Irish Cream Macaroons

We all love American, coconut macaroons, but try adding a twist to these classic desserts. Adding a few touches of Irish creme to these old stand by is a great way to tanalize your friends taste buds and give them something new to try!

Ingredients

2 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Baileys Chocolate Glaze

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur
2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with wax paper and spray paper with a non-stick cooking spray.

Toss together coconut, Baileys and flour until thoroughly mixed. Beat egg whites in another mixing bowl on high speed until stiff. Gently fold egg whites into coconut mixture.

Drop by heaping tablespoon 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove cookies from oven and cool thoroughly.

To make Baileys Chocolate Glaze, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips, Baileys, and butter in top of a double boiler. Spoon by tablespoon over top cookies.

Allow chocolate to set and peel cookies off wax paper. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Make 20 cookies.