Tori’s Writing Hole

Tired. Snow, and the driveway imported from the Swiss Alps has taken its toll. Not to mention the sinus infection and just the general Tori sick. But it’s cookie time, and I must oblige. So far this year I’ve baked some biscotti (Cinnamon Pecan), my always-loved Molasses Cookies and Spritz cookies made with the “time saving” automatic cookie press. I wanted to make something different so I went with Coconut Macaroons.

I’ve actually never made Coconut Macaroons before, although I love them. They are tasty and good. Easy too, although sticky to handle and mold. Here’s the recipe I used at Allrecipes: Coconut Macaroons III. I subbed out 1/2 tsp almond extract (so that’s 1 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp almond) and drizzled them with melted 60% cacao Ghirardelli chocolate chips. I also used a cookie disher to form them, so I made smaller, bite sized macaroons.

Aside from that, all the presents are wrapped, the stockings are hung and I am spent. Santa can come right now, I just need a nap. More snow you say? Evil, evil time of year.

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