This is the Filipino version of coconut macaroons. I, of course, knew only of this version. But while surfing the net I realized that there are other kinds out there..hehe! They are supposed to be denser while the Filipino coconut macaroons have a lighter or airy texture and are softer. We usually also bake them in these cute little cupcake liners.
The first time I made them was back in high school. We had a subject called T.H.E. or Technology and Home Economics (I am not sure if it still exists today) where we learn how to cook, bake, sew clothes, planting and grafting, use tools and a bit of carpentry, make basic electrical circuits and a lot of other stuff that I now think is more useful in our daily lives than say... Geometry or Physics.
Anyways... back to the subject of coconut macaroons, I think they taught us this particular recipe because it is easy to make and with only a few ingredients that are also easily available here in the Philipines. What makes the Filipino coconut macaroons different is that it includes flour and baking powder.
As you can see, I do not have the special molds for macaroons. I saw one in a bakery supply shop recently but I didn't get me one. It should be fine if you do not use molds as long as you arrange the liners close to each other to provide support as they bake. But if you want perfectly round shaped macaroons then might as well get the molds. (I will!)
Printable Recipe
Filipino Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
- 3 cups desiccated coconut
- ½ cup unsalted butter or butter-margarine
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine desiccated coconut, flour, and baking powder.
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer or by hand using a whisk.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well. Make sure that you use low speed or just do it manually with a whisk from this point onwards. Pour in the condensed milk and mix again.
- Fold in the desiccated coconut mix into the wet mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Arrange the macaroon liners on a baking sheet and fill each liner to half.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20-30 minutes or until golden.
Notes
Nutrition
Elsa Eldred says
I love your recipes, I've been making some of your recipes for parties and it's always a success 🙌 ❤️
Maria says
Can I not use condensed milk
Bebs says
Sure you can, Maria.
Raech says
Hi can i use all purpose flour? Thanks!
JR says
Can I substitute butter with coconut oil?
Bebs says
sure you can JR..
Rejoyce Dawal says
I dont have an oven? Is this recipe okay if i used steamer??
Bebs says
It will not be the same.
Tisa says
Hi! I followed the exact recipe but my batter turned out solid and had a texture similar to cookie dough. What could have happened?
Bebs says
Did you use proper measuring cups? You can add a bit of water to moisten it a bit.
Rosanna Pacana says
I tried this coconut macaroons,using a small tin molds with papers cups and goes out well,my son finished one dozen of macaroons in just one sit.Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Bebs says
Wow, that is a lot! Glad he likes them!
Ann says
Made it for the first time today and it was easy and delicious. My now go-to recipe for macaroons! I manually mixed the ingredients and used half the can of condensed milk as I bought a sweetened desiccated coconut instead of just the regular one. The mold is a must!
Bebs says
Thanks for sharing that, Ann. Glad you like our recipe.
Beth Smith says
Hi! I did this the first time and it was perfect. Then I did it again the 2nd and 3rd time and it both came out white and dry unlike the first ... yellowish and moist. I wonder what I did wrong.
Bebs says
Did you change anything in the ingredients you used from your first try?
Joyce Li says
Hi, I like to make the coconut macaroons.
But i like to know if i can pipe it with a big tip.
Will it hold it’s shape?
Thank you!
Leah says
Is the butter melted or just room temperature?
MJ says
Tried to make it for the first time and it was a hit! My Danish hubby loved it so much that I had to make it again the following day. Thanks a lot Bebs for sharing all your wonderful recipe! Cheers!
Bebs says
You are welcome, MJ!
Charity says
Hello, can you bake this ahead and freeze? I
Bebs says
Hi Charity, I cannot guarantee that the quality will be the same. I think you can pre-bake and freeze then finish the baking before serving them.
Lily says
Hello, I noticed that this particular recipe contains baking powder whereas others I have found online don’t have it (just flour). Is there any difference making this recipe with/without baking powder?
Bebs says
Hi Lily, adding a little baking powder will make it rise a bit so it is lighter or puffier than without it. If you like it dense then skip the baking powder.
Emily says
Hello po, did you use sweetened dessicated coconut. All I’ve seen are sweetened.
Bebs says
Hi Emily, it was just a regular desiccated coconut, I do not think it was sweetened. Try reducing the sugar if you are gonna use them...
Laica says
I made this but they sank in the middle. What did I do wrong? Please help. Thanks.
Bebs says
Hi Laica, to be honest, I cannot see a reason why they would sink because it does not involve beating the eggwhites. Unless you opened the oven too early. Wait that they are golden brown before you take them out of the oven. Also, when adding the eggs, try to use low speed while mixing. Hope that helps.
Kristine says
mine turned out this way too. But it was still delicious.
Laica says
Stirred it by hand and they came out great! Thanks again for the recipe.
Bebs says
Hi Laica, thanks for sharing that. Now we know it I will update my post to share it to others.
Cae says
I tried it, and my family loves it. Thank you so much 🥰
jiamaila says
Hello po .. i di many recipe from you po and all came out so Delicious ☺ wanna try more po.. ano po ung Coconut na ginamit nyo sa German ? Salamat
Bebs says
Hi Jiamaila, you can find desiccated coconut in most of the groceries in Germany (Kaufland, Edeka, Lidl, REWE) look for Kokosnuss geraspelt or Kokosraspel.
Anabelle says
Thanks for the recipe, I'll be trying this for the New Year, can you please tell me whether to use Plain or Self Raising Flour? also in terms of 1/2 cup butter, how much is that in grams?
Bebs says
Hi Anabelle, 1/2 cup of butter should be around 114 grams...
Trisha says
How big is the can of condensed milk you used?
Bebs says
Hi Trisha, I used a 300ml can of condensed milk.
Rowena P. Clarido says
Looks luscious! Thanks for the recipe Ms. Bebs.
shobee says
This looks so good and simple to make. Yup there are so many version, but I love the denser type Macaroons. How's it going in the Philippines? Hope you are well adjusted now. 🙂
Bebs says
Thanks Shobee! Enjoying the warmth at this time of the year!