A coconut macaroon is a type of macaroon most commonly found in the United States and Germany, and is directly related to the Scottish macaroon. It has a distinct coconut flavor and contains shredded dried coconut. It is closer to a soft cookie than its meringue cousin, and is equally as sweet. These flourless treats are dense, slightly crisp on the outside, and soft and sticky in the middle. They’re chewy and sometimes dipped in chocolate.
