Description

Chewy, golden coconut macaroons filled with rich, creamy dulce de leche. These easy-to-make treats offer a perfect balance of texture and sweetness, ideal for gifting, entertaining, or satisfying a sweet craving.

Ingredients

4 cups sweetened shredded coconut

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup dulce de leche (plus more for drizzling)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Using about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, flatten it slightly in your hand and spoon a small amount of dulce de leche into the center.
Top with a bit more coconut mixture and shape into a mound, sealing the dulce de leche inside.
Place the shaped macaroons onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Allow to cool completely, then drizzle with additional dulce de leche.

Notes

Dip the bottoms in melted dark chocolate for an extra decadent treat.

A dash of cinnamon or sea salt adds contrast to the sweetness.

Caramel sauce can be used as a substitute for dulce de leche.

Chopped nuts like pecans or almonds can be mixed in for a nutty variation.

Ensure mixture is sticky enough to hold shape before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 macaroon
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 65mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg