Coconut Macaroon Cupcakes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

These coconut macaroon cupcakes feature toasted coconut and almond flavor, creating a moist, sweet treat perfect for dessert lovers and special occasions alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 (3 oz.) can flaked coconut, toasted

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar, butter or margarine, and salt until light.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add almond extract.
  4. Fold in flour into the creamed mixture.
  5. Stir in toasted coconut.
  6. Fill 24 muffin pans lined with paper bake cups 2/3 full with batter.
  7. Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
  8. Cool on a wire rack.
  9. Sift powdered sugar over the top if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

553 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 34.8g 45% DV
Carbs 55.9g 20% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9767.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 306.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 76.3mg 6% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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