These Maple Pecan Coconut Macaroons have crunchy edges with soft and pillowy centers of a mixture of maple, pecans and coconut!
Coconut Macaroon Recipe
I’m sharing my first batch of cookies this season…Macaroons!Â
Macaroons have been in my must bake recipe list waiting patiently for some attention since April.
I saved the newspaper insert Relish.com that featured Dan Cohen’s vanilla macaroons.
Since then I’ve been toying around with the idea of turning a basic macaroon recipe into something I could share with my family for Thanksgiving.
If you don’t know who Dan Cohen is, he’s a Master Macaroon Baker who bartered his macaroons for coffee at eateries in New York.
This eventually lead to a successful business and cookbook!
I think he deserves a new title, Master Businessman!
Maple Pecan Pie Macaroons
I went poking around Dan’s online store, Danny Macaroons and saw that the basic recipe he shared in the article looked delicious.
In addition, there was a variety of creative flavors including Maple Pecan Pie Macaroons, which had a SOLD OUT message when you clicked on that link.
Well, well. We’re onto something here.
That combination sounds amazing and not available only means it’s coming soon from The Foodie Affair!
My first batch tasted delicious, but the maple syrup was runny and the macaroons didn’t hold together well.
With a few tweaks and re-testing, the second batch is DELISH!
These macaroons will be a great addition to your dessert tray, especially for your gluten-free guests. Â
Put them on a platter and wrap up the rest to go!
Maple Pecan Coconut Macaroons
These coconut macaroons have crunchy edges with soft and pillowy centers of a mixture of maple, pecans and coconut! Delicious for anytime!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup maple syrup (real)
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 Tablespoon water (optional)
- 4 large egg whites
- 3 cups medium shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 116Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
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Choc Chip Uru
Love your wonderful macaroons, they are flavoured to perfection 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Jen
These sound incredible and what a perfect holiday gift!
Sandra Shaffer
These are easy to pack up and a bonus if the recipient is gluten-free!
Sarah
What a fun flavor combination. I must try these soon!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Sarah! I’m hooked on maple right now!
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen
Ooohh, I love coconut and the consistency of these looks so good.
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Valerie!
Rachael
I seriously love macaroons! I will have to make these and maple and pecan are such a wonderful combination!!!
Sandra Shaffer
A little twist to these traditional macaroons really add to the festive season!
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry!
I love macaroons, and these look really tasty! Delicious flavor combo!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Kristin! I love how these macaroons came together!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
I just loved all the flavors you have happening here in these macaroons! 🙂 Macaroons have long been one of my faves…
Sandra Shaffer
Both my husband and I are coconut fans. We’re arm wrestling for the last few macaroons 😉
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
I love the flavors in these! They sound amazing!!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Sheena! The crunchy nuts add a nice texture to the whole macaroon! It’s a great combination!
[email protected] Tastes Good
What a delicious flavor combo!! I have never made macaroons either. This must change!!
Sandra Shaffer
Macaroons are easy to make and I love the simple ingredients too!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
This combination of flavors sounds absolutely amazing!! I’m putting this one on my cookie menu this year too!!! YUM!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Renee! These little pillow of coconut are going to be a nice addition to your cookie tray!
Mary Ellen
These look amazing! Love the idea of maple in these.
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Mary Ellen! I’ve been trying to offer recipes without refined sugar and the maple is a tasty substitute!
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty]
I just made coconut macaroons last night! I wish I would have saved half of the batter to add maple & pecan – these look delicious!
Sandra Shaffer
Macaroons are fun to change up the flavor combinations!