Description
Salted caramel coconut macaroons blend tropical sweetness with rich, luxurious flavor from Hawaiian-inspired ingredients. Creamy coconut meets golden caramel in this simple, no-bake dessert that promises pure indulgence without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4–5 cups (288g-360g) shredded sweetened coconut
- 11 ounces (312g) Kraft caramels, wrappers removed
- 4 ounces (113g) melting chocolate, such as almond bark
Binding Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (84g) salted butter
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) milk
Finishing Ingredient:
- Sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, gently combine sweetened condensed milk (or 396 grams), unsalted butter (or 28 grams), and soft caramel candies over low heat, stirring continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the caramel mixture from heat and fold in shredded sweetened coconut (or 320 grams), ensuring each strand is evenly coated but not saturated.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully drop rounded mounds of the coconut-caramel mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating uniform clusters.
- Allow the macaroons to set and cool completely at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes until they firm up and maintain their shape.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips (or 170 grams) in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 15-second intervals and stirring between each interval until smooth and glossy.
- Dip the bottom of each macaroon into the melted chocolate, gently tapping off excess, and return to the parchment paper to allow chocolate to set.
- Drizzle remaining melted chocolate over the macaroons in a decorative pattern using a spoon or piping bag.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate-drizzled macaroons for a sophisticated sweet-and-salty contrast.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes to help chocolate set quickly, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Prep this sweet treat ahead of time for stress-free entertaining or a quick dessert option.
- Refrigerate for firmer texture if you prefer a chilled, more compact macaroon.
- Swap milk chocolate for dark or white chocolate to customize the flavor profile.
- Use unsweetened coconut flakes for a less sweet version that balances the caramel’s richness.
- Leftover macaroons stay fresh for up to 5 days when stored properly in a sealed container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg