Delicious Coconut Macaroon Blossoms combine chewy coconut macaroons with a classic Hershey Kiss center, creating a delightful treat perfect for holidays and special occasions. These easy-to-make cookies balance sweet condensed milk with shredded coconut, enhanced by vanilla and almond extracts for a flavorful bite.
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:36 cookies
Ingredients
Macaroon Mixture
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp salt
14 oz sweetened shredded coconut
Topping
36 Hershey Kisses
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the macaroons evenly.
Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of cookies.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
Add Coconut: Fold the sweetened shredded coconut into the wet mixture gently until all the coconut is evenly coated and incorporated.
Form Balls: Using wet hands to prevent sticking, scoop out the mixture and roll it into 1-inch balls. Rinse your hands as needed to keep them wet for shaping.
Shape Wells: Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet and press down in the center of each ball using a small measuring spoon or the end of a wooden spoon to create a small well sized to fit a Hershey Kiss later.
Bake Macaroons: Bake the macaroons in the preheated oven for 17 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, signaling they are ready.
Add Hershey Kisses: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately press one Hershey Kiss into the center well of each macaroon. The residual heat will soften the bottom, securing the kiss in place.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Store: Store the cooled Coconut Macaroon Blossoms at room temperature, loosely covered, for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
Wet your hands each time before shaping the macaroon balls to prevent sticking.
If Hershey Kisses are unavailable, chocolate chips or other candy kisses can be used as a substitute.
For a dairy-free version, use sweetened condensed coconut milk if available.
Press the kisses into the macaroons immediately after baking while they are still warm for best adhesion.
Use a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup and to prevent burning the bottoms of the macaroons.
