Salted Caramel Macaroons

Oh right,  I am food blogger.  I am supposed to be bringing you delicious desserts a lot more often than I have been.   Weekends away, Christmas parties, shopping, a sick little one etc etc have seem to gotten in the way.

These cookies were actually meant for a neighbour in exchange for a favor while we were away for a few days.  Unfortunately he never got the message from his son and never got the cookies.  Instead they were were sent to my husbands work for a potluck party.  Still well enjoyed.

I stopped into my work this past week to discuss my return post mat leave.  While there they happened to mention that there has been a significant decline in work treats since I left.   They seem pretty excited to have me back.  Not sure if it is for the treats or for my work but I suspect they are hoping for a new increase in desserts.   I don't mind, bringing treats into work means less I eat and more experimenting.   *Sneaky, Sneaky*

Salted Caramel Macaroons

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup kraft caramels squares/balls
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup brown rice flour

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with silpat or parchment.
2. In a large bowl combine coconuts, sugar, flour and salt.
3. In a microwave proof, measuring cup melt caramels using 15 second intervals, stirring after each one. Once melted stir in sea salt.
4. Stir in caramel , egg whites and butter into the coconut mixture.
5. Shape into heaping tablespoon rounds and place on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until macaroons are lightly golden and a little firm.
7. Let cool on baking sheet a few minutes and transfer to a wire rack.