Coconut Macaroons

Coconut macaroons are an all-time Filipino favorite dessert. This soft, chewy treat is a delight to Heman, since he loves coconut! Here’s an easy way to make them, Filipino-style.
Ingredients:
Raisins
14 oz unsweetened desiccated coconut
2 sticks melted butter
3 eggs
1 can big condensed milk
Drop of orange extract
Tools you’ll need:
Mini Baking mold
Rubber Spatula
Large mixing bowl
Mini baking paper cups
1 tbsp measuring spoon
Electric mixer

Procedure:
*Preheat the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit
*Place the melted butter and eggs and cream together using an electric mixer.
*Add the condensed milk, orange extract and beat until all the ingredients are well blended.
*Slowly add the unsweetened desiccated coconut into the mixture. Use the spatula to mix the coconut with the rest of the ingredients.
*Place the paper cups into the baking mold.
*Put one tablespoon of the coconut mixture into the individual cups & add 2 – 3 raisins on top.
*Bake the coconut macaroons for about 15 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
*Some ovens vary in temperature. Make sure to keep a close eye on what you are baking so they don't burn. Coconut macaroons cook very fast.
*Let it cool down before serving.
*Enjoy your yummy treat!

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Ruth D. Ezra is a culinary queen in her own right through experience and training. She is a bookkeeper by profession at AllState Roadside Services in Northbrook, IL. Her greatest delight is serving good and healthy food to her husband Heman and only daughter, Isabelle. Kit would love to receive feedback on her recipes, and exchange them with yours at ezraruth@comcast.net.