Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

April 15, 2011

According to Jewish law, five grains are forbidden during Passover: wheat, rye, barley, spelt, and oats. (In America, most people also avoid corn and rice during Passover.)

These delicious macaroons are an ideal dessert for a Passover Seder. Free of any leavening ingredients, they are also gluten-free and are absolutely divine! Holiday of not!

Ingredients:

2 egg whites

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