No Bake Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons
No Bake Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons are an easy, oven-free dessert made with sweetened coconut, buttery caramel, chocolate, and flaky sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
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Servings: 24 Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp 45 ml milk
- 6 tbsp 84 g salted butter
- 11 oz bag Kraft caramels wrappers removed
- 4 –5 c 288–360 g sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 oz melting chocolate or almond bark
- Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan set over medium heat, combine the milk, butter, and unwrapped caramels. Stir frequently until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 4 cups of the shredded coconut until evenly coated. Add additional coconut as needed until the mixture is well combined and holds its shape without appearing overly wet.
- Scoop approximately 1½ tablespoons of the mixture onto parchment paper or a nonstick surface, spacing evenly.
- Allow the macaroons to cool completely at room temperature until set.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate according to package directions, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the bottom of each macaroon into the melted chocolate, then return to the parchment paper. Drizzle additional chocolate over the tops, if desired, and immediately sprinkle with sea salt.
- Allow the chocolate to fully set before serving or storing.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free when prepared with certified gluten-free ingredients. Ensure that the caramels, chocolate, and shredded coconut are labeled gluten-free, as cross-contamination may occur during manufacturing. No additional substitutions are required.