Coconut Macaroons

With warmer weather officially here in New York, I thought it would be fun to make some Coconut Macaroons. I made these the first time while staying with family back in March when my sister-in-law, Kim, discovered a bag of shredded coconut which was going to expire and wondered out loud what could be made with it. I immediately thought of Coconut Macaroons and came across this recipe. They were incredibly easy to make and ended up tasting delicious. The cookies are both soft and crunchy at the same time while the chocolate adds another depth of flavor which makes them perfect to enjoy on a warm summer day.

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Since moving back to the States, I have been itching to get back into baking!  Currently we are living in an Airbnb, so I am without all my baking equipment.  Luckily, the Airbnb host does have a few baking staples including: mixing bowls, spatulas, and oven mitts.  I did have to purchase a few items in order to continue my love of baking, especially since my beloved stand mixer is in storage!  For the time being, I ordered a hand mixer from Bed, Bath and Beyond and am doing it old school!  I also purchased a large baking sheet, measuring cups/spoons and some parchment paper. 

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