Reindeer Macaroons

Kids Korner with Kenz

Nothing says Christmas to me like the smell of warm Christmas cookies flowing through your recently decorated home. There’s just something about these chocolatey and crumbly cookies that makes me feel so cozy and at home. Christmas baking is a family tradition very close to my heart – and these no-bake chocolate macaroons have always been my favourite Christmas snack, with my moms homemade nuts and bolts in a close second! Some of my family calls these chocolate macaroons “haystacks” which is what you may more commonly know them as. 

These chocolate macaroons are a super kid friendly easy recipe as they are a no bake dessert, however they do require some adult supervision for the stove portion of the recipe 

For this recipe you are going to start by combining 3 cups of oats, 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 1 cup of  unsweetened coconut shreds and ½ a teaspoon of vanilla in a bowl – then set aside. 

Melt a ½ cup of butter or margarine in a medium sized pot. Once your butter is melted, stir in a ½ cup of milk and 2 cups of white granulated sugar – make sure you stir all the sugar into your mixture until it’s fully combined and liquidy. Bring mixture to a boil and continue boiling for two minutes exactly and then remove from heat (how long you cook your butter, milk and sugar will determine how crumbly your cookies are, so make sure not to overcook it).

Now add the dry ingredients you set aside to your pot and stir until everything is combined and covered in chocolate. You want to mix fairly fast because the mixture with begin to solidify as it cools, so while it is still hot, drop heaping spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; and finally – the fun part –  add your reindeer details. Red and green Smarties for noses and traditionally shaped pretzels cut in half for antlers! 

Let your reindeer rest for 20-30 minutes until fully hardened and enjoy!