charles' coconut macaroons

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Noreen Barbe
Coniston, ON

In the 1960's our neighbor Aline made the best Macaroons. Over the years, the recipe has remained the same, however, they are now man-sized and chocolate dipped.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For charles' coconut macaroons

  • 1 can
    condensed milk regular or low fat
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • pinch
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    white vanilla preferred or regular
  • 450 g
    1 pkg fresh flaked coconut
  • ALINE'S COCONUT MACAROONS UPDATED

How To Make charles' coconut macaroons

  • 1
    PREPARE COOKIE SHEETS. Use parchment paper for a quick clean up. MIX the condensed milk, vanilla, salt and mix well ADD flour, stir well. COMBINE THE COCONUT AND MIX WELL
  • 2
    SPOON MIXTURE at least 1 1/2 TBSP... keep untidy portions... they look better when cooked. OPTIONS: Top with a 1/2 pc of marachino cherry that have been cut in 2 or 3 and dried. BAKE 325 OVEN FOR 10 MINUTES and very LIGHT BROWN COOL ON COOKIE RACK IF THEY SPREAD, WHILE WARM, PINCH TOGETHER IMMEDIATELY TO SHAPE.
  • 3
    MELT 2 CUPS CHOCOLATE CHIPS with 3 tbsp OF BUTTER over hot water.... remove from heat and keep melted chocolate warm in the hot water pan DIP THE COOKED MACAROON BOTTOMS only with two forks to support the cookie and be generous with the chocolate. Cool on the clean side of the parchment paper. Once all the cookies bottoms are chocolate covered, use the leftover chocolate with a spoon to drizzle lightly on top.
  • 4
    Refrigerate to cool....... Store in plastic bags. This is a real delight, and taste like a coconut bar. Keeps for a few months in the fridge.

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