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Polka-Dot Macaroons Recipe

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“These chewy cookies are really easy to mix up in a hurry, and they’re a favorite with both adults and kids," says Janice Lass in Dorr, Michigan. "I’ve been baking for 35 years and believe me, these never last long.”

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Polka-Dot Macaroons Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 56 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

5 cups flaked coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups M&M's miniature baking bits

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the coconut, milk and flour. Stir in baking bits.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 99 calories, 5 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 31 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Polka-Dot Macaroons in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008, p12

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Reviewed on May. 07, 2011 by ragsfood

This is a favorite and don't last long in my house or when taken to other homes.

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2011 by sam52687

Made these around the holidays for a work party, I used regular M&Ms..they were easy to make&very yummy!!!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by egirllexus

haven't tried the recipe but I intend to for Halloween but as to the mini baking bits look in the candy isle of your grocery they always have mini m and m s

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2009 by ragsfood

I can't believe how many times I have made these. The problem is trying to find the baking bits on grocer's shelfs.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by msdosty1941

I love coconut especially in cookies. This recipe will be very easy to make & even I can enjoy eating them! My hubby will love them too!

Thanks!!

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