One of our local grocery stores just recently had their annual citrus sale. So, naturally, I had to stock up on all of my favorite citrus fruits that I don’t get to enjoy throughout the rest of the year!
While I was stocking up, a handful of limes also made their way into the cart. I knew right away that I wanted to make coconut lime macaroons with one of them.
I don’t make coconut macaroons very often because my husband isn’t a huge fan of coconut, but I recently saw a recipe for coconut lime bars and knew that I wanted to use that flavor combination in macaroons.
The fresh lime juice gives the macaroons a bright citrus flavor. Fresh lime zest is added along with the lime juice for a a boost of flavor and a bit of color.
Since color and brightness aren’t two things that we have much of around these parts (think gray and cloudy), I wanted a dessert that would make me think of bright, sunny days!
These coconut lime macaroons did the trick! Dip them in white chocolate and you add a layer of creamy sweetness that blends perfectly with the tropical flavors!
- 4 egg whites
- ⅔ C sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp fresh lime zest
- 4½ C shredded coconut
- ½ C all-purpose flour
- white chocolate for dipping, optional
- Preheat oven to 325. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, lime juice, salt, and vanilla extract until creamy. Stir in lime zest.
- In a large bowl, toss together coconut and flour. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Form balls using about 2 tablespoons of coconut mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just starting to turn light golden brown.
- Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool.
- Melt white chocolate according to package instructions. Dip bottoms of macaroons in white chocolate and place on wax paper. Allow chocolate to harden before serving.
Ali @ Inspiralized says
These look fresh and delicious!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
These look phenom Jessical! Love the combo of the white chocolate, coconut and lime!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
You put the lime in the coconut!!
Mercedes says
I love macaroons but have never made a lime version! How delicious and yours are so perfectly shaped and adorable!
Taylor @ greens & chocolate says
I could definitely use a little brightness in my gray and dreary winter day! Love the combo of coconut and lime…these look delish!
annie @ chase that i love says
Coconut macaroons are one of the cookies that remind me of my nana. I feel like she’s the one that taught me to love coconut….through her macaroons, of course. I love the white chocolate dip at the bottom.
Eat good 4 life says
Holly molly, you must send me some of these. They look superb. The mixture of coconut and lime must be out of this word. I am pinning these to make hopefully soon 🙂
Liz says
I love macaroons and these would have to be on the top of my list, especially with the white chocolate! 🙂
Rachel Cooks says
So fun! A bite of sunshine on a chilly day 😉
Kelly says
These look so pretty Jessica! I love coconut macaroons and they sound awesome with lime and white chocolate!
Emily @ Life on Food says
What great flavor combos all in one cookie. Makes me think of summer and the tropics. Just what I need.
Joanne says
Well, you can send me any and all extra coconut sweet treats that you make…because I adore coconut! Especially paired with lime. These look seriously awesome.
Ashley says
The flavor combo on these sounds so so good! I love coconut and with the lime and then that white chocolate …. making me wish I was on vacation somewhere : ) But since that’s not happening I’ll have to settle for a few of these! lol
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
I could definitely pop a bunch of these in my mouth! I love the whole citrus theme right now to defeat the winter blues!!
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
These look amazing Jessica! Limes always one of my favorites!
Ramona says
I would eat all of these with a big smile of my face. I love coconut macaroons and the addition of lime to them… YUM!
What Jessica Baked Next.., says
These look divine!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
OH MY GOSH!!! How did I miss this post??? And you are a freaking genius! I am so making these!!!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
i need to try these soon! they sound so good. my favorite christmas cookies are a dark chocolate coconut macaroon, so i know i’d love these!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
Oh these are just too cute to be true! and so happy and bright and full of citrus flavor – exactly what we need with all this snow! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love these! Macaroons are on my bucket list. Gorgeous!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Not only are these adorable, I LOVE the flavor combination! So tropical and sunny .. makes me want a marg to wash them down! 🙂
Annie says
Caution! Sugar is in the ingredients but not in the instructions. Fortunately I was paying more attention than usual and the results were great. Yum!
Joyce Kitt says
Thank you so much for this recipe and look forward to making my own…..they taste like heaven in my mouth. Thanks, Melanie with much love,
Joyce
Mel says
Made these for a couple of times and people go crazy for them. Easy, tasty, I just love them!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I’m so glad you like them! They’re a favorite around here! 🙂
Jen says
So happy to have come across this awesome recipe. I waited for a special occasion I had a few weeks back to try it out and the macaroons turned out perfectly. The white chocolate was the perfect complement with the creaminess nicely balancing the tart lime flavor. An absolute must I believe! 🙂 Just finished making a second batch to share with guests tomorrow 🙂 Recipe was so easy to follow and these turn out so yummy! Thanks!!!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I am so glad you liked them, Jen! Thanks for letting me know!
Yvette says
These sound wonderful! I can’t wait to make them BUT have a question… (Must be sill since no one else asked). Is the coconut in the recipe sweetened?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Not a silly question at all! It is sweetened coconut.