I'm not quite sure how it happened, but ever since a few years ago I have been hooked on macaroons! Marcie and I used to stock up the moment the grocery stores would begin carrying them for the holidays. This would only leave us with a craving that seemed to be year long though, as we could never manage to find them anywhere in the off season.
If any of you are looking to try your hand at making some of these wonderful treats at home this year, here's an simple and (relatively) healthy recipe for you to try. A bit of a warning though, macaroons are can be delicate. Don't be intimidated! Just go with your gut and keep at it until you find the perfect mix of ingredients. mixing speed, and cooking time. You'll be an pro in no time!
Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients:
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
Directions:
1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form (The tips will curl sightly, this usually takes a few minutes).
2. Add in your sugar, a little at a time.Continue to beat on high until stiff peaks form (the tips will stand straight up) and then fold in your coconut.
3. Drop the mix onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Bake at 325* for about 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool and viola!
If you like, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled macaroons (as shown in picture). I like to use bitter-sweet chocolate to even out the sweetness of the coconut.
Now go on, get dirty!
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