I bake these Best Coconut Christmas Cookies when you and I want something that’s incredibly easy but still looks festive and special on a holiday tray. They’re soft, chewy coconut macaroons made with sweetened condensed milk and whipped egg white for lift, then finished with a drizzle of chocolate and Christmas sprinkles so they feel instantly ready for gifting or parties.
Why You’ll Love These Coconut Christmas Cookies
You’ll love these cookies because they give you maximum coconut flavor and chew with minimal work: the base is just sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and a single egg white whipped with a pinch of salt. The texture lands right between a classic coconut macaroon and a candy-like coconut bite—crisp and golden on the edges, moist and chewy in the center—exactly how the best coconut macaroon recipes describe their ideal cookie.
They’re also naturally flourless and gluten‑friendly (as long as your ingredients are certified gluten‑free), which makes them a great addition to mixed holiday cookie boxes where everyone is eating a little bit differently. Because the cookies hold their shape well, don’t spread much, and keep nicely at room temperature, they’re perfect for cookie exchanges, shipping, and make‑ahead baking, just like other condensed‑milk coconut macaroons that are designed for busy holidays.