Pink Velvet Coconut Macaroons are sweet and pretty coconut cookies! A touch of cocoa powder, some pink coloring, and a few pink sprinkles make these chewy and soft cookies so fun!
Why You’ll Love These
- White chocolate chips. Because pink and white are BFFs forever, and the creamy sweetness of the chips balances out that subtle cocoa flavor.
- They’re pink! Okay, that’s obvious. But these cookies are a total showstopper for baby showers, Galentine’s, or just when you want a little drama on your dessert tray.
- Sweet and Chewy. I know, it’s in the name, but these cookies have that signature velvet flavor — tender, cakey-chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth.
What’s in These Pretty Macaroons?
Let’s break it down. These are simple, pantry-staple goodies — just with a little extra sass. Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to the recipe card!
- Sweetened shredded coconut – The heart and soul of any macaroon. Soft, sweet, and chewy.
- Granulated Sugar – Makes everything subtly sweet!
- Vanilla extract – Because flavor is life.
- Cocoa powder – Just enough to say “I’m velvet” without being a full-blown chocolate cookie.
- Pink gel food coloring – Gel works best for that bright, vibrant pink. Go big or go home.
- Egg whites – Whipped just until soft peaks form to help hold everything together.
- Pinch of salt – Always. It balances the sweet.
How To Make Pink Velvet Macaroons
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
- Add in the egg whites, vanilla, and a few drops of pink food coloring. Stir it all up until the mixture is evenly pink — add more color if you want it brighter!
- Scoop the batter (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) onto your baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
- Toss on some sprinkles if you’re feeling festive!
- Bake for 20 minutes, then let the cookies cool on the sheet for a couple minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pink Velvet Coconut Macaroons
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Dessert
Description
These sweet-n-sassy Pink Velvet Macaroons POP with color! Soft and chewy on the inside, with a lightly golden edge, these stand-out cookies command attention with their bright pink hue. A hint of cocoa powder makes them “Pink Velvet.”
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
- Pink sprinkles or sugar pearls, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl stir together coconut, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt until combined.
- Add egg whites, vanilla, and a few drops of pink food coloring. Stir until evenly mixed. Add more food coloring to achieve your desired shade of pink.
- Using a 2 tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, portion batter out and place onto prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Decorate with sprinkles as desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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