Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Make the macaroon batter: Get out a large bowl and add the coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract to it. Use a spoon to stir everything together until it is combined well.

Get the macaroons ready for the oven: Get out a baking sheet and place some parchment paper on it, or use a silicone mat if you have one. Then use a large spoon to scoop out roughly golf ball sized amounts of the macaroon batter and place them on the baking sheet 1 to 2 inches apart from each other. It is also at this point that you can add whole almonds by pushing them into the top of each of the macaroons.

Bake the macaroons for 12 to 18 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Cool the macaroons: Take the macaroons out of the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.

Make the chocolate drizzle: Add the chocolate chips and vegetable oil to a microwavable bowl. Microwave this in 30 second intervals, stirring it together until the chocolate is completely melted. Then use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the macaroons, or simply dunk the bottoms of the macaroons in the chocolate.

Let the chocolate harden and enjoy your coconut macaroons!