October 2011 Archives

8 oz. Flaked Coconut (big flakes, dry) 

5 oz. Shredded Coconut (unsweetened/dry) 

1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional- can add other flavors as well) 

1/2-3/4 C Mini chocolate chips (can use big choc, chips, just roughly chop them) 

8-12oz. Sweetened condensed milk

·Preheat oven to 325°F 

·Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. 

·Slowly add in the sweetened condensed milk. The mixture should be wet enough to hold its shape when squeezed together with a hand. 

·Line cookie sheet with foil and spray a light layer on cooking spray. 

·Oil hands, and then scoop 1 T of the coconut mixture into hands.

Squeeze into a tight ball and place on cookie sheet 1 inch apart. 

·Bake for 8-10min. Keep an eye on the cookies; they burn very