Miles of Macaroons

Once again, we have woken up to another foot of snow.  And for me, a snow day calls for a late breakfast, baking, and bubbi.

Macaroons are lightly, fluffy, baked goodness, with a crisp outside and an all over sweet eat.  After making these, I could have ate one after another until there were none left.

Ingredients:

• 2 large egg whites
• pinch of salt
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14oz)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 bags shredded coconut (14oz each)
• parchment paper

Preheat oven to 300 degrees and put on your apron.

Whisk egg whites and salt until you have a nice frothy consistency (about 2 minutes).  Stir in milk and vanilla.  Using a rubber spatula, fold in the coconut, one bag at a time.  Mixing in the coconut is heavy work, so be prepared to put some muscle into it.  Using a teaspoon and your fingers place small mounds about 1 inch in diameter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  The macaroons should not spread much but just to be safe, space your little mounds about an inch apart.  Bake for 10 minutes or until tops are golden brown.  Cool on baking sheets.  Eat and give to friends, otherwise I will eat them all.

Inspiration: snow bomb.

Cheers...to Keanu Reeves's acting in the blockbuster hit "Speed".