Macaroons

Last week we attended our first Seder dinner.  Everything kosher, no leavening.. so I made this classic Passover cookie to bring.  They are great for beginners and make a wonderful treat anytime not just for Jewish holidays.






















Macaroons Recipe

1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups  shredded coconut
2 large egg whites

Directions
1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, coconut, egg whites. Using your hands, mix well, completely combining ingredients.
3.  Use 1 1/2 tablespoons to form mounds; place on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake until golden brown, 16 to 17 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool on a wire rack.

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For the chocolate variety, melt 4oz semisweet chocolate chips in a double boiler, let cool a few minutes and add to the mix, bake as directed above.