Summer is here!

Summer is here! Well, not officially summer. But summer vacation is here. I like to try new things and my goal this summer is to try at least one new, completely different recipe each week.  One of my most favorite summer flavors is coconut. It reminds me of suntan lotion and Maui. Let's all pause and have our own personal Maui moment.......

Okay, now that we're all relaxed and in the mood for a little tropical flavor, let's make Coconut Macaroons. I have never made them before. But, they don't look that difficult and I have everything here at home. So, here we go.

Coconut Macaroons

What you will need:

4 egg whites (room temperature)
2/3 cup of sugar (I used the sugar substitute, Splenda)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/ 4 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut


Preheat oven to 325.  Lightly grease baking pan.

Beat the egg whites at medium speed until slight peaks form. Slowly add sugar, vanilla and salt. Once fully incorporated, beat at high speed until firm peaks form. Gently fold in the coconut.

Spoon about a tablespoon amount onto baking pan.

Bake for 15 minutes.  Let cool on baking pan for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Oh yes, I am sure my husband will be pleased. I ate two. Really. Only two. I promise. They are light as a cloud. I mean really amazingly light. And the flavor is great. I hope you enjoy them as much as we will.