Easy Coconut Macaroons

Easter Sunday is just days away. Do you know what you'll be bringing to your family gathering? If you've been asked to contribute to an Easter brunch, may I suggest these Coconut Macaroons? This classic cookie treat can be easily made with ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now.

As a coconut lover, I've always had an affinity for macaroons. Before learning how easy they were to make at home I always thought they had to be very difficult to make, so I dismissed them as more trouble than they are worth. That didn't stop me from buying them often at bakeries. It wasn't until after I was married that I actually tried my hand at making them from scratch from a Martha Stewart Living magazine. Like every other newly married 25 year old I desperately wanted to be like Martha. She made domesticated living look so easy, but not very attainable. Her Spring magazine issues always inspired me to elevate my hospitality and her Easter-focused creations motivated me into action.

Fifteen years later I am still making these lovely macaroons. My family loves them and they've become an Easter tradition I look forward to every year. Their caramel-chewy bottoms and toasted outer shell are my favorite part of the journey toward the soft center. In years past I've always dipped the bottoms in chocolate. When I experience the familiar taste of my favorite childhood candy I become instantly happy.

These macaroons will make a great addition to your dessert table for your Easter celebration. Enjoy!