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    Gluten-Free Coconut Madeleines

    Published: Jan 22, 2020 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

    These Gluten-Free Coconut Madeleines are the perfect mini treat for coffee, tea, or dessert! They are dipped in white chocolate and toasted coconut and since they are made with coconut four, they are Gluten-Free!

    baked coconut madeleines with white chocolate and toasted coconut
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    This recipe for Gluten-Free Coconut Madelines came about in an interesting way. They started out as an experiment and ended up being so good they were gone in one day!

    I was craving madeleines because I saw a photo of one on Instagram. That made me remember I had a madeleine pan somewhere and set out to find it. I'm also always challenging myself to clean out my pantry before buying more stuff. As I was getting my ingredients together to make some classic madeleines, I stumbled upon the coconut flour in my pantry and decided it needed to be used!

    Ingredients for Gluten-Free Coconut Madeleines

    coconut madeleines with toasted coconut on a cake stand
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    • coconut flour
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • eggs
    • sugar
    • brown sugar
    • unsalted butter
    • honey
    • coconut extract
    • white chocolate chips
    • coconut oil
    • sweetened coconut flakes, toasted 

    How to Make These Delicious Gluten-Free Cookies

    • Place the coconut flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix together to combine, and then set it aside.
    • Add the eggs and both sugars to a mixer or a different bowl and whisk on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 6-8 minutes.
    • Sift ½ the flour mixture into the butter mixture bowl and mix in with a spoon or spatula.
    • Add the rest of the flour mixture and fold in. Continue to fold in the melted butter and then honey and coconut extract. The batter is very thick and sticky. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°. Remove the batter from the fridge and let it sit on the counter for about 10 minutes. While waiting, prepare your madeleine pan with butter.
    • Spoon the batter into the pan, filling each mold completely. You will need to use your finger to fill the mold and get the top as smooth as possible.
    • Bake until the edges are brown, about 10-12 minutes. Remove the madeleines from the pan and cool on a rack.
    coconut madeleines dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with toasted coconut

    This Gluten-Free Madeleine Batter is not a traditional batter

    After I started this recipe I quickly realized what I thought I was making was not happening. Meaning it was not a traditional madeleine batter. The baking experiment continued anyway. I was already thinking I would be dumping these in the garbage and was pleasantly surprised at how they turned out.

    What if I don't have a Madeleine pan?

    This recipe is for 12 large madeleines. You need to refrigerate the batter for 2 hours so plan ahead! To make true madeleines you need a madeleine pan. But don't fret! If you don't have one, you can use a mini cupcake pan and get the same delicious result.

    coconut madeleines on a cake stand

    How to Make the Melted White Chocolate

    In a microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips and microwave at 30 seconds intervals until melted and smooth, stirring in between. Stir in the coconut oil, a little at a time, to thin out the chocolate for dipping. After dipping the cookie in the white chocolate, place it on wax paper and immediately sprinkle with toasted coconut. Allow the chocolate to fully set and then enjoy!

    If you are dairy-free, you can easily substitute a dairy-free chocolate for these yummy cookies!

    You can toast coconut in the microwave!

    Yup, you read that right, you can toast coconut in the microwave. This is my favorite way to toast coconut and the only way I do it now. All you do is place sweetened coconut on a microwave-safe plate and cook for 1 minute in the microwave. Remove the plate from the microwave and stir the coconut around. Put the plate back into the microwave for 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each time to even out cooking. This will take about 4-5 minutes total. Store any leftover coconut in an airtight container.

    coconut toasted in the microwave

    More Coconut Recipes to Check Out:

    • Air Fryer Toasted Coconut Lime Donuts
    • Coconut Fig Crumble Bars
    • Coconut Margarita Cupcakes
    • Strawberry Coconut Lime Margaritas
    baked coconut madeleines with shite chocolate and toasted coconut

    Coconut Madeleines

    Gluten-Free Coconut Madeleines are dipped in white chocolate and toasted coconut. These mini treats are AMAZING with coffee or just by themselves!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Chill Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
    Servings: 12 madeleines
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • madeleine pan
    • stand mixer or hand mixer with mixing bowl
    • extra mixing bowl
    • rubber or silicone spatula
    • microwave-safe bowl
    • wax paper

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup coconut flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 pinch kosher salt
    • 3 large eggs, room temp
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted plus a little more for pans
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
    • ¼ cup white chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
    • ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes, toasted **see notes for toasting in the microwave

