J.W. DESERTS GAVE ME 25 POUNDS OF EGG WHITES SOOOOOOOOO MACARONS ENJOY DAN:

FRENCH MACARONS FOR THE LADIES AT THE SOUP KITCHEN by CHEF DAN:

Makes 36

INGREDIENTS:

7 egg whites

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2-cup white sugar

2 cups finely ground almonds

1 tablespoon coffee extract

3-cups shredded coconut

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:       (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREES)

1.   Beat eggs whites in a bowl with a whisk attachment and beat eggs until fluffy.

2.   Stir in powdered sugar, ground almonds, coffee extract, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract.

3.   Whip about 30 strokes.

4.   Form mixture into 1-1/2- mounds.

5.   On a baking sheet that is sprayed with cooking spray add coconut mounds.

6.   Space 1-inch apart.

7.   In pre-heated oven add macarons and bake for about 15-17 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                  BON-APPETITE!!