Easy Orange Coconut Macaroons
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!
Servings: 2 dozen
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 2 whole Eggland’s Best Eggs
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt, around 1/8 - 1/4 tsp
- 4 1/2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix sugar and orange zest together. Add in Eggland’s Best eggs and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Add in orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix.
- Add in shredded, sweetened coconut, and mix until all the coconut is combined.
- With a small cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop the macaroons into 1" balls. Place on the baking sheet, about 1-2" apart.
- Bake for about 20-22 minutes, or until macaroons are lightly golden brown on top (and on the bottom).
- Enjoy!