i ❤ macaroons

passover is the time for macaroons! i made these last weekend and now that all has settled in this house i could post them now! i love macaroons and this recipe is easy and delicious and is from good ol' martha stewart!

Martha Stewart’s Chocolate Chunk Macaroons
3/4 cup of sugar (i used 1/2 cup)
2½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine sugar, coconut, egg whites, chocolate chips, vanilla and salt. Use your hands to mix well, completely combining ingredients.
Form 1½ tablespoons of mixture into a loose haystack shape and place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture, placing macaroons about 1 inch apart.
Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet and let macaroons cool slightly. Best served warm from the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; leave in a warm place for an hour before serving to allow chocolate to soften.

before going in the oven

and after....notice how quickly 1 disappeared!