Ginger-Coconut Macaroons Recipe on Food52 (2024)

FAQs

Why are my coconut macaroons so dry? ›

The recipe specifies shredded coconut, which is moist and slightly sweet. If desiccated coconut is used instead then the cookies will dry out more as desiccated coconut is quite dry and will absorb moisture.

Macaroons are larger, denser and chewier that macarons, and definitely easier to make. Coconut macaroons are flavored with sugar and vanilla, but their main flavor is the coconut itself.

Macaroons will spread a little when baking, but not a lot. If your macaroons are spreading too much, the coconut mixture might be too warm. You can try chilling the mixture for 20-30 minutes before baking. Also, make sure you don't add too much sweetened condensed milk.

Macarons last for 7 days at ambient temperature and for up to 7 weeks in the fridge, so they do have quite a good shelf life. However, when storing them at ambient temperature, it is probably best to keep them in an airtight plastic container, to keep as much air out as possible so that they don't dry out.

If you have over baked your macaron shells, or if they are hollow, maturing can take care of those issues in many cases. The over baked crispy shells should soften up within a couple of days after sitting with the filling in the fridge.

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That said, because macaroons are high in sugar and offer little nutrition, eating too many of them regularly could be problematic, especially if they replace more nutritious foods in your diet.

Consuming fiber-rich foods can also help you lose weight. Two coconut macaroons provide 2 to 4 grams of fiber, which can keep you feeling full for longer.

Macarons are typically more expensive than other baked goods due to their labor-intensive preparation, high-quality ingredients, and delicate nature. How long do macarons last? Macarons typically last for 2-3 days at room temperature, or up to a week in the refrigerator.

The tasty treats were eventually introduced to French royalty in 1533 when Queen Catherine de Medici of Italy married King Henry II of France. Most historians believe that macaroons and coconut macaroons both date back to Italy, likely in the Venice region, before they were transported to other parts of the world.

Is the paper on coconut macaroons edible? ›

Product Description. 6 Coconut macaroons with chocolate flavoured decoration on edible rice paper.

Macaroons are best kept at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 7 days (or uncovered at room temperature for up to 3 days.) They may also be individually wrapped (after baking and cooling completely) and frozen in an airtight container (separating layers with parchment paper) for up to 3 months.

The macaroons hold together better after they're cooled, so when they come out of the oven, just pull the parchment paper off of the baking sheet with the cookies still on it, and let it cool on your countertop. Three ingredients – that's it! Just mix and bake – easy, peasy!

To store: Homemade coconut macaroons can last up to one week in the fridge. But to prevent them from getting too soggy, just leave them on a plate in the fridge.

What you have with desiccated coconut is simply dried coconut flesh. To go from desiccated to fresh, simply pour enough warm water (not boiling) over it to cover by 1cm in a heat proof bowl.

Put a pan of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Place a colander over the pan and put the coconut in the colander. Let the coconut absorb the steam for a few minutes and then pull the coconut off and pat dry it with a towel.