut recipe post but I can’t help it, coconut is the best.

I actually have some of the best childhood memories that involve Coconut Macaroons. When I was little, I lived with my grandparents for a while. My grandfather worked in the city 5 days a week and came home for weekend.

Every Friday night, he would get home late, usually after my bed time. I would pretend to be asleep until he got home, I would lay there and listen for him to come home and ask my grandma if I was asleep yet. Of course, I wasn’t! I “just happened” to still be awake.

I’d run out because I knew exactly why he was asking. He had a treat for me. Every Friday night, he would bring me a pretty little box of coconut macaroons. I looked forward to them all week!

Sometime it would be regular coconut macaroons and other times, they would be chocolate dipped. Oh, those chocolate dipped coconut macaroons were the best. It was a hard chocolate coating too, so it would crack every time I would bite into it. It was my favorite part of the weekend. (Besides my grandfather coming home for the weekend, of course.)

Salted Cashew Coconut Macaroons on a cooling rack

The most common variety of the classic Coconut Macaroon is the one that is dipper or drizzled in chocolate. Chocolate and coconut goes together the best. Coconut also goes great with cashews and I’m obsessed with the sweet and salty flavor combination in a sweet treat. Adding a pinch of salt on top of coconut macaroons is optional, but you just have to try it. It’s scrumptious!

HOW DO I MAKE COCONUT MACAROONS:

I’ve tried several ways of making coconut macaroons and this one is the best so far. I like using sweetened condensed milk okay but I prefer using egg whites and corn syrup the best. If I’m making coconut macaroon brownies, I would use sweetened condensed milk. If I am making coconut macaroons by themselves, I prefer the egg whites as a binder.

The best tip for making coconut macaroons is blending the coconut flakes. I used to use the coconut flakes in the macaroons as is but the flakes tend to be so long, the texture becomes too chewy. Blending coconut flakes into crumbles gives these treats a pleasant texture that is easy to chew. It also helps mix the batter more evenly.

If you don’t want to use light corn syrup, you can use tapioca syrup instead.

After you’ve blended the sweetened coconut flakes, they are simply mixed with the frothy mixture of egg whites, sugar, and corn syrup. Bake them and enjoy!

ingredients for Salted Cashew Coconut Macaroons in a metal bowl with a whisk

holding a piece of a Salted Cashew Coconut Macaroon in my hand with the rest of the macaroons in the background

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Salted Cashew Coconut Macaroons

Delicious and easy coconut treats made with an addition of cashew nuts and a touch of sea salt.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 14 oz sweetened coconut flakes
  • 3 egg whites (from large eggs)
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cashews chopped
  • 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. 
  • Pulse sweetened coconut flakes in a blender or food processor until it's finely minced. 
  • In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk egg whites, sugar, and corn syrup until frothy. 
  • Add coconut flakes to the mixing bowl and mix well. 
  • Add cashews and mix until evenly incorporated throughout. 
  • Using a cookie scoop, scoop coconut mixture and shape it into balls. Placed on the prepared baking sheet. ( I used cookie scoop #50.)
  • Sprinkle each coconut macaroon ball with a little bit of sea salt on top.
  • Bake for 20-24 minutes, depending on the side of the ball. 

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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