Oatmeal Cocoa Macaroons

Rating: 4.4 stars
83 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 53
  • 4 star values: 17
  • 3 star values: 9
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 3

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

By Jane

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Recipe Summary

Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

12
Original recipe yields 12 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • 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.

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  • 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 Facts

Per Serving:
309 calories; protein 3.8g 8% DV; carbohydrates 51.1g 17% DV; fat 11.4g 18% DV; cholesterol 0.8mg; sodium 14.9mg 1% DV. Full Nutrition
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Most helpful positive review

TIA GALLANT
Rating: 5 stars
01/02/2004
These macaroons are amazing! The only change I made was to make the 1/2 cup of shortening into 3/4 cup of margarine. They taste so good my husband can't stay away from them. I will definitely make these again! Read More
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Most helpful critical review

Athena Bermudez Rork
Rating: 3 stars
02/09/2012
Good but not amazing. Read More
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(2)
83 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 53
  • 4 star values: 17
  • 3 star values: 9
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 3
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TIA GALLANT
Rating: 5 stars
01/02/2004
These macaroons are amazing! The only change I made was to make the 1/2 cup of shortening into 3/4 cup of margarine. They taste so good my husband can't stay away from them. I will definitely make these again! Read More
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(40)
JHannah
Rating: 5 stars
02/12/2008
The first time I made these macaroons they were incredibly dry but had an awesome taste. Making these the second time I followed other reviewers advice and substituted butter for shortening (using 3/4 cup) added 1 cup of coconut and only boiling mixture for 1 minute. These turned ot great! Read More
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sskeels15
Rating: 4 stars
01/02/2008
I made a bachelorette's version for the single gal or anyone really with ingredients found more typically in the average kitchen but still needs a quick fix of sugar. I used 3/4 c margaine instead of shortening quick-cooking oatmeal instead of rolled oats nestle hot cocoa mix w/ marshmallows instead of unsweetened cocoa and then subseqeuently reduced sugar (which was just ultra fine not white) to 1 1/4 c. Turned out great! Oh I also ran out of oatmeal so I threw in Cheerios so it wouldn't be so runny and didn't have any coconut so I didn't use any.:o) Moral: The basic recipe is very good and can be innovated to fit your needs/wants. Read More
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sudsy
Rating: 4 stars
02/11/2006
I used 1 cup of coconut and also added 1 teaspoon of vanilla as this is what my mom did when I was a child. They are so gooey good. All those people saying they won't stay together are boiling for too long! Cut back on boiling time and you will LOVE these. Read More
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HOPEKEMPE
Rating: 4 stars
01/26/2003
Overall the recipe I had been looking for. I increased the margarine/butter though as this recipe does make dry cookies. Increasing the butter/margarine make ooey-gooey good cookies! Read More
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Allison
Rating: 5 stars
01/02/2004
Delicious! I used 3/4 cup margarine instead of shortening and 1/2 cup evap. milk instead of milk. This gave them an extra burst of fudge flavour and were a big hit at work! Thanks. Read More
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Amanda R
Rating: 5 stars
05/22/2008
I followed others suggestion and used 3/4 cup butter instead of the shortening and they were delicious! I will definitely make these again! Read More
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Ashley8150
Rating: 4 stars
04/23/2008
These were great! I read the previous reviews and substituted butter for the shortening. Apparently I did not read enough of the reviews to learn that boiling longer would produce dry cookies - I boiled about 3 minutes and they are a little bit dry. So - BIG POINTER for the next person who makes them - only boil them for 1 minute as previous reviewers have recommended!:) Read More
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Paige
Rating: 5 stars
06/12/2007
I followed others' recommendations in exchanging shortening for butter and adding 1/4 cup and doubling the coconut. I started eating it right out of the pan while it was still warm! Talk about delicious. Read More
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Athena Bermudez Rork
Rating: 3 stars
02/09/2012
Good but not amazing. Read More
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