Macaroons are cookies made of shredded coconut. Don’t mix them up of macarons which are the French sandwich cookies. Macaroons are crispy on the outside and chewy inside. You can dress these cute little balls up with melted chocolate (dark or white).

Makes about 24-30
Total time = 30 minutes

• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 360 g unsweetened shredded coconut

1. Preheat oven to 325°F
2. Using a stand or hand-held mixer, beat egg whites, sugar and vanilla for about 3 minutes until frothy
3. Mix in coconut (mixture should be wet but not too sticky)
4. With the help of a rounded spoon or an ice cream scooper,  shape coconut mixture into balls and place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper
5. Bake for about 14-15 minutes until golden brown
6. Cool and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired