I’m continuing to try to get into the holiday spirit and be more festive. I decided what better way then to make cookies for Christmas. However, I’m a little tired of the same old chocolate chip cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies that I always make. I wanted something different. Something that was kind of a cookie but not really a cookie. I started to think about what I like to eat and what was in my pantry. I found shredded coconut that I bought for who knows what reason and then it dawned on me…why not make coconut macaroons! Luckily after digging through the cupboards I found all of the ingredients that I needed. Here is the recipe. I hope you enjoy!
Easy Peasy Coconut Macaroons
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Serves: 20
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 14 oz sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Line your cookie sheet with parchment (If you have a silicon mat it works great. I absolutely love mine.)
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, shredded coconut, and salt together.
- Add the vanilla extract and condensed milk. (You can substitute the vanilla extract for almond extract and it tastes wonderful. You can also add half vanilla and half almond instead).
- Mix together until well blended.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, drop the dough onto the lined cookie sheet. Leave a little space in between so the cookies don’t get stuck together. They do spread just a little bit.
- Bake the cookies for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the coconut looks brown and toasted.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in a microwave safe dish. Drizzle melted chocolate over the macaroons. Allow the chocolate to harden and serve.
Notes
***The chocolate in this recipe is totally optional. If you don’t like chocolate then feel free to leave it out.
I love coconut macaroons and I can honestly say I have never even looked at a recipe for them. Imagine my surprise when I saw this and saw how easy they sound! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I hope you try it out! It's super easy. I would love to see how they turn out! I plan to make some for Christmas. Happy Holidays!
-Amy
Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!
~Cathy~
ourminifamily.com
Oh, how delicious!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
Hi I found you through the Sunday-Monday Blog Hop. Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance. Happy New Year.
Those macaroons look delicious! I love macaroons, but it's one of the few dessert items that I have never attempted. I think that needs to change!
Hey, new follower from the hop. These look amazing! Looking forward to reading more of your blog. 🙂
xo,
Kristin
aboutagirl.ca
These look fantastic- and easy to make which is a plus for me:)
Ummm those looks so good! I've never thought about making them…great tutorial too. I found you on 4youwithlove where I was featured also.
These look yummy and so easy to make. I'm pinning them next. Found you at 4youwithlove where I was featured too. My RAK is to follow all the blogs also. Happy Holidays.
I'm also having a link party if you all would like to link something. It's my first one. I'm sort of new at this whole blog thing. Check it out:
http://thestitchinmommy.blogspot.com/2012/12/get-crafty-friday-1.html
These look delicious. I gotta give them a try. By the way, I am also a knitter(self taught too) and crocheter.I found your blog thru a link u from 4youwithlove blog, where you and I were featured. I thought she had a really fantastic idea, so I am making it a point to visit those blogs she featured and pay it forward by following them. Merry Christmas
I found you from Marilyn's shout out! This recipe looks yummy, definitely pinning it for later!
Thanks Kristi! I hope you enjoy them!
Awesome blog! I'm following you and gave you a shout out!
http://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2012/12/26-random-acts-of-kindness-blogger-style.html
Have a great day!
Marilyn
Thanks for the shout out Marilyn! I really love your blog. You have a new follower =)