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This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
So many flavors in one little bite! 
These easy to make coconut macaroons have an added festive touch with red and green coloring.
The perfect last minute dessert, they only have 5 ingredients and take just 12 minutes to bake.  
Scroll down for this recipe and all of today’s #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipe from my fellow bloggers.

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Festive Coconut Macaroons

Makes 30 macaroons

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz {5 1/2 cups} bag sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • red and green food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, coconut and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Add vanilla and almond extract and combine well.
  • If using food coloring, separate coconut mixture evenly into 2 bowls.
  • Add 3-4 drops of green food coloring to one bowl.
  • Add 6-8 drops of red food coloring to the other bowl{if you use less they will be pink}.
  • Stir mixture in both bowls until they are dyed red and green.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop golf ball sized balls onto the lined baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned and coconut is toasted.
  • :Let cool slightly for about 5 minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.

 

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, coconut and sweetened condensed milk.

Add vanilla and almond extract.

Stir well.

If using food coloring, separate coconut mixture evenly into 2 bowls.
Add 3-4 drops of green food coloring to one bowl.

Add 6-8 drops of red food coloring to the other bowl{if you use less they will be pink}.
Stir well.

Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop golf ball sized balls onto the lined baking sheets. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Remove to a rack to cool completely.

Serve these tasty treats at your next Christmas party or mail to family and friends as a gift.

Bet you can’t eat just one!
Merry Christmas y’all!

#ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes:

Beverages:

Puerto Rican Coquito from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Salted Caramel Martini from April Golightly
Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate from Cheese Curd in Paradise

Breakfast:

Chocolate Hazelnut Doughnuts from Kate’s Recipe Box
Cranberry Eggnog Quickbread from Jonesin’ For TasteCranberry Orange Bread from Juggling Act Mama

Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls from Moore or Less Cooking
Eggnog Cinnamon Roll Donuts from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Candies:

Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Cranberry Eggnog Fudge from Sweet Beginnings
Snickerdoodle Fudge from Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Desserts:

Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies from Seduction In The Kitchen
Chocolate Espresso Mousse from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Cranberry Champagne Cupcakes from Our Good Life
Eggnog Gelato from The Redhead Baker
Festive Coconut Macaroons from For the Love of Food
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Scones from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Peppermint Red Velvet Macarons from The Crumby Kitchen
Rum Spiked Eggnog Cupcakes from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
 
 
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