Need I say more? no not really but I will… Cherry and Coconut Yes Yes & Yes! These are so fun and easy to make and will be your new go to summer treat. By now you know I love easy and unique. Have fun with this enjoy!
What You Need:
3/4 cup all purpose flour
6 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Wilton Royal blue chocolate melts
1 jar maraschino cherries – drained and patted dry
How To Create:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and coconut. Stir until well mixed.
3. Add both extracts and stir again until well blended.
4. Add the sweetened condensed milk and with a rubber spatula, mix well to incorporate.
5. Drop 2 inch rounded, heaping spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
6. Spray the bottom of a drinking glass with non stick spray and use it to flatten the cookies ever so slightly.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden in color and the coconut is lightly toasted.
8. Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool.
9. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside.
9. In a double boiler, melt the blue chocolate candies by stirring until completely melted.
10. Pour the melted chocolate into a shallow dish and dip the bottom of each cookie into the mixture. Place on the cookie sheet to allow the chocolate to harden.
11. Using your index finger, gently press down into the center of each cookie. Dab a small amount of melted chocolate onto the bottom of each cherry and place into the hallowed center.
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Emily Bendler says
I never thought of cherries and coconut, but these look so cute and delicious!!
bakeforgranted says
How cute are these?!! Love coconut and cherries (and if I am being honest, love chocolate melts too!) Amazing idea!
Pocketful of Thyme says
Drooling!! These looks FABULOUS! What I love most about this is that you chose blue chocolates! That’s so cool because I don’t think I have ever seen royal blue chocolates. Where did you find those?? Your pictures are equally wonderful, job well done! Thanks for sharing!
Laci Carlson says
Thanks so much !!! I got those at ingles I was so excited !!!
Sara Oberton says
These look delicious and would be grest for a party. Thanks again for the amazing recipe!
Ashleigh says
Oh yeah, I’m making these!! These coconut macaroons look amazing and something I know I’ll want more of! Thank you for sharing this wonderful dessert recipe!
Christine says
Those look devine!
Carol Cassara (@ccassara) says
These are quite aptly named: BOMBs. Because they ARE da bomb! I love macaroons. But I’ve never made them. Time to try.
jessicahaas73 says
Aww they look cute, I should make these 🙂 Great guest- present for the next party 🙂
Alicia Hensley says
These are so cute! They look yummy too!
Karen Wilt says
I will try these next time I need a fancy dessert with flavor! Thank you for the recipe!
Jessica Hughes says
Yum!!
Erica @ Coming Up Roses says
These look SO FRIGGIN” YUMMY. Must. make. now. I lovelovelove macaroons, and these just take the cake!
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Nicole Hood says
How stinkin’ cute are these?! Love them.
Neely (@Neelykins) says
This makes me really wish I wasn’t allergic to coconut 🙁
Justine @ Little Dove says
I have never made macaroons, but these are so pretty! And they look really good, I love coconut!