Cookbook:Chocolate Macaroons (no-bake)

| Desserts

Chocolate Macaroons are a type of cookie which are made without baking.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups (480 g) white sugar
 * ½ cup (120 g) margarine or butter
 * 1 cup (240 ml) milk
 * 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
 * ½ cup (60 g) cocoa
 * 3 cups (300 g) oatmeal
 * 1 cup (75 g) coconut

Procedure

 * 1) Place the bottom half of a double boiler on the stove to heat.
 * 2) Place a large metal mixing bowl on top of the boiler. Melt the margarine/butter in this bowl.
 * 3) Add the white sugar, and whisk until dissolved.
 * 4) Whisk in the milk.
 * 5) Whisk in the cocoa, breaking up lumps first.
 * 6) Remove from heat, take to preparation area.
 * 7) Using a rubber spatula, thoroughly mix in coconut and oatmeal. There should be no dry sections.
 * 8) Portion onto pan and let set.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If your macaroons are too crumbly, they have been overcooked.