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joan's magnificent macaroons

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Recipe by
Linda James
@LindaJames
Mt. Vernon, OH

This recipe is so quick and easy to make, and really delicious. My dearest friend gave me this recipe many years ago. Sometimes she would add a little of the juice from the maraschino cherry jar to tint the cookies pink or green. When she made them green, she called them Grinch cookies!

method Bake

Ingredients For joan's magnificent macaroons

  • 2/3 c
    eagle brand milk
  • 3 c
    coconut
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla, lemon, almond, or mint extract
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • cherries if desired

How To Make joan's magnificent macaroons

  • 1
    Mix vanilla and condensed milk
  • 2
    Fold in coconut. Mix well. If you like, top each with a red or green cherry. These are pretty for the holidays.
  • 3
    Drop by tablespoons onto parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes at 325 until delicate brown.
  • 4
    Cool on a flat surface. Enjoy!
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