macaroons

i've always wanted to make my own macaroons.

they are just so pretty and dainty

i've been told they are not only time consuming

but also can be tricky to make

my goal this summer,

(when i get into my new house of course,

there is no sense in making a mess while packing)

is to make a delightful batch of beautiful macaroons

hopefully they will not be so beautiful

that i will not want to eat them.

i have a funny feeling that will not be a problem

recipe:

Ingredients:

3 cups sweetened flaked coconut

3/4 cup sugar (I recommend a 3/4 cups.)

3 large egg whites

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Farenheit. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. 2 In large bowl, stir coconut, sugar, egg whites, salt, vanilla, and almond extract until well combined.
3 Refrigerate one half hour.

4 Drop batter by rounded teaspoons (approximately 1 inch apart) on parchment paper-covered cookie sheets. Bake 25 minutes until lightly golden.

(Baking Tip: To ensure even doneness -- halfway through cooking time, reverse cookie trays in oven -- move top tray to bottom, flip trays front to back.).

5 Cool 1-3 minutes on cookie trays. Remove with wide, thin spatula. Finish cooling on wire rack.

xoxo

b