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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, these easy coconut macaroons are naturally gluten free!
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Easy Orange Coconut Macaroons
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
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
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
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix sugar and orange zest together. Add in Eggland’s Best eggs and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add in orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix.
  4. Add in shredded, sweetened coconut, and mix until all the coconut is combined.
  5. With a small cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop the macaroons into 1" balls. Place on the baking sheet, about 1-2" apart.
  6. Bake for about 20-22 minutes, or until macaroons are lightly golden brown on top (and on the bottom).
  7. Enjoy!