Oatmeal Cocoa Macaroons Recipe
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Oatmeal Cocoa Macaroons

By: Jane 
"No-bake macaroons made with oats, cocoa and coconut. Quick, easy and delicious."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat combine the shortening, milk and white sugar. Stirring constantly bring mixture to a boil and continue to boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add cocoa, coconut and oatmeal. Stir mixture well.
  2. Drop teaspoon sized drops onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Place cookies in the refrigerator to set then into an airtight container to store.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 309 | Total Fat: 11.4g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by TIA GALLANT   view full review
These macaroons are amazing! The only change I made was to make the 1/2 cup of shortening...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by JHannah   view full review
The first time I made these macaroons,they were incredibly dry but had an awesome taste....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by sskeels15   view full review
I made a bachelorette's version for the single gal or anyone really with ingredients found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2006 by sudsy   view full review
I used 1 cup of coconut and also added 1 teaspoon of vanilla as this is what my mom did when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2003 by HOPEKEMPE   view full review
Overall, the recipe I had been looking for. I increased the margarine/butter though as this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by Allison   view full review
Delicious! I used 3/4 cup margarine instead of shortening and 1/2 cup evap. milk instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by Amanda R   view full review
I followed others suggestion and used 3/4 cup butter instead of the shortening and they were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2008 by tatsi-hotsi   view full review
I didn't have any coconut,so I added more oats(4 cups),and I didn't have cocoa powder,I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by Ashley8150   view full review
These were great! I read the previous reviews and substituted butter for the shortening....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by Paige   view full review
I followed others' recommendations in exchanging shortening for butter and adding 1/4 cup and...

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