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Coconut macaroon cookie
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 460 kcal —
- Protein 3 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 56 g 20%
- Fat 23 g 29%
- Saturated fat 20 g 100%
- Fibre 5.1 g 18%
- Sugars 45 g —
- Sodium 241 mg 10%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.19 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.1 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 0.22 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 9.1 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 5 mg 0%
- Iron 0.82 mg 5%
- Magnesium 29 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 68 mg 5%
- Potassium 123 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.73 mg 7%
- Copper 0.27 mg 30%
- Selenium 6.8 µg 12%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 460 | 3 g | 56 g | 23 g |
| 1 × cookie 1 serving | 36 g | 166 | 1.1 g | 20 g | 8.1 g |
| 2 × cookie 1 serving | 72 g | 331 | 2.2 g | 40 g | 16 g |
| ½ × cookie 1 serving | 18 g | 83 | 0.5 g | 10 g | 4.1 g |
| 3 × cookie 1 serving | 108 g | 497 | 3.3 g | 61 g | 24 g |
| 4 × cookie 1 serving | 144 g | 662 | 4.3 g | 81 g | 33 g |
Similar foods
- Archway Coconut Macaroon cookieshome style460 kcal / 100 g
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- Coconut cookiesindustrially produced421 kcal / 100 g
- Almond macaroon399 kcal / 100 g
- Oat macaroon cookie413 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate coconut macaroons508 kcal / 100 g
- Macaroonbiscuit, dry436 kcal / 100 g
- Marshmallow coconut cookiechocolate covered, commercial465 kcal / 100 g
- Hazelnut macaroonhomemade544 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Coconut macaroon cookie
How is a coconut macaroon different from a French macaron?
A coconut macaroon is a rough, chewy mound made mainly with shredded coconut, while a French macaron is a smooth sandwich biscuit made with almond flour and meringue, usually filled with ganache or buttercream. The names sound alike, but the biscuits are quite different.
How do you stop coconut macaroons from spreading in the oven?
Chill the mixture for about 20 minutes, then pack it firmly into small mounds on a lined baking tray. If the mixture seems loose, stir in a little more shredded coconut before shaping.
How long do coconut macaroons take to bake?
Bake small mounds at 160°C fan (180°C conventional) for about 15–20 minutes, until the edges are golden. Leave them on the tray to firm up before moving them; they can be fragile while warm.
How should you store coconut macaroons, and can you freeze them?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days; separate soft or chocolate-dipped layers with baking parchment. Freeze them in a sealed container for up to two months and thaw at room temperature.
Can you make coconut macaroons without eggs?
Yes: some recipes bind the coconut with condensed milk, while vegan versions often use aquafaba, the liquid from a tin of chickpeas, whipped until foamy. Follow a recipe designed for that binder, as it changes how the macaroons hold their shape.
What goes well with coconut macaroons?
Their sweet, chewy coconut flavour pairs well with dark chocolate, citrus zest or strong coffee. Crumble one over ice cream, or dip the base in melted chocolate and let it set on baking parchment.
What is a typical serving of coconut macaroon cookie?
One cookie is about 36 g and provides 460 kcal. It has 20 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171847 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
