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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!

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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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