• Brownie Macaroons

  Filed under Dessert - Cookies
  Nov 5
  My poor daughter is sick for the first time. This is the first time I’m experiencing taking care of a sick child, and as a mother, it is so hard to watch her suffer. Luckily, it’s nothing big, (no H1N1), but even if it was only a few sniffles, it would still be hard to watch. I’ve spent 90% of the last day and a half with her in my arms. I know that when I am sick, cuddling always helps!!

  Needless to say, I haven’t done much cooking in the last 2 days. It’s a bit difficult to do anything when you’ve got a 20 pound child in one arm! But these cookies – they would seriously be easy enough to make one-handed!! I do have to say, I’m not a big boxed brownie lover. I think from scratch is almost just as easy and a lot tastier. But I will seriously keep boxed brownie mixes on my shelf for these cookies! If you can’t decide which you are craving – a cookie or a brownie – then these are for you. But they are addictive – I’m warning you now!

  Brownie Macaroons
  adapted from Best of the Bake-Off

  Makes 24 cookies

  1 (19.5 oz.) pkg. brownie mix
  2 cups coconut
  4 tablespoons water
  2 tablespoons oil
  1 egg

  Heat oven to 350F. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheet; flatten slightly.

  Bake at 350F for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are set. (Centers will be soft.) Remove from cookie sheets.

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  19 Comments

19 Responses to “Brownie Macaroons”

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   Rosa's Yummy Yums said on November 5th, 2009 at 4:48 pm

   I hope your daughter will get better soon…

   Those macaroons look irresistible!

   Cheers,

   Rosa

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   Marisa said on November 5th, 2009 at 5:16 pm

   That's such a bummer. I hate it when kid's get sick. I hope she gets better soon! These macaroons look so good!

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   Barbara said on November 5th, 2009 at 6:17 pm

   So sorry your daughter is sick…I don't see any reason not to take cooking shortcuts when you are caring for her. Besides, these turned out wonderfully.

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   Grace said on November 5th, 2009 at 7:19 pm

   there's nothing good about being sick, especially when it's a little one–i'm sorry!
   there's nothing bad about these cookies. quick, chocolatey, and delightful!

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   Tia said on November 5th, 2009 at 8:12 pm

   this is so perfect. I was just wondering what to do with my brownie mix I got on sale!

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   Dawn said on November 5th, 2009 at 8:50 pm

   love these fast recipes…they come in handy on so mnay levels!

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   Valerie said on November 5th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

   I hope your baby is feeling better soon and that you both can get a lot of rest until then.

   These look really good. I love chocolate and coconut together. I wish my kids liked coconut. Now if I make it, I'll be forced to eat them all. Just kidding, I'll have some happy neighbors who get whatever I don't eat.

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   Jones said on November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 pm

   I have made these before and oh my gosh, they ARE seriously addictive!!

   hope your little girl feels better soon.

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   Megan said on November 6th, 2009 at 2:38 am

   I'm a believer in shortcut mixes. It's the final outcome that is important. I'm sorry your baby is sick. There is nothing worse. Sending good healthy vibes.

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    dining table said on November 6th, 2009 at 2:38 am

    I hope your daughter gets well soon! I think she will love those macaroons and for sure she will feel better while eating it!

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    Emily said on November 6th, 2009 at 8:30 am

    Ohhhh I hope she gets better soon! That makes me sad. I hope it's nothing.

    I couldn't make these cookies and have them around. I would eat them all…

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    Andrew & Carlene Wood said on November 6th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    i tried them and loved them…I bet ya they'd be good also to omit the coconut (or use half) and substitute peanut better chips….mmm mmm good.

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    Andrew & Carlene Wood said on November 6th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    i tried them and loved them…I bet ya they'd be good also to omit the coconut (or use half) and substitute peanut better chips….mmm mmm good.

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    Katrina said on November 7th, 2009 at 4:58 am

    Not fun when the little ones get sick! Hope she is better soon!
    And the cookies sound great!

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    eatme_delicious said on November 10th, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    Mmm what a great modification of a box mix! I love coconut. Hope your daughter is feeling better by now!

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    Sweet and Savory said on November 10th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Children's hurts are our hurts. I hope she is well again.

    You created a great cookie. Easy is good. Chocolate is better.

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    Nancy/n.o.e said on December 2nd, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    I was looking for a quick and yummy cookie recipe, and this looks perfect for using up that box brownie mix hiding in my pantry. Thanks!!

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    Chubbo said on March 11th, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    These brownies are exquisite. I highly reccommend this to anyone who wants diabetes or feels as if they dont have the will to live anymore

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    Deborah Reply:
    March 11th, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    @Chubbo, I’m an everything in moderation believer. I don’t think one of these will kill you! (and by the way, I can see your email address and IP address, so I know the reply you made to your comment was also from you, so I’m not publishing it. I’m not sure if you are trying to get a debate going on here, but I try to keep everything nice and friendly and positive around here!)

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