Peanut Butter Coconut Macaroons
Course: Cookie, DesertsDifficulty: MediumServings
10
servingsPrep time
25
minutesCooking time
2
hoursCalories (per cookie)
100
kcalThese soft, chewy, and oh-so-peanut-buttery peanut butter coconut macaroons are a must-try!
Peanut butter has long had a particular place in the hearts of foodies everywhere because of its rich, velvety texture and nutty richness.
It complements both savory and sweet food beautifully because of its versatility. The decadent flavor of peanut butter is a crowd-pleaser whether it is spread on toast, added to smoothies, or served as a dipping sauce.
As a housewife chef and food enthusiast, I believe that in the world of culinary exploration, experimentation is frequently the key to creating mouthwatering masterpieces.
My fondness for macaroons and my love of peanut butter inspired me to try to combine the two unique flavors into a delicious treat. The outcome? A tasty delicacy that will stimulate your appetite and leave you wanting more.
I’m excited to share my recipe for peanut butter coconut macaroons in this blog post; this beautiful combo will surely take your dessert-eating to new heights.
Give these simple and easy yet delicious peanut butter coconut macaroons a try if you’re looking for an innovative type of cookie to bake this year that’s different from the typical chocolate chip or sugar cookies.
What Special In These Macaroons?
These Peanut Butter Coconut Macaroons are:
– A delicious peanut butter dessert.
– Chewy, peanut butter-y, perfect.
– Amazing coconut flavor with chocolate coating goes well together.
– Very delicate taste despite a typical dry cookie appearance.
– Surprisingly easy to make
– Are made with just a few simple readily accessible ingredients.
– The taste of homemade macaroons is far superior to that of store-bought macaroons.
– These can be made vegan, gluten-free, paleo, sugar-free, and keto-friendly, and people who don’t follow any kind of particular diet also enjoy them.
Are Macaroons Good For You?
Yes! Macaroons are not unhealthy. They make a somewhat healthy snack. These macaroons are prepared with peanut butter and coconut, which are both excellent sources of fiber as well as healthy fats. Coconut has a low calorie and sugar content.
One of the main fats found in peanut butter is oleic acid which has been shown to benefit maintaining healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol when used regularly in your diet. Managing these levels can reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
When consumed in moderation, one or two macaroons each day, which have 100 calories per cookie, will have no negative effects and even a few surprising health benefits.
Chef’s Notes
For the coconut:
I used unsweetened coconut flakes. I haven’t tried this recipe using sweetened coconut, so I can’t say for sure if it will work in the recipe or not.
The flour:
I used all-purpose flour and coconut flour, but this recipe works with pretty much every flour, including sorghum, spelt, oat, and almond flour.
For the sweetener:
Use your favorite sweetener such as sugar, stevia, maple syrup, or agave.
The nut butter:
Peanut butter is the star ingredient of this recipe. To make an allergy-friendly version, you can alternatively use sunflower, almond, or cashew butter.
Check out the recipe below; I’m sure these
Peanut Butter Coconut Macaroons
will become a new favorite. Make extra and share with your neighbor. 🙂
Peanut butter has long had a particular place in the hearts of foodies everywhere because of its rich, velvety texture and nutty richness.
It complements both savory and sweet food beautifully because of its versatility. The decadent flavor of peanut butter is a crowd-pleaser whether it is spread on toast, added to smoothies, or served as a dipping sauce.
As a housewife chef and food enthusiast, I believe that in the world of culinary exploration, experimentation is frequently the key to creating mouthwatering masterpieces.
My fondness for macaroons and my love of peanut butter inspired me to try to combine the two unique flavors into a delicious treat. The outcome? A tasty delicacy that will stimulate your appetite and leave you wanting more.
I’m excited to share my recipe for peanut butter coconut macaroons in this blog post; this beautiful combo will surely take your dessert-eating to new heights.
Give these simple and easy yet delicious peanut butter coconut macaroons a try if you’re looking for an innovative type of cookie to bake this year that’s different from the typical chocolate chip or sugar cookies.
What Special In These Macaroons?
These Peanut Butter Coconut Macaroons are:
– A delicious peanut butter dessert.
– Chewy, peanut butter-y, perfect.
– Amazing coconut flavor with chocolate coating goes well together.
– Very delicate taste despite a typical dry cookie appearance.
– Surprisingly easy to make
– Are made with just a few simple readily accessible ingredients.
– The taste of homemade macaroons is far superior to that of store-bought macaroons.
– These can be made vegan, gluten-free, paleo, sugar-free, and keto-friendly, and people who don’t follow any kind of particular diet also enjoy them.
Are Macaroons Good For You?
Yes! Macaroons are not unhealthy. They make a somewhat healthy snack. These macaroons are prepared with peanut butter and coconut, which are both excellent sources of fiber as well as healthy fats. Coconut has a low calorie and sugar content.
One of the main fats found in peanut butter is oleic acid which has been shown to benefit maintaining healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol when used regularly in your diet. Managing these levels can reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
When consumed in moderation, one or two macaroons each day, which have 100 calories per cookie, will have no negative effects and even a few surprising health benefits.
Chef’s Notes
For the coconut:
I used unsweetened coconut flakes. I haven’t tried this recipe using sweetened coconut, so I can’t say for sure if it will work in the recipe or not.
The flour:
I used all-purpose flour and coconut flour, but this recipe works with pretty much every flour, including sorghum, spelt, oat, and almond flour.
For the sweetener:
Use your favorite sweetener such as sugar, stevia, maple syrup, or agave.
The nut butter:
Peanut butter is the star ingredient of this recipe. To make an allergy-friendly version, you can alternatively use sunflower, almond, or cashew butter.
Check out the recipe below; I’m sure these
Peanut Butter Coconut Macaroons
will become a new favorite. Make extra and share with your neighbor. 🙂
Ingredients
200 g (7.14 oz) coconut flakes
50 g (1.8 oz) all purpose flour
178 g (6.35 oz) sugar
50 g (1.8 oz) coconut flour
2 very large eggs
100 g (3.5 oz) creamy peanut butter
95 g (3.4 oz) coconut milk
- Chocolate coating
50 g (1.8 oz) chocolate
10 g (0.35 oz) butter
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix all purpose flour, coconut flour, and shredded coconut.
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, combine the coconut milk, coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla extract and 1/2 of the sugar prepared
- Add dry ingredients to bowl and stir until combined. Set the batter aside.
- Separate the whites from the yolks. Be careful with the yolks, because if you don’t carefully separate the yolks, even a small amount of yolk that gets into the whites will not allow them to rise.
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees C° (360 F). Divide the remaining sugar into 2 parts. Beat egg whites with 1 part of sugar in a dry bowl until stiff peaks form. For about 7 minutes.
- Combine the other part of sugar with the yolks and beat in another container until the mixture becomes light and airy. For about 5 minutes.
- Add the egg yolks to the bowl and mix gently with a spoon.
- Lastly, add the whites to the bowl, do this in small portions, mixing the whites with the batter carefully using a spoon from the edges to the center.
- Take a baking dish lined with baking paper. Using a tablespoon form cookies on baking paper. Put the macaroons in the oven and bake them at 180 degrees C° (360 F) for 20-25 minutes.
- When ready cool them on a wire rack
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave. Mix everything until combined.
- Dip each macaroon in the chocolate mixture, place on a plate lined with parchment paper, then refrigerate to solidify the chocolate coating.
- Enjoy these delicious coconut macaroons with hot tea or coffee!
