Dark Chocolate Almond Macaroons ~

Like many people, I love the Smitten Kitchen blog.  She thinks of a new twist on even the simplest recipes, things that are right in front of your nose.   Dark Chocolate Macaroons is just one example.  I make the regular ones and dip them in chocolate and everyone loves them.  But, these are taken to a new level of scrumptious.

I added my own flair, which I love as well.  Instead of vanilla extract, I use almond extract.  I wanted more of an almond joy kind of flavor!  And these don't disappoint.

Here's the link to Smitten Kitchen's recipe, so you can decide for yourself.  She uses a cookie scoop to make hers, but I used a rounded teaspoonful.

http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/04/dark-chocolate-coconut-macaroons/#more-11739

These are so easy to make and even easier to eat!

I'm linking this to Michael West's blog on Foodie Friday.

http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/