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Chocolate Macaroon Critters
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 48
These sweet and yummy treats are easy for kids to help make. They will especially enjoy using the M&M’s to make the faces into a wide variety of expressions—silly, happy and yes, even scary.
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (14 ounces) flaked coconut
1-1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup egg whites (about 6)
m&m's® brand mini chocolate candies
red decorating frosting
Directions:
1. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, beat the coconut, sugar and egg whites until combined. Beat in melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Drop by tablespoons 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until tops feel dry. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. Using baking bits and frosting, create faces on cookies. Yield: 4 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com