HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
“Thank you, Mom!”
Certainly one of the biggest influences in our young life is our mom. We watch, we learn, and we ultimately hold on to those qualities that stand the test of time in a family, those attributes that weave themselves through many generations…the traits that “brand us”…that make us part of something bigger.
Moms are conduits.
Some of the many lessons I have learned from my mom that I hope to pass along to my kids are as follows: To feel is to live. Laughter is ALWAYS the best medicine (yes, we’ve gotten into trouble on more than one occasion for this one!) And good meatballs are all about the cheese!
Mom might be little but don’t let her size fool you. Though petite in stature, she’s huge in passion! When something is important to her – you know it! She took some courageous steps a little bit later in her life…for example, she first started driving at the age of 50; she boarded a plane to Italy and enjoyed a lengthy vacation with her family (something she thought she would never do); and she began a whole new career in Education.
We are all very proud of Mom for these accomplishments, and many others! And if I know her, she’s not finished yet!
You Go Girl!
I thought I’d make a sweet treat in honor of Mom. It represents what she likes and who she is…a whole lot of flavor in a tiny little bite…
Okay – the coconut is for her and the Nutella is for me…Hey, I’m a mom too!
PrintNutella Dipped Coconut Macaroons
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 7 oz. Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the egg white, vanilla, salt and sweetened condensed milk.
- Stir in the coconut until well blended.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheets.
- Bake one sheet at a time until the cookies are light golden brown, 15 – 20 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets until slightly set.
- Remove to a wire rack with a wide spatula.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt 7 oz. of Nutella in a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. (Double boiler)
- Remove from heat.
- Holding macaroon by its top, dip the bottom into the melted Nutella.
- Scrape off the excess and place the macaroon on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat.
- Refrigerate the macaroons until the Nutella sets, 15 – 30 minutes.
Sweet little coconut haystacks!
Good right out of the oven – but resist!!!! There is still more to come!!!
Look at that chocolate-hazelnut foundation!
How about a pretty pink plate for Mom…
Happy Mother’s Day, Mama! We love you!
Ciao!
Connie Crews says
First of all…yes, you are in fact sticking it to us:) What a beautiful tribute! Also, you must know, that the pink flower charger you use in these pictures I just purchased to use for my tea party tomorrow! How funny is that! I will use this recipe at my next tea party! Happy Mother’s Day!
Annie says
I would never stick it to you…okay, maybe just a little;) Your friends are in for such a treat! You host the best tea parties! And I love your taste in chargers! Happy Mother’s Day, Sweeta!
Mom says
Thank you so much for this special Mother’s Day attention. I feel famous!
I am so proud of your success as a mom, and, as a daughter, you are heaven sent. I thank God everyday for the gift of you. I love you, Mom
Annie says
You’re famous to us! Love you!!
Karen Edwards says
The Macaroons look fantastic but they are not as sweet as you and your Mom! Happy Mother’s Day Mrs. Pecori and to everyone else who is a Mom!
Annie says
Happy Mother’s Day to you, Karen!