coconut macaroons

Such a festive cookie, and so easy!

adapted from Ina Garten

14 ounces sweetened, flaked coconut

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp vanilla (the good stuff)

2 extra large egg whites, at room temp

1/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 325.

Using the whisk attachment for your stand mixer, whip the egg whites and salt at high speed until they make medium-firm peaks.

Meantime, combine the coconut, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla in medium bowl. Gently fold in egg whites. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment or a Silpat. Bake for 25-30 minutes - with a nice golden tinge on the edge of the coconut flakes. Cool and enjoy.

*Note: These would also be delish with the bottoms dipped in melted chocolate