Name: Chocolate Almond Macaroons
Cook time: 9 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk; 2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 package (14 oz.) sweetened shredded coconut; 1 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped

Chocolate Almond Macaroons

Macaroons are always great, but these Chocolate Almond Macaroons are really tasty! If you're looking for an easy Christmas cookie recipe, try making these cookies. You'll love how much everyone enjoys them.

Cooking Time9 min

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup cocoa
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 package (14 oz.) sweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high power (80%) 1 minute or until butter is melted.
Stir cocoa into melted butter. Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt; stir until well blended.
Place coconut in a large bowl; pour cocoa mixture over coconut and stir until well blended. Stir in almonds.
Shape 1/2 Tablespoon of mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 7 to 9 min. (Or until edges are lightly browned. transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool).
Store in an airtight container. Makes about 7 dozen cookies.