Are you in a jam for a Christmas/Holiday Dessert? Most people are and every year it seems we always see the same cookies or desserts. Well, not this year! Even if you have made coconut macaroons before, I bet they weren’t this easy… or delicious (insert eyeballs emoji here).

Often times, people tell me that they would spend more time in the kitchen if it weren’t so time consuming. Now that we are in the golden age of DIY, it seems more and more people are asking me for tips and tricks to great recipes. This is why I always try to come up with ways to make recipes as easy as possible. Even though I am a pastry chef by hobby, I get impatient too!

Here’s what you will need:

1-1/3 cups flaked coconut

1/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 egg whites

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Now what do you do?

1. Combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. You can use a bowl or mixer. Stir in egg whites and vanilla until moistened. 

1. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

That’s it! When they have cooled completely you can dip them in chocolate. This is what I did and it really makes them feel complete. 

My advice is don’t worry about how they look. Coconut macaroons are the bedhead cookie of the sweets universe. They are better off wild and free. My husband has told me these are hands down the best he has ever had and one of his favorite cookies that I make.

One thing is for sure though… they go GREAT with something bubbly!