Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
The holiday season is here, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share a bit of our Christmas traditions with you all. This time of year fills our home with joy, from the nostalgic decorations to the simple act of baking cookies for loved ones. In this video, I take you through the making of one of our family's favorites—coconut macaroons. These little treats are as easy as they are delicious, and they’ve become a special tradition for Todd and his dad. The recipe couldn’t be simpler, and that’s part of the charm. It’s a quick mix-and-bake affair that takes less than five minutes to put together.
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 egg whites, beaten
A pinch of salt
A splash of vanilla
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
In a bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla.
Beat the egg whites until slