May 31st, today is National Macaroon Day

United States
May 31, 2008 6:50am CST
I learned something new today!!! National Macaroon Day - honors the Macaroon, a flourless cookie. It is popular among the Jewish community, especially during Passover, when Jews can not cook with flour. (I have never tried making these, but I found a recipe and I think we are going to try them - I know Bob likes them). Macaroons are made from ground nuts and leavened egg whites. Coconut and potato starch is common in Macaroon recipes. Macaroons were believed to have been first made in an Italian monastery in 1792. While monks are well known for their vows of silence, they just couldn't keep quiet about this tasty treat. Celebrate National Macaroon Day by baking and eating macaroons. If your schedule is tight today, stop by a bakery and select some for both work and for home. Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share with me? If the one I find turns out, I will post it later.
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lilybug
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
31 May 08
Yummy! I love macaroons. Since it is National Macaroon Day I just might make some for an after dinner treat. Easy coconut macaroons. INGREDIENTS: * 3 cups shredded coconut * 1 cup sweetened condensed milk * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract * 1/2 teaspoon almond extract PREPARATION: Generously grease baking sheets. Combine all ingredients; stir until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 1 inch apart, on prepared baking sheets. Press down with the back of spoon to even thickness. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes, or until macaroons are golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from baking sheet. Makes about 36 coconut macaroons.