Lemony Almond Macaroons

When I was

younger

I tried

to make 

coconut macaroons.

 

Unfortunately

I failed 

greatly.

But yesterday

I mustered up

the courage

to attempt

macaroons

again...

and I

succeded!

Lemony Almond Macaroons

adapted form Real Simple

1 (14 oz) bag of sweetened coconut flakes

1 cup slivered almonds

3/4 cup sugar

1 tsp lemon zest

1/4 tsp salt

4 lg egg whites

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. 

2. In a large bowl, mix coconut, almonds, sugar, zest, salt.  Once mixed well, stir in the egg whites.

3. Drop mounds (about 2 tbsp mounds) on to parchment paper lined baking sheet.

4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until macaroons start to brown.