Monday, April 30, 2012

COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES

COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES
My mom sent me this recipe.  She really likes it - and I agree.  They are yummy and so easy to make.  I drizzled chocolate on top - would be good dipped in chocolate too.  Used the fresh coconut we got from Bountiful Baskets.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Homemade-Coconut-Macaroons?_mid=2271465&_rid=2271465.1311011177.220141



  • 2-1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (didn't have on hand - used recipe in McCleve 2nd edition cookbook for substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut, flour and salt. Add milk and vanilla; mix well (batter will be stiff).
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Nutritional Facts1 cookie equals 110 calories, 6 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 65 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

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