EASY Coconut Clusters

These coconut clusters couldn’t easier and they are SO delicious. They are one of my go-to last minutes holiday recipes. Mix three ingredients, scoop them out onto a cookie sheet, bake for 10 minutes and you’re done – so simple!!  Oh, I should mention that they are gluten-free, too!

These coconut clusters that originate from Brazil taste a lot like the coconut macaroons, which is to say that the main flavor is sweetened toasted coconut (fine by me!).  The main difference between the two is the texture.  Coconut macaroons are typically dense and cakey, while these clusters are light and very chewy.

How to Make Coconut Clusters

To make these, you need just three ingredients:

• Unsweetened flaked coconut – Although you could use any unsweetened desiccated coconut for this recipe, I strongly recommend using coconut flakes for taste and appearance.
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Vanilla extract

Mix all of the ingredients together, scoop clumps of it onto a parchment or silicone mat-lined baking sheet and bake! 

It couldn’t be easier!

Variations

Try making a chocolate version like I do with my chocolate macaroons. 

Consider adding in nut and seeds like in these hemp and pumpkin seed clusters.

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Coconut Clusters

These coconut clusters are light, chewy, and SO easy to make - all you need is coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cconut macaroons, coconut clusters

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 12 cookies

Calories 68kcal

Author Stef

Ingredients

• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325 F.
• Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
• Use a tablespoon-sized scoop to scoop the mixture onto parchment- or Silpat-lined cookie sheets, spacing the scoops two inches apart from each other. The mixture won't be all that sticky and it might look like it's totally falling apart (so much so that you absolutely need a scoop for this - it will fall apart in your hands), but once it bakes, it all comes together.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges of the coconut clusters are browned.
• Leave on cookie sheet to cool. Use a spatula or bowl scraper to peel the clusters off of the cookie sheet.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe in the book Monster Cookies.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Coconut Clusters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 11mg0%

Potassium 63mg2%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 20IU0%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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