Oh. My. Goodness. You have not lived until you have tasted a warm macaroon fresh from the oven. I know this because until Friday, I had not lived. Can you believe I had made it through over twenty years of cookie baking obsession and had never made coconut macaroons? I think this oversight was the result of 1) my mother's hatred of the macaroon---the result of many a 1960's bake sale disaster wreaked by her mother---and 2) my own childhood encounters with countless dull, dense hockey pucks masquerading as macaroons. But I know now that those impostors of snacktimes past were not macaroons. These are macaroons, and what's more, they are absolute heaven; angels floating on clouds while fluttering their feathered wings are jealous of these cookies.
I happened across this recipe when Domino posted it to their Twitter stream. These cookies are ridiculously easy to make---they require barely any ingredients and can be mixed, scooped, baked and dipped in under an hour. They're also amazing without the chocolate coating---the little nuggets of coconutty goodness simply melt on your tongue. I even shared the batch with my husband's colleagues after realizing how dangerous it would be to keep them in the house, and the cookies were declared 'the best macaroons ever'. I won't post the recipe because you can click through and get it here. But let me say one final word: if you only make one batch of cookies this year, let it be these.
P.S. Speaking of Twitter, come say hi to me!
I posted a dessert today as well ... espresso brownies, which are also incredibly easy to make. Isn't it funny how, sometimes, the simplest recipes are the best? :) Thank you for introducing me to the macaroon. I've put them on my list of 'must try' desserts.
Posted by: PauletteINK | January 18, 2009 at 10:42 PM
These I will definitely try, thanks!
Posted by: Jenny | January 19, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Looks delicious! I've got a babyshower next week, I might try out the recipe.
Posted by: trailingspouse | January 19, 2009 at 01:24 AM
look at these! i'm drooling all over the screens right now! ;)
Posted by: Luphia | January 19, 2009 at 02:32 AM
Whenever you post about something you've baked, your photos are amazing. The food seems to leap off the 'page' and makes me want to eat it immediately. Your photography is so good!
Posted by: Catherine | January 19, 2009 at 04:00 AM
Macaroons are hands down my favorite cookie (and I don't usually like coconut!) and I can only imagine is they were dipped in chocolate. You make it sound so easy! Also, is it bad that I just heard about twitter last week when I was at a fundraiser seminar and we were talking about young donors. I thought I was pretty savvy but apparently not!
Posted by: blair | January 19, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Now I'm convinced you are trying to kill me...with chocolate and coconut. I will be thinking about this all morning as I swing by Starbucks on my way into LA and wish I were nibbling on one of these instead...sigh.
xo Mary Jo
Posted by: Mary Jo | January 19, 2009 at 09:09 AM
That's absolutely the last thing I need. I spent all weekend making (and eating) desserts. But how can I resist with your description? These will definitely be the next cookies I make.
Posted by: christina | January 19, 2009 at 09:14 AM
I can't wait to try these. Macaroons are delish.
Posted by: Melanie | January 19, 2009 at 12:09 PM
mmmmm
and mmmmmmm, yummy! I love chocolate and coconut together.
Posted by: callie grayson | January 19, 2009 at 02:11 PM
mmmm going to have to try this one!
Posted by: mint | January 19, 2009 at 04:13 PM
hi, girly! i have not been doing much blogging lately—my own or visiting others. i am taking a short break. but i wanted to stop by and say hi! i miss my daily dose of City Sage when i don't stop by for a while.
your blog will always be inspiring to me, even when i'm not on my own. i'll still be stopping by yours from time to time.
hope you are well!
-Georgia Peach
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Posted by: Free Printable Coupons | January 19, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Seriously, this is such an amazing recipe. Leave it to Domino to tempt me once again. Great find. Are macaroons not the most fabulous of cookies? Yum!
Posted by: Anne @ Pink Galoshes | January 20, 2009 at 08:16 AM
I've been dying to try those too! You just convinced me :)
Posted by: Erin | January 20, 2009 at 01:26 PM
I have to try these! Anything dipped in chocolate is worth it... and I LOVE macaroons!
Posted by: Kristin @ Contented Me | January 21, 2009 at 12:05 PM
My favorite cookie in the world! Don't tempt me like this!
Posted by: Heidi Jo | January 21, 2009 at 07:49 PM
I can not wait to have a kitchen again full time! I have so many recipes I am dying to try- and this is now on that list!
Posted by: Courtney | January 23, 2009 at 01:38 AM
Hi Guy's,
I can only imagine is they were dipped in chocolate. You make it sound so easy! Also, is it bad that I just heard about twitter last week when I was at a fundraiser seminar and we were talking about young donors.
Posted by: 32gb usb flash drive | February 05, 2010 at 10:16 PM
I would love if you could email me the recipe! Seems like that website does not exists anymore. :(
Posted by: Stephanie | May 05, 2010 at 08:52 PM
can you email me the recipe also, the website doesn't exist anymore :(
Posted by: Candice | June 28, 2010 at 02:31 PM
Virtue never grows old.
Posted by: Women Supra Style | November 12, 2010 at 11:55 PM