COCONUT MACAROONS

5 1/4 cups coconut flakes

1 (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk

2/3 cup all purpose flour

2 tsp vanilla extract

melted chocolate (optional for dipping)

Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Line a cookie sheet with non-stick baking paper or parchment paper.

Mix the flour and coconut together in a bowl. Add in the condensed milk and vanilla and stir together until well blended.

Scoop by teaspoonfuls and using wet hands, shape the macaroons into round balls (or triangles if you prefer) before dropping them onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until top is golden brown. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Cool completely before dipping in melted chocolate.