🎄 A Sweet & Spirited Christmas Treat: Coconut Macaroons

I’m no master chef—but I do love cooking for the people I love. Every Christmas, I make coconut macaroons. They’re simple, festive, and always disappear fast. I gift them to neighbors, bring batches to the office, and serve them on my homemade peppermint candy dishes (if you haven’t read my post on edible gift presentation, check it "Gift Wrapping With Pizazz").

These macaroons are my go-to holiday treat: easy to make, endlessly giftable, and just fancy enough to feel special.

🥥 Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Ingredients:

1⅓ cups coconut flakes

⅓ cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

⅛ teaspoon salt

2 egg whites

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

(I usually triple this recipe—and then make several triple batches!)

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine coconut, sugar, flour, and salt.

Stir in egg whites and vanilla; mix well.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 325°F for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.

Optional: Broil for 1 minute at the end for extra golden perfection.

Let cool completely.

Optional Chocolate Dip:

Melt baking chocolate in a double boiler.

Dip half of each cooled macaroon into the chocolate.

Add crushed candy cane or holiday sprinkles for flair.

🎁 Presentation Tips

Place your macaroons on a homemade peppermint candy dish (see my Gift Wrapping with Pizazz post for instructions). Wrap in cellophane, tie with ribbon, and gift with love. These treats are festive, heartfelt, and edible from top to bottom.