    Instructions

    • Place the coconut flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and mix together to combine and then set aside. Add the eggs and both sugars to a mixer or a different bowl and whisk on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 6-8 minutes.
      butter in mixer
    • Sift ½ the flour mixture into the sugar mixture and mix in with a spatula. Add the rest of the flour mixture and fold in. Continue to fold in the melted butter, honey, and coconut extract. The batter will be very thick and sticky, almost like dough. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
      coconut madeleine batter
    • Preheat the oven to 350°. Remove the batter from the fridge and let it sit on the counter for about 10 minutes. While waiting, generously butter the madeleine pan.
    • Spoon the batter into the pan, filling each mold completely. You will need to use your finger to fill the mold and get the top as smooth as possible. These won't be completely smooth on the bottom, so don't try to get them perfect in the pan.
      coconut madeleines before baking
    • Bake until the edges are brown, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the madeleines from the pan and cool on a rack.
      coconut madeleines baked in a pan
    • While cookies are cooling, melt chocolate in the microwave at 30 seconds intervals until smooth, stirring in between. Keep stirring and add oil a little at a time to thin out chocolate for dipping. After dipping or frosting, place on wax paper and immediately sprinkle with toasted coconut. Allow the chocolate to fully set and then enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
      coconut madeleines dipped in white chocolate

    Notes

    Did you know you can toast coconut in the microwave?? Place sweetened coconut on a microwave-safe plate, cook for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir around. Put back into the microwave for 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each time to even out cooking. Be careful, it's hot!!! 
    coconut toasted in microwave

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    I'm so glad I kept going when trying this recipe out. That's what life is all about and why I created this blog. My goal is to inspire others to try new things and not get frustrated if something doesn't go exactly as planned. The kitchen can be so much fun and you never know when you might create something even better than planned!

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    Comments

    1. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      August 22, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you made these with coconut flour and dipped them in white chocolate. Coconut and white chocolate are among some of my favourite foods/flavours. Thank you on the tip about toasting coconut in the microwave. I will definitely try it!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 22, 2021 at 5:43 pm

        Once you try toasting coconut in the microwave you will want to do it all the time, it's so easy!

        Reply
    2. Gina Abernathy says

      August 22, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      All of my favorite ingredients and then topped with white chocolate--please and thank you!

      Reply
    3. Kayla DiMaggio says

      August 21, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      These gluten-free madelines are so delicious! I loved sharing them with my sister who has celiacs! It is not often that I can share desserts with her!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 22, 2021 at 1:54 am

        Oh, that's so wonderful. I'm glad you both enjoyed these little treats.

        Reply
    4. Luca - Ruoka on valmis says

      August 21, 2021 at 9:41 pm

      I've always been a huge fan of madeleines since I was a child and the addition of coconut is a great plus for flavors.

      Reply
    5. Sue says

      August 21, 2021 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      Perfection! These turned out so great - I had friends over for coffee and they couldn't stop raving!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 22, 2021 at 1:53 am

        Oh good! That makes me so happy to hear 😁.

        Reply
    6. Audrey says

      August 21, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      These came out perfect ! Yum

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 21, 2021 at 4:35 pm

        Oh good, I'm glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    7. Meryl says

      August 21, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are the best! Amazing little bites!

      Reply
    8. Elizabeth Swoish says

      August 21, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      Coconut is the absolute best! I love how tender these are! Great recipe. 😃

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 21, 2021 at 3:41 pm

        Thanks, Elizabeth. Soft madeleines are the way to go!

        Reply
    9. Jodi Reed says

      August 21, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      These are just perfect. I am loving coconut right now!!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 21, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        Coconut cravings are the best! I'm glad these can satisfy yours 😂.

        Reply
    10. Ramona says

      August 21, 2021 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness. These madeleines are incredible, well, were as they disappeared in a jiffy. I’ll make another batch this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 21, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        You are so welcome, Ramona. Enjoy!

        Reply
    11. Amy Liu Dong says

      August 21, 2021 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      It looks really delicious and easy to make. I love it!

      Reply
    12. Chef Dennis says

      August 21, 2021 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      These Gluten-Free Coconut Madeleines are perfectly mouhtwatering!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 21, 2021 at 3:39 pm

        Thanks, Dennis!

        Reply
    13. Oscar says

      August 21, 2021 at 1:45 am

      5 stars
      These were delicious. I had to make a second batch because my family at them so quick.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 21, 2021 at 3:39 pm

        That's always the best. I'm so glad you and your family liked these madeleines.

        Reply
    14. Megan Ellam says

      August 20, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      5 stars
      These look incredible. I will have to try.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 21, 2021 at 3:38 pm

        You are going to love them, I promise!

        Reply
    15. Liz says

      August 20, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      These are as pretty as they are tasty!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 21, 2021 at 3:38 pm

        Thank you 😊!

        Reply

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