Oatmeal Cocoa Macaroons

No-bake macaroons made with oats, cocoa and coconut. Quick, easy and delicious.

Original recipe makes 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 309 kcal
Carbohydrates: 51.1 g
Cholesterol: < 1 mg
Fat: 11.4 g
Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 3.8 g
Sodium: 15 mg