Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2012

I grew up with these as a child. My mother had this recipe in a depression-era cookbooks. It is quite messy to make; I guess that is why my sister and I loved to help out. We have even made this recipe with minced nuts which worked well.

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tiggerlyss

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2012

These are easy and very good. When you use this recipe you probably should not expect something worthy of serving to guests, but if you just need a sweet coconut macaroon-y snack, these are the thing. Thanks for helping me use up my leftover condensed milk!

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Rainlady

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2007

Ohhhh! I remember making these in home economics when I was in school! It definitely appealed to my young sweet tooth! Every once in a while I'll make a teeny batch with some leftover Eagle Brand. Not anything I'd serve to company, but they are one of those things that can satisfy a craving. (We didn't worry about letting the bread get dry and ate them warm and drippy with the sweetened condensed milk.)

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chellebelle

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Olympia, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2007

I made this for a simple party, hoping for a tasty recipe with little mess. These cookies DEFINITELY didn't meet my expectations. Needless to say, I will never make these again.

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Bess Lyon

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Living In: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2006

Drizzle some melted chocolate over the tops. These are okay, more of a novelty because they are made with bread. Worth trying at least once. Maybe you can jazz them up a little with your own twist.

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MTPURSE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2005

I did not like this recipe at all. Very messy to make and the end result tasted like coconut flavored day old bread. No one in my family cared for them either.

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JAG04

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2004

I came across this recipe using the recipe roulette on this site and what a great find! I love macaroons and this is such an easy twist. Instead of letting the bread dry overnight, I first cut up the bread (into 6 instead of 3 to make them more cookie size), then toasted them in the toaster oven. Worked like a charm. Great EASY recipe... can't wait to use for Christmas!

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