These homemade Orange Coconut Macaroons are sweet, simple, and such a perfect spring or summer dessert! This Orange Coconut Macaroon recipe is made with only a few ingredients, including fresh orange zest and orange juice! Whole eggs and a little bit of butter make these chewy coconut macaroons extra rich. Plus, they are naturally gluten free!
Course:
Cookies
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
orange coconut macaroons
Servings: 2 dozen
Author: A Latte Food
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1/2
cup
sugar
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1
Tbsp
orange zest
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2
whole Eggland’s Best Eggs
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2
Tbsp
butter, melted
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2
Tbsp
orange juice
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1/2
tsp
vanilla extract
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pinch
of salt, around 1/8 - 1/4 tsp
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4 1/2
cups
sweetened, shredded coconut
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix sugar and orange zest together. Add in Eggland’s Best eggs and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
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Add in orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix.
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Add in shredded, sweetened coconut, and mix until all the coconut is combined.
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With a small cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop the macaroons into 1" balls. Place on the baking sheet, about 1-2" apart.
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Bake for about 20-22 minutes, or until macaroons are lightly golden brown on top (and on the bottom).
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Enjoy!