Coconut Chewies
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 (14-ounce) package shredded sweetened
coconut
- Preheat oven to 350*F (190*C). Line two
baking sheets with baking parchment paper or lightly grease;
set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed
milk, vanilla and salt, mixing well. Stir
in coconut until just combined.
- Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls
onto prepared baking sheets about 1-inch apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly
browned. Remove from baking sheets and cool completely on wire
racks.
Makes about 2 dozen.
Variation: Drizzle in a decorative fashion
the baked cookies with melted milk or semisweet chocolate.