Description

Delight in these chewy and sweet Chocolate Kissed Coconut Macaroons, featuring a golden baked coconut cookie base crowned with a rich chocolate kiss. This simple yet indulgent treat combines the tropical flavor of angel flaked coconut with a sweet condensed milk batter, making it a perfect dessert or snack for coconut and chocolate lovers alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Coconut Mixture

1 (14 oz) package sweetened angel flaked coconut
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

Batter

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg white, room temperature (beaten until frothy)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Topping

24 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
Beat Egg White: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to beat the egg white for 2 to 3 minutes until it is frothy and has increased in volume, adding lightness to the cookie dough.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine the sweetened angel flaked coconut, all-purpose flour, and salt, ensuring an even distribution of the dry components.
Combine and Mix Dough: Add the sweetened condensed milk, beaten egg white, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a stiff, cohesive dough ready to be portioned.
Scoop and Bake Cookies: Using a 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoon cookie or ice cream scoop, drop dollops of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes or until the cookies turn lightly golden around the edges.
Top with Chocolate Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 1 to 2 minutes. Then, gently press one unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cool and Serve: Let the macaroons cool fully on the wire rack, allowing the chocolate kisses to set, then enjoy your chewy and chocolatey coconut treats.

Notes

For best results, ensure the egg white is beaten until frothy but not stiff peaks.
Spacing the cookies 2 inches apart prevents them from spreading into each other during baking.
If you prefer, dark or milk chocolate kisses can be used to customize flavor.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
You can double the recipe for larger batches but bake in separate trays to maintain even cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate kissed coconut macaroons, coconut cookies, easy macaroon recipe, chocolate and coconut dessert