Created in Italy, the first macaroon was made with almond paste and was known as an amaretti cookie. When coconut became popular in the late 1800s, it began to replace crushed almonds in the cookie.

When I need a quick, crowd-pleasing treat that looks like I put in way more effort than I actually did, I turn to this Easy Coconut Macaroon Recipe. With just three ingredients, one bowl, and zero ...

But that's not the whole story of the macaroon. Over the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coconut, which was once a rare and premium ingredient, became trendy. It grew popular ...

Bake the macaroons until evenly golden, about 30 minutes. Cool completely on the pan on a wire rack. Then remove the macaroons from the baking sheet, and set them on the rack.

Easy Coconut Macaroons by Alice Currah on Apr 2, 2015 These easy coconut macaroons are the perfect bite sized treats Spring or Easter celebration. Made with coconut, egg whites, lemon zest, and sugar.

5. Bake the macaroons for 22 to 25 minutes, turning the baking sheet from back to front halfway through baking, or until the outsides look dry, and the macaroons are a very pale golden.