CHOCOLATE COCONUT COOKIES
1 can (12-13 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
3 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate
2 cups flaked or shredded coconut
1 cup pecan pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash of salt
In top of double boiler over simmering water, heat milk and chocolate until chocolate melts. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop by level teaspoonfuls 1 1/2-inches apart on heavily greased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated 300 degree F oven, taking care that bottoms do not burn, 15 minutes or until slightly firm and dry to touch.
Makes 40 cookies |