Michelle Darmody: How to bake coconut macaroons — and the mistakes to avoid

"Little bursts of exotic sweetness on a dark November evening — an added bonus is that the macaroons’ snowball-like charm makes them ideal for Christmas gifts."

Coconut macaroons decorated with chocolate

I have always loved coconut macaroons, the softness of the interior is a nice contrast to the slightly charred and crisp outer layer. 

They are little bursts of exotic sweetness on a dark November evening.