Chocolate Macaroons

I've been making these chocolate macaroons for our Christmas celebrations for many, many years. They're ridiculously easy to make, are a great no-bake option and taste like hot chocolate! And they are a million times less frustrating fussy than iced cut out cookies!

All of the ingredients are tossed into a saucepan, heated up and then bite-sized bits are dropped onto a prepared pan and then chilled in the fridge. So easy! This year we opted to add some festive sprinkles to the top for than fancy feel. ;)

These bite-sized bits of chocolatey goodness won't last long.

Chocolate Macaroons

Yield:36(ish) macaroons

2 cups white sugar

6 tbsp cocoa

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 cup shredded coconut

3 cups rolled oats

Garnish: festive sprinkles

Combine white sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then add vanilla.

Remove from heat, stir in coconut, and rolled oats. Mix well. Form bite-sized bits with a small melon baller (or drop by spoonfuls) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with sprinkles, if desired.

Chill for at least a few hours.  When firm, store in an airtight container.

Source: Kinette cookbook