Thursday, March 15, 2012

Spring Basket Cookies

The kids are on Spring Break this week and we have been trying to do something a little special every day.  On Monday we did a little baking.  (Tonight it's McDonald's for Happy Meals.  I know, I know... but the toy is My Little Pony and Transformers.  I have a feeling McDonald's planned these toys to coincide with spring break!)

I was sorting through some of my old handwritten recipes trying to find something easy and I came across this recipe for coconut macaroons.  After reading over the ingredients I saw the recipe couldn't be any simpler and I was inspired to create these Spring Basket Cookies!

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So cute aren't they?  My kids loved them!!!

Here is what you need to make your own batch of Spring Basket Cookies:

-1/4 cup of flour
-2 cups of Shredded coconut
-2/3 cup of sweetened condensed milk
-1 tsp of vanilla extract
-pastel candies  (I used M & M's but you could use just about anything.)

Instructions:
-Preheat the oven to 325 F.  Grease a cookie sheet.

-Stir the flour and coconut together in a large mixing bowl until the coconut is thouroughly coated with flour.  The instructions say to use a wooden spoon, but I don't know why nor do I even own a wooden spoon, I just used my silicone spoonula.  (This is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets.  If you ever buy one, make sure it is rated for high-heat.)

-Add the sweetened condensed milk and Vanilla and mix well.

Drop coconut mixture by the spoonful on to the cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.  If you want to make the "basket", dampen your fingers with water and gently tap the middle to make a depression to hold your candies.

-Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown.

-Place cookies on a cooling rack to cool and once they have cooled, add your candies.




Enjoy!


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34 comments:

  1. I love these cookies! And they are so gorgeous!

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  2. They look so beautifully golden! So easy too:) Time to pin!

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  4. Love all the staff you make for your kids, Jamie!
    Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. These cookies are adorable! Too cute to eat!

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  6. Oh these look delish. They would be perfect to link up to at Bacon Time's Spring Contest linky, for a chance to win. Hope you will share. Wish I could have some cookies for breakfast, with coffee of course.

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  7. Love this! We just posted our Kitchen Fun and Crafty friday link party and would LOVE for you to share this!
    http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/03/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_15.html We have also included a Sugarlicious giveaway!

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  8. They certainly look yummy!
    So glad I popped by, following you now via GFC.
    I hope your St. Pat's weekend is great!

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  9. These cookies are so fun! And I love coconut so I am definitely going to have to add them to my Recipe Book. :) Thanks for sharing!
    I hope you'll share this with my "Unveil Your Genius" Link Party!
    http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/03/unveil-your-genius-link-party_15.html

    Happy Weekend!

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  10. Mmm! Not only are they cute, I bet they're deLICious!! I love coconut macaroons! Would you consider sharing this here at my party, going on now?

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/03/shine-on-fridays-19-and-some-fabulous.html

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  11. Delicious and adorable!

    Thanks for linking up! I featured you post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/spring-crafts-food/
    Have a great rest of the weekend!

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  12. So cute!! I love them--going to pin them for a future on Cookie Time Tuesday! I hope you will link up to my Hippity Hop Easter Project Hop.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/hippity-hop-easter-project-hop.html

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  13. They look amazing and delicious! It would be lovely if you'd like to share them with our Spring Carnival. :)
    http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/all-year-round-blog-carnival-spring.html

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  14. These look so cute and colourful.
    Just perfect for Easter!

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  15. Found you on Sumo's Sweet Stuff, super cute!!

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  16. These are so cute! I'd love for you to share this at Mix it up Monday:

    http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2012/03/mix-it-up-monday_18.html

    I hope to see you soon :)

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    1. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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  18. These look delicious - plus they are egg free, which is a bonus at our home!

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  19. I love coconute macaroons, but never thought of making them into a cute nest. Such a fun idea and delicious recipe!! Thanks for being a part of our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We loved having you and hope you'll be back! -The Sisters

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  20. These look like so much fun! I totally need to try them! Would you be willing to link this up to my Springtime Holiday Link Party? I'd love to have you! Thanks, Michelle

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  21. I absolutely love macaroons, this looks delicious. will be pinning this. thanks so much for sharing this with us at Sharing Saturday. hope to see you again this week.

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  22. Hi, I found your blog through the link party over at Flour Me With Love and these cookies look delicious. I love anything with coconut. I am now following your blog and would love it if you stopped by my blog; www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com, when you get a chance. Have a great week.
    Michelle

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  23. Theses look so pretty! Your newest follower!!! Can you please post at my Taste This Thursday party!?

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  24. Looking forward to trying these

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  25. Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great Spring week end and come back to see me real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  26. They look delish! Thanks for sharing your recipe. I'm following via bloglovin' :)

    - Adele @ Mammy Made

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  27. Oh, yummy! and so cute! Consider, if you will, sharing with my readers over at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/03/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-17.html

    Hugs,
    Sass

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  28. I love coming by each week you always have the best projects, beautifully photographed!

    Thank you for sharing on A Crafty Soiree.

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  29. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have an awesome week end and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  30. Yummy! A perfect alternative for those who are doing gluten free.

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  31. Thanks so much for sharing this with our Spring Carnival. :) Just wanted to let you know that I featured your cookies here: http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/all-year-round-week-six-7-spring-and.html

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  32. Sorry that was the wrong link! The correct link is here:
    http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/all-year-round-week-seven-7-spring.html

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  33. thanks for this! I made these for Easter yesterday. So simple to make and they were a huge hit!

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