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No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies

December 9, 2014 By Kim Beaulieu 33 Comments

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No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies are super easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whip up a batch or two today!

Whether you call these no bake coconut macaroons, haystacks or Santa cookies this easy recipe will be a hit with your family, friends, and the big man himself.

No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies on a white plate and a glass of milk nearby.

In our household we call these Santa Cookies around here. We put them out for Santa each year. Santa just loves these cookies. He cannot get enough of them. It’s such a funny coincidence that they just happen to be my favourite cookies too. Isn’t that a coinky-dink? I know right.

I’ve been making variations of these cookies forever. I learned how to make them as a teenager. My dad just loved these cookies so it became a tradition for me to make them every year. I’ve kept that tradition going for my own kids.

I have other variations of these on the blog. You can find Mike’s Macaroons, as well as Kim’s Nutella Cookies. They are very similar to these but they use Nutella. They are freaking amazing.

Recently I made a version with pink coconut, called Pink Coconut Cookies. I know right, super creative with the name on those. Obviously they were pink, which is my favourite colour in the world. I made the pink cookies for Cookie Week. Every week should be cookie week.

Now we have these Santa Cookies aka No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies. They were originally shared on Real Housemoms. Back in the day when I used to have more time to contribute to other blogs and do things like comb my hair. Then life got super busy.

When life gets busy I still fall back to comfort food. Like cookies. Cookies like these Santa Cookies. You’re going to love them.

No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies on a white surface.

Craving more Holiday Cookies? Check these out:

  • Ginger Bears
  • Ginger Horse Cookies
  • Shortbread Christmas Mice
  • Mini Gingerbread Houses aka Hot Chocolate Mug Perches
  • Mini Sugar Cookie Houses aka Hot Chocolate Mug Perches

No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies on a white surface.

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No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies on a white plate and a glass of milk nearby.
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No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies

No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies are super easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword no bake coconut macaroon cookies, no bake cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 225kcal
Author Kim Beaulieu

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups quick or rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Line two cookie sheets with parchment. Set aside.
  • In a medium size saucepan cook the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and milk over medium-low heat until all the sugar dissolves. If it's got a nice bubble going this should take about 3 to 5 minutes, or so. Keep stirring but not obsessively, it just needs a light stir every 30 seconds or so.
  • Once the sugar is dissolved add the butter, don't fret if you didn't soften it. If it's not softened just cut it into small chunks, it'll totally still work. Keep stirring until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Now add the vanilla, oats and salt. Stir until combined, then remove from the heat.
  • Add the coconut, stir again. I know right, it's a lot of stirring.
  • Now toss in the milk chocolate chips and the white chocolate chips. Stir again. Stop rolling your eyes at me. Stirring is good.
  • You are now done stirring. Yah. Round of applause.
  • Take a tablespoon or an ice cream scoop and drop the cookies onto the cookie sheets. It's okay for them to be lop-sided and not perfect. They actually look better if they are imperfect. I also suggest making some really big and some small. Since you are not baking them they don't need to be uniform in size. Making different sized ones is nice, that way wee little hooligans can grab small ones and bigger adult hooligans can grab the bigger ones. Santa can grab any size he wants as long as he leaves good gifts.
  • Allow to cool completely. Good luck with this step. It's impossible not to dig right in. Quite honestly I was eating this right out of the saucepan with an ice cream scoop before I took photos. Just keepin' it real peeps. Just keepin' it real.
  • Serve with a big old jolly Saint Nick smile!

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies on parchment paper.

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Comments

  1. [email protected] Riffs says

    December 9, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Cookie time! My favorite time of the year. 😉 And you have some good ones — thanks.

    Reply
  2. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    December 9, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    I love no bake cookies. For me chocolate and coconut are a match made in heaven. I have so many events I have to bring food to. These are such a boon.

    Reply
  3. Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    December 10, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    All you had to say was chocolate and coconut and I’m there!

    Reply
  4. GiGi Eats says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    NO COOK IS THE BEST APPROACH! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Kristi says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Santa is going to love these…I know him personally! 🙂

    Reply
  6. heather @french press says

    December 10, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    hooray for the no-bake cookie!

    Reply
  7. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    December 10, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    These cookies are a dream come true. Coconut, chocolate, AND no bake? I’m in love!

    Reply
  8. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 10, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    those little toppers are so cute!!! Can’t blame “Santa” for loving these cookies either 😉 so tastyyyy!

    Reply
  9. Erin says

    December 10, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    I love making no bake cookies, these look great for the holidays! Heading over to peak at the recipe!

    Reply
  10. The Food Hunter says

    December 10, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    great to make with kids

    Reply
  11. Anita says

    December 10, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    So simple and cute, perfect for Santa’s cookie plate!

    Reply
  12. [email protected] Family Feast says

    December 10, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    Looks delicious – and I love how easy they are to make, especially being so crazy busy this time of year!

    Reply
  13. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    December 10, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    These are such a good idea! Can’t wait for more fun Christmas recipes 🙂

    Reply
  14. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    December 10, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    These look soo good! Love the coconut and chocolate!

    Reply
  15. Ginny McMeans says

    December 10, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    My Santa is going to gobble these up!

    Reply
  16. Susan says

    December 10, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    I need to embrace this no bake cookie thing! Clearly a time saver and hello chocolate!

    Reply
  17. Cookin Canuck says

    December 10, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    We always put out my mother-in-laws “famous” butter cookies for Santa, but I have a feeling that Santa would LOVE some of these no-bake macaroon!

    Reply
  18. Laura says

    December 10, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    These look great! And the best part, no baking! I love easy baking recipes like these.

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  19. [email protected] says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    I love macaroons! And you can never go wrong with extra chocolate.

    Reply
  20. Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says

    December 11, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    When you have a list a mile long of Christmas cookies to make, a no-bake option is essential! Delicious-looking cookies!

    Reply
  21. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    It’s all about cookie time for me too! I wouldn’t mind a few of these coconut macaroon that’s for sure!

    Reply
  22. Liz says

    December 11, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    These would never make it to the cookie sheet!!! YUM!

    Reply
  23. Heather / girlichef says

    December 11, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    I’m all about the no-bake this year – time is flying by way too fast! These look perfect.

    Reply
  24. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    December 11, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    These kind of no-bake cookies are my favorite! Especially in the summer when turning on the oven just isn’t going to happen, especially since we don’t have AC over here.

    Reply
  25. Bea says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Oh yes, cookie time has definitively arrived also here in Portland. My girls are in cookie heaven and your no bake macaroons look fantastic!

    Reply
  26. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    This is the first year Santa won’t be making a trip to our house and it is killing me (plus, let’s be real. It is much harder to hide presents when you know someone is looking for them instead of just thinking they appear by magic). But we will have to put out some cookies, for tradition’s sake. These must be the ones! They sound amazing!

    Reply
  27. Angela {Mind Over Batter} says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    I am a coconut junkie. There. I said it. I love coconut. And I love chocolate. So these are ppretty much the bees knees.

    Reply
  28. Nancy [email protected] says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    I love all things no bake! These look delicious!

    Reply
  29. Ramona says

    December 14, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    No bake, coconut and festive…. these are just about perfect!

    Reply
  30. Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

    December 14, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    You had me at No Bake!! And cookie….and chocolate…..

    Reply
  31. Nikki @ NikSnacks says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Yeah, I’m all about some no-bake cookies right now. I’m tired of cranking up the oven every 3rd hour lol And I’m going to check out your pink macaroons too.

    Reply
  32. Patrick Farber says

    December 17, 2018 at 12:52 PM

    5 stars
    I like that your cookies remind you of people in your life.(me too) I miss my Mom’s “care packages” of cookies, so your cookies remind me of those days.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 15, 2019 at 8:57 PM

      Awe, thanks Pat. I find food really does spark memories for me. I love making recipes that remind me of my childhood.

      Hope you had a great holiday season filled with LOTS of cookies.

      Reply

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