[ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a large bowl, combine the sweetened flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract and stir until well combined. Using a small ice cream scoop or two spoons, scoop out 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and arrange the macaroons on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Bake the macaroons for 15 to 18 minutes until they’re golden brown. Remove the macaroons from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Enjoy the macaroons plain, or if desired, dip the completely cooled macaroons in any variety of melted chocolate then return them to the baking sheet to allow the chocolate to harden." } ]