Stellar Coconut Macaroons

[NoIllusions]

Since I love all recipes by PIP, I decided to make this right away....yes at 11:30pm!  I used agave for the sweetner and it was declared a success by my bf. Its so easy too.

[laurabs]

ok, I went into making this recipe by following it to the letter, but then, halfway through, decided to make chocolate macaroons instead.

I added about 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the wet ingredients. it got kind of thick so I added some water. when I mixed it all together (wet ingredients and coconut) it was pretty moist, and I was afraid they wouldn't hold up after baking. I baked them for about 20 mins, let them cool on a plate, and they ended up great! the outsides are kind of crispy, while the insides are moist choclatey. I don't know what the original version of this recipe would be like, but what I made was a hit with the family. so... success!

[owalkerjillo]

this could be a stupid question, but when you say add the "evaporated milk" what does that mean? you've already used the soymilk and all the other ingredients, as far as i can tell, are called for already.
thanks

[laurabs]

this could be a stupid question, but when you say add the "evaporated milk" what does that mean? you've already used the soymilk and all the other ingredients, as far as i can tell, are called for already.
thanks

at that point, just mix the dry ingredients (coconut and sugar, if using) and the wet ingredients (the soymilk concoction that's heated on the stove - which is, I think, the "evaporated milk") together.

[baypuppy]

i clarified the recipe. the heated, thickened soymilk is the the "evaporated milk" (but i think should be condensed milk, since it is thick and sweet).

[baypuppy]

these taste really good, but fell apart and the STICK LIKE MAD! it is the time to use a splat mat or whatever they are called when you make these. i might try reducing the "condensed milk" down more and adding some ener-g powder or flax to help hold them together better. oh, also used soynog for the milk. YUM.

[mirrya1]

These were delicious!!  I made them using the last of my Silk Nog and the 2 tbls cocoa powder that Laurabs suggested.  I didn't have a problem at all with these falling apart.  I added the teaspoon of oil (I used canola...it was all I had)....maybe that helped.  I'll definately make these again as I loved them and because of the fact that my omni family liked them too.

[samf147]

These are brilliant.  Super easy to make.  I couldn't make just one batch (macaroons being my favorite cookie!), so I made the first batch regular (I added a bit of canola oil to the soymilk, teaspoon or two), and for the second I added (thanks for the chocolate idea laurabs!) half of a Newman's Own Sweet Dark Espresso Chocolate Bar to the soymilk after it had condensed--coconut and coffee?! really?!?  yes! this turned out to be a really good thing to do.  These will be made very frequently. Thanks so much for the recipe!

[Schmagooger]

I've never been too crazy about macaroons, but I was trying to make a diverse collection of cookies and things for a tea party. I made these and they were amazing, especially since I tried one when they were right out of the oven. I recommend doubling the recipe as generally I like to fill up two baking sheets when I bake things, and these filled up one. This a really great recipe for people who hate racking up dirty dishes, as all it requires is a pot and a cookie sheet!

[~*Trish*~]

Another question:

Would coconut milk be a good alternative, or would it be too too much?

Thanks!

[ponycakes!]

i'd go for it!
 

[AmeliaB]

These turned out really good.  I've never had a real macaroon before so I don't really have anything to compare it to.  I baked them on parchment paper and they didn't stick too bad.  Good Recipe!

[capevegan]

I had some trouble with this recipe.  The flour clumped up when I added it to the boiling soymilk.  I ended up using a hand mixer and straining it.  Next time, I think I'll make a roux to avoid the mess -- or maybe try adding some dissolved cornstarch instead.

Nonetheless, the finished cookies are delicious!  I love love love coconut and these hit the spot.  I particularly like how the little wisps of coconut brown in the oven - yum!

[_algae_]

There definitely are delicious. I added 1/2 almond extract and made half of them chocolate.  I added mini chocolate chips with the intention of making them just chocolate chip, but of course the chips melted in the warm coconut mixture and they became chocolate macaroons. I added some chips on top though. 

I would classify these as candy more than cookies because they are very sugary and gooey.  I had unsweetened coconut so I added the extra sugar, but I'm afraid that it was a bit too much. I like sugary things but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for.  I would probably add a bit more coconut and flour and reduce the sugar next time.  Still stellar as they are though!