Springtime Bird Nests

My kids have never had coconut macaroons, and I loved them as a child.  So, I found this awesome recipe (one of the few without sweetened condensed milk).  The only thing this one (from Alton Brown) had was:

  • egg whites, (totally healthy and good for you.  4 egg whites has 16 grams of protein)
  • a little sugar, (this just makes it taste good)
  • some coconut,  (also a power food!)

They turned out great!  I ate three. My husband had several.  But my kids, the little stinkers, weren’t exactly fans.  My husband and I were both shocked they didn’t like them.  However, I should have known. They have never liked coconut.  I had hoped these cookies would change their mind.

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Coconut Macaroon Recipe

I whipped the egg whites until stiff

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Perfect nesting place for the wounded bird we found in our garage last summer.

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