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    Coconut Macaroon Mix in a Jar (Glutenfree & Vegan Coconut Macaroons Recipe)

    Published: Dec 13, 2013 · Modified: Dec 10, 2019 by Richa 16 Comments

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    This easy Coconut Macaroons in a Jar Mix is the perfect food gift for the holiday season and comes with instructions for a vegan and gluten-free coconut macaroons recipe.

    gluten-free coconut macaroons mix in mason jars

    Gluten-free Coconut Macaroons Cookie Mix in a Jar – the perfect Food Gift!

    Holidays cannot be complete without coconut macaroons. Coconut Macaroons are stupid simple holiday cookies that can be dressed up with chocolate, added flavors through extracts, or seasonal additions like chopped Cranberries and pistachios.

    This coconut macaroons recipe is very easy to whip up and can also be made into a jar gift. Coconut, coconut flour, a bit of starch, sugar and optional flavors and done. Add coconut milk and bake.


    oven-fresh glutenfree vegan coconut macaroons on a baking sheet

    Ingredients for this Gluten-free Coconut Macaroons recipe:

    • Unsweetened shredded coconut: You want to use small shredded coconut for the best texture. If theye are too large, pulse them in a blender to make them smaller and then layer.
    • Coconut flour:  This flour can be consumed by people with nut allergies.  It’s high in fiber, low in calories, and contains healthy fats.
    • Flax meal: replaces the egg in this recipe.
    • Raw ground sugar: I added 1/3 cup but you can add more for a sweeter cookie. You can use regular sugar.
    • Add-ins: See variations below.

    Tips and Variations for making Gluten-free Coconut Macaroon Cookie Mix in a Jar:

    • To add some zing to these, add some lemon, lime or orange zest to the jar.
    • As for dried fruit and nuts, go with 1/4 cup of either cranberries, crystallized chopped ginger, apricots, or pistachios or chocolate chips.
    •  Add cocoa powder for chocolate coconut macaroons.
    • Coconut flour tends to clump up, so be sure to fluff it up with a fork before measuring and mixing.
    • If you like a compact macaroon, pulse the jar contents a few times before adding coconut milk.

    How to make this Gluten-free Coconut Macaroons Cookie Mix


    1. Collect all the dry ingredients in a bowl. 


    ingredients for coconut macaroons cookie mix in a white bowl

    2. Layer the dry mix in a mason jar along with add-ins like cranberries, nuts or chocolate chips.

    How to make the Gluten-free & Vegan Coconut Macaroons recipe:

    1. To make the gluten-free coconut cookies, empty jar contents in a bowl. Add coconut milk and knead everything into a dough.

    gluten-free coconut macaroons dough ready to be shaped into macaroons

    2. Shape and bake for 19 to 20 minutes at 335 F.

    vegan coconut macaroons on a baking sheet

    3. Chewy coconutty goodness.

    picture of a jar of gluten-free coconut macaroons cookie mix ready for gifting with text overlay giving instructions for baking cookies with the mix

    What’s the difference between coconut macaroons and macarons?

    People sometimes get confused over the difference between coconut macaroons and macarons.


    These Gluten-free coconut macaroons are made with shredded coconut, whereas French macarons are made with ground almonds and egg meringue. Obviously, the taste is completely different.

    French Macarons are those pretty colored meringue-like cookie sandwiches. Coconut macaroons, on the other hand, are little moist balls of shredded coconut with a golden crispy exterior and a chewy inside.

    The good news is, making the best ever gluten-free coconut macaroons is way easier than getting those fiddly French macarons just right!

    side view of gluten-free DIY coconut macaroons cookie mix in a jar

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    a jar with homemade gluten-free coconut macaroons cookie mix
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    Coconut Macaroons in a Jar

    This easy Coconut Macaroons in a Jar Mix is the perfect food gift for the holiday season and comes with instructions for a vegan and gluten-free coconut macaroons recipe. Allergen Information: Free of Dairy, egg, coy, yeast, gluten, refined oil. Use arrowroot starch to make corn-free, grain-free.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time19 minutes mins
    Resting5 minutes mins
    Total Time34 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten-free coconut macaroons, homemade gluten-free cookie mix, vegan coconut macaroons
    Servings: 24 cookies / 1 jar
    Calories: 46.97kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (3.28 oz) dried unsweetened coconut shredded small I use Bob's Red Mill
    • 1 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
    • 2 Tbsp Coconut flour
    • 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal well ground
    • 1/3 cup (2.35 oz) ground raw sugar or other fine sugar 1 Tbsp more for sweeter
    • 1/4 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

    To add:

    • 1/4 cup (2.15 oz) coconut milk or non diary milk

    Variations:

    • Add some lemon or orange zest in the jar.
    • Add 1/4 cup cranberries or pistachios or chocolate chips.

    Instructions

    Make the Jar:

    • Mix the baking powder and salt into the coconut flakes. Layer all the ingredients. Layer any additions like chocolate chips, cranberries or pistachio slivers. Seal and gift.

    Instructions on the jar:

    • Add all the ingredients from the jar to a bowl. Give a good whisk. Add 1/4 cup coconut milk and mix well. Knead for a minute to make a dough. Add vanilla or rum extract or lemon/orange zest for variations. Let the dough sit for 5 minutes. Shape into discs or cones. Bake at pre-heated 335 degrees F for 19-20 minutes or until medium brown at the bottom.

    Notes

    • If you like small flakes, pulse the jar contents a few times before adding coconut milk.
    • To add some zing to these, add some lemon, lime or orange zest to the jar. 
    • As for dried fruit and nuts, go with 1/4 cup of either cranberries, crystallized chopped ginger, apricots, or pistachios or chocolate chips.
    •  Add cocoa powder for chocolate coconut macaroons.
    • Coconut flour tends to clump up, so be sure to fluff it up with a fork before measuring and mixing.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Coconut Macaroons in a Jar
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 46.97 Calories from Fat 29
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3.26g5%
    Saturated Fat 2.76g17%
    Sodium 27.42mg1%
    Potassium 33.82mg1%
    Carbohydrates 4.53g2%
    Fiber 0.95g4%
    Sugar 3.1g3%
    Protein 0.47g1%
    Vitamin C 0.06mg0%
    Calcium 4.3mg0%
    Iron 0.24mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in December 2013 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in November 2019.

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    1. vaedit

      December 07, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect food gift for the holidays! These look SO pretty and are just the right size!

      Reply
    2. Julie

      October 26, 2016 at 5:05 am

      I am going to give this to friends and family for the holidays! Will Xylitol work in place of sugar?

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 26, 2016 at 2:04 pm

        I am not sure. Make a small batch, bake and see.

        Reply
    3. Stephanie

      December 17, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      Your recipes, voice, and blog design is just spectacular. Thank you for all of the effort you put forth in providing the most epic recipes for us all. I hardly looked at blogs until a couple of weeks ago when I found yours while working on a vegan Indian food dish for a client. You’re fantastic! Keep up the great work 🙂

      Reply
    4. veganmiam.com

      December 18, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      Mmmmm Coconut Macaroons!!!! I haven’t had them for years… and Facebook is being an arse to make money…why should we pay for our FB page if we are delivering free and exciting content?!

      Reply
    5. Maggie Muggins

      December 16, 2013 at 10:45 pm

      Such a great idea! Giving cookie mixes and soup mixes as gifts is one of my favorite things to do. I also just really want to try these, they look great! I’ve been pretty peeved about the whole FB thing, although I hadn’t realized they came clean about it. There’s no way I’m paying for people to see what I post when my site is free anyway.

      Reply
    6. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes

      December 16, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      I was wondering why my FB reach has been decreasing, that explains it! These little macaroons are adorbs!

      Reply
    7. RK Jain

      December 16, 2013 at 8:00 am

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    8. Vicky

      December 14, 2013 at 3:43 am

      Such a great idea, these look wonderful. My husband loves macaroons and this would actually be a great stocking filler for him!

      Reply
    9. Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack!

      December 13, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Beautiful macaroons, Richa! Also, damn Facebook! And thank you for posting that video! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Vegiegail

      December 13, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      I LOVE macaroons! You’re so clever, Richa! This is a wonderful gift idea!

      Reply
    11. Caitlin

      December 13, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      another great idea, lady! these look delicious! i can never get enough coconut and love the addition of dried cranberries.

      Reply

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