Covid 19 Delta outbreak: These two ingredient coconut macaroons are the lazy lockdown treat we all need

These coconut macaroons are chewy and moreish and you only need two ingredients to make them. Yes, just two. Photo / NZH

I am feeling very over everything this week, lockdown ennui has hit with a vengeance and I am struggling to bake my way through my woes. When I feel this way, I turn to quick, easy wins to give me my kitchen dopamine hit. With two bored and frustrated kids by my side I mixed together a batch of easy-as-it-gets two ingredient coconut macaroons. The measurements below will give you a lot of macaroons, you can halve the recipe if you don't want to be snacking on these for a week.

Two ingredient coconut macaroons

Combine the two ingredients really well, you want all the coconut to be moistened. Photo / NZH

You will need:

500g desiccated coconut
1 450g tin of sweetened condensed milk

Yes, there really are only two ingredients in these macaroons, and they are delightful. Photo / NZH

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Combine coconut and condensed milk, stirring until thoroughly combined.
3. Spoon tablespoonfuls of mixture onto lined baking trays.
4. Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until just browned on top.
5. Remove from oven and allow to cool fully (they will harden as they cool).
6. If you have chocolate buttons on hand, feel free to melt some down and drizzle on top for a fancy finish.
7. Store in an airtight container and they will last for several days.

If you have some chocolate handy you can melt it down and drizzle a little on top of the macaroons, but be warned, they will be stolen. Photo / NZH

That's it! If for some reason coconut is not your thing then here are a few more sweet treats that can be thrown together using just a few ingredients.

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