Simple to make, these cookies will be a sure hit with your family, friends, and the big man himself.
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Hey peeps, it’s Cookie Time on the blogosphere. All of us bloggers are mixing up tons of cookies for the holidays. We aim to please. I’m in cookie heaven with these ones. These are no bake coconut macaroon cookies, but they have extra chocolate mixed in them.
We call them Santa Cookies around here. We put them out for Santa each year. Santa just loves these cookies. He cannot get enough of them. It’s such a funny coincidence that they just happen to be my favourite cookies too. Isn’t that a coinky-dink? I know right.
I’ve been making variations of these cookies forever. I learned how to make them as a teenager. My dad just loved these cookies so it became a tradition for me to make them every year. I’ve kept that tradition going for my own kids. We make coconut macaroons every year.
I have other variations of these on the blog. You can find Mike’s Coconut Macaroons that I made way back in when I first started the blog. When I made these cookies for Real Housemoms I decided to make Mike’s variation as well since the old post was missing photos.
Then I made another version for a cookie swap a few years ago. Those were called Kim’s Nutella Cookies. They are very similar to these but they use Nutella. They are freaking amazing. We all know Nutella is everything in life. So Nutella Cookies are a dream come true.
Recently I made a version with pink coconut, called Pink Coconut Cookies. I know right, super creative with the name on those. Obviously they were pink, which is my favourite colour in the world. I made the pink cookies for Cookie Week. Every week should be cookie week.
Now we have these Santa Cookies aka No Bake Coconut Macaroon Cookies. They were originally shared on Real Housemoms. Back in the day when I used to have more time to contribute to other blogs and do things like comb my hair. Then life got super busy.
When life gets busy I still fall back to comfort food. Like cookies. Cookies like these Santa Cookies. You’re going to love them. Not only are they easy but with the added chocolates in this recipe they will knock the socks of Santa. And anyone else who munches on them.
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Line two cookie sheets with parchment. Set aside.
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In a medium size saucepan cook the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and milk over medium-low heat until all the sugar dissolves. If it's got a nice bubble going this should take about 3 to 5 minutes, or so. Keep stirring but not obsessively, it just needs a light stir every 30 seconds or so.
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Once the sugar is dissolved add the butter, don't fret if you didn't soften it. If it's not softened just cut it into small chunks, it'll totally still work. Keep stirring until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Now add the vanilla, oats and salt. Stir until combined, then remove from the heat.
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Add the coconut, stir again. I know right, it's a lot of stirring.
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Now toss in the milk chocolate chips and the white chocolate chips. Stir again. Stop rolling your eyes at me. Stirring is good.
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You are now done stirring. Yah. Round of applause.
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Take a tablespoon or an ice cream scoop and drop the cookies onto the cookie sheets. It's okay for them to be lop-sided and not perfect. They actually look better if they are imperfect. I also suggest making some really big and some small. Since you are not baking them they don't need to be uniform in size. Making different sized ones is nice, that way wee little hooligans can grab small ones and bigger adult hooligans can grab the bigger ones. Santa can grab any size he wants as long as he leaves good gifts.
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Allow to cool completely. Good luck with this step. It's impossible not to dig right in. Quite honestly I was eating this right out of the saucepan with an ice cream scoop before I took photos. Just keepin' it real peeps. Just keepin' it real.
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Serve with a big old jolly Saint Nick smile!
Be sure to keep tuning in for more Christmas Recipes. Plus lots of Cookie Recipe options. I’ve got 2 weeks of holiday recipes coming at you starting tomorrow. Twice a day posting for two entire weeks. You’re going to love it. Everything from sweet to savoury, plus everything in between.
PIN THESE SANTA COOKIES TO YOUR FAVOURITE DESSERT BOARD!
Craving more Holiday Cookies? Check these out:
- Ginger Bears
- Ginger Horse Cookies
- Shortbread Christmas Mice
- Mini Gingerbread Houses aka Hot Chocolate Mug Perches
- Mini Sugar Cookie Houses aka Hot Chocolate Mug Perches
Toodles and Smoochies! xx
John@Kitchen Riffs says
December 9, 2014 at 12:07 PMCookie time! My favorite time of the year. 😉 And you have some good ones — thanks.
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
December 9, 2014 at 3:33 PMI love no bake cookies. For me chocolate and coconut are a match made in heaven. I have so many events I have to bring food to. These are such a boon.
Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen says
December 10, 2014 at 3:11 AMAll you had to say was chocolate and coconut and I’m there!
GiGi Eats says
December 10, 2014 at 9:04 AMNO COOK IS THE BEST APPROACH! 🙂
Kristi says
December 10, 2014 at 9:09 AMSanta is going to love these…I know him personally! 🙂
heather @french press says
December 10, 2014 at 10:58 AMhooray for the no-bake cookie!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
December 10, 2014 at 12:28 PMThese cookies are a dream come true. Coconut, chocolate, AND no bake? I’m in love!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
December 10, 2014 at 1:59 PMthose little toppers are so cute!!! Can’t blame “Santa” for loving these cookies either 😉 so tastyyyy!
Erin says
December 10, 2014 at 2:02 PMI love making no bake cookies, these look great for the holidays! Heading over to peak at the recipe!
The Food Hunter says
December 10, 2014 at 2:04 PMgreat to make with kids
Anita says
December 10, 2014 at 2:15 PMSo simple and cute, perfect for Santa’s cookie plate!
Martha@A Family Feast says
December 10, 2014 at 4:00 PMLooks delicious – and I love how easy they are to make, especially being so crazy busy this time of year!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
December 10, 2014 at 4:13 PMThese are such a good idea! Can’t wait for more fun Christmas recipes 🙂
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
December 10, 2014 at 4:24 PMThese look soo good! Love the coconut and chocolate!
Ginny McMeans says
December 10, 2014 at 5:08 PMMy Santa is going to gobble these up!
Susan says
December 10, 2014 at 5:21 PMI need to embrace this no bake cookie thing! Clearly a time saver and hello chocolate!
Cookin Canuck says
December 10, 2014 at 5:49 PMWe always put out my mother-in-laws “famous” butter cookies for Santa, but I have a feeling that Santa would LOVE some of these no-bake macaroon!
Laura says
December 10, 2014 at 7:48 PMThese look great! And the best part, no baking! I love easy baking recipes like these.
Lauren@HealthyDelicious says
December 10, 2014 at 9:11 PMI love macaroons! And you can never go wrong with extra chocolate.
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
December 11, 2014 at 12:00 AMWhen you have a list a mile long of Christmas cookies to make, a no-bake option is essential! Delicious-looking cookies!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
December 11, 2014 at 1:01 AMIt’s all about cookie time for me too! I wouldn’t mind a few of these coconut macaroon that’s for sure!
Liz says
December 11, 2014 at 5:52 AMThese would never make it to the cookie sheet!!! YUM!
Heather / girlichef says
December 11, 2014 at 10:20 AMI’m all about the no-bake this year – time is flying by way too fast! These look perfect.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
December 11, 2014 at 11:35 AMThese kind of no-bake cookies are my favorite! Especially in the summer when turning on the oven just isn’t going to happen, especially since we don’t have AC over here.
Bea says
December 11, 2014 at 1:31 PMOh yes, cookie time has definitively arrived also here in Portland. My girls are in cookie heaven and your no bake macaroons look fantastic!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
December 11, 2014 at 8:10 PMThis is the first year Santa won’t be making a trip to our house and it is killing me (plus, let’s be real. It is much harder to hide presents when you know someone is looking for them instead of just thinking they appear by magic). But we will have to put out some cookies, for tradition’s sake. These must be the ones! They sound amazing!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
December 12, 2014 at 8:32 AMI am a coconut junkie. There. I said it. I love coconut. And I love chocolate. So these are ppretty much the bees knees.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
December 12, 2014 at 8:48 AMI love all things no bake! These look delicious!
Ramona says
December 14, 2014 at 1:46 PMNo bake, coconut and festive…. these are just about perfect!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
December 14, 2014 at 2:01 PMYou had me at No Bake!! And cookie….and chocolate…..
Nikki @ NikSnacks says
December 15, 2014 at 2:58 PMYeah, I’m all about some no-bake cookies right now. I’m tired of cranking up the oven every 3rd hour lol And I’m going to check out your pink macaroons too.
Patrick Farber says
December 17, 2018 at 12:52 PMI like that your cookies remind you of people in your life.(me too) I miss my Mom’s “care packages” of cookies, so your cookies remind me of those days.
Kim Beaulieu says
January 15, 2019 at 8:57 PMAwe, thanks Pat. I find food really does spark memories for me. I love making recipes that remind me of my childhood.
Hope you had a great holiday season filled with LOTS of cookies.