How to Make Gluten Free Macaroons with Chocolate Glaze
These gluten free macaroons are both easy to make and delicious. If you are looking for a tasty treat to satisfy your sweet tooth then you will love this easy coconut macaroon recipe. Made with a few simple ingredients it is gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free.
Homemade macaroons from scratch are such a better option then anything you can get at the grocery store. These gluten free coconut macaroons are made with all simple and clean ingredients and no added sugar. They are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, and we are using unsweetened shredded coconut.
Easy Coconut Macaroons Recipe
What You Will Need (Full Printable Recipe Available Below)
Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- pinch of sea salt
Chocolate Glaze –
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
How to Make Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients:
As always, let’s start by gathering our ingredients.
Measure out all of your ingredients first. This makes the process go smoothly.
Making Gluten Free Macaroons
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Some shredded coconut brands add extra uneccessary sugar. Opt for unsweetened coconut when possible.
Directions:
- First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all of the coconut macaroon ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined.
- Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using your hands, roll the coconut mixture into balls and set them on the baking sheet.
- Gently press down on the top just a bit to make coconut macaroon cookies.
- Bake the macaroons in the oven for 15 minutes or until they begin to brown on top. Remove and allow the macaroons to cool completely. Moving them while still warm may cause them to break.
Gluten Free Coconut Macaroon Chocolate Glaze
While the macaroons are cooling we can make the chocolate glaze.
- Whisk the melted coconut oil, cacao powder and pure maple syrup until fully combined. You may need to do this in a small saucepan on low heat to keep the coconut oil in the liquid form. If your coconut oil is fully melted you can mix in a small bowl.
- While the coconut glaze is still in the liquid form use a spoon or a small jar with pour spout to drizzle the glaze over the top of your gluten free macaroons.
- Let the macaroons cool for 20 minutes then enjoy.
Easy Coconut Macaroons that Are Gluten Free and Dairy Free
Your gluten free macaroons are ready to eat. These will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks when stored in an air tight container.
Printable Recipe
How to Make Gluten Free Macaroons with Chocolate Glaze
Gluten free macaroons are easy to make and a tasty treat to keep on hand to satisfy your sweet tooth See how to make coconut macaroons that are gluten free, dairy free and free of added sugar.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- pinch of sea salt
Chocolate Sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using your hands, form 12-14 balls and set them on the baking sheet.
- Gently, press on the tops to flatten into a macaroon cookie.
- Bake the macaroons for 15 minutes or until the turn a little brown on top. When hot they may brake so let them cool before transferring them.
- While the macaroons cool make the chocolate glazé,
- Whisk the melted coconut oil with the cacao powder and the maple syrup until combined.
- Next, using a spoon or a small jar with pour spout, drizzle it on the top of the macaroons.
- Let cool for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
- You can keep them in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
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