So it’s spring. It’s April. It’s not Winter. But we’re not going to talk about how these pictures are very wintery. We’re just not gonna talk about it. Hush.

Anyway happy spring y’all. I’m currently on spring break and I am very appreciative. Lot’s of time to bake, read, and relax. However, I’ve been less productive than I would like cuz I’ve had a cold. No fun.

I say I’m on spring break, but I go back tomorrow. I don’t think I am mentally prepared. To be honest, the thing I’m dreading is being around people again. I mean I love being around my friends, but that’s like five people. The masses of people at my school that I don’t really like, they’re the problem. Also, it’s test season. I feel like I’m always complaining about that, but it’s always something in my brain that I am thinking about.

Anyway, over break I got to do some spring cleaning which is very cool. I used to have a really messy and gross room a few years ago, but now I have a very neat and cozy room. And for that I am very proud. I feel like it’s important to have a cozy space that makes you happy, so after a long day you can just come and dive into your happy place.

Now has come the time for me to complain. Again. Typically, I am a very organized and productive person. But in the last few weeks I’ve been really easily distracted. I find myself scrolling on TikTok instead of doing my homework or going to sleep, I can’t focus for more that around half an hour, and I just can’t seem to manage my time well. I don’t know why it’s happening, I guess I’m getting burned out? It’s been a long school year, and maybe it’s all getting to me. But if any of you have any suggestions for how to get out of a slump, I’m all ears.

Anywho, the time has come to talk about baking, as it is what we’re all here for.

What is a Macaroon?

Alright let’s clear something up before I go on. Let’s make sure everyone knows the difference between a macaron and a macaroon. A macaron (that’s one O) is a French meringue cookie, typically sandwiched together with buttercream. They’re quite finicky and sweet, I made a recipe for then a couple years ago. A macaroon (with two O’s) is a drop cookie made mostly from coconut, egg whites, and sugar. That’s what we’re making today.

Describe these Cookies to me

Taste: These obviously taste like coconut and chocolate, but there are a few other notable flavors too. These have chocolate tahini added to deepen that chocolate flavor, and add a little nuttiness. Secondly, these have a little espresso powder, to help bring out the chocolate, cut through some sweetness, and add a little warmth.
Texture: The texture here is pretty straightforward. It looks like these cookies might be on the dry side, but they are actually perfectly moist! The coconut adds a lot of moisture, and so does the chocolate drizzle on the outside.
Ease: One great thing about macaroon is that they’re super easy to make. We add an extra step by pulsing the coconut, but it doesn’t take much time and it really improves the texture.

What Makes These so Good?

There are a few untraditional steps and ingredients I added to make these extra special. First off, I like to pulse my coconut in a food processor with some cocoa powder and espresso powder. This cuts up the coconut a little to make it easier to shape later on. We add chocolate tahini and espresso powder to make these chocolatey, nutty, and a little toasty. I also added a little almond flour, which helps these keep shape and stay moist. Plus it adds to that tahini flavor.

This was a kind of short post, but there isn’t a whole lot to say about macaroon. They’re simple and very tasty. What more can I say?

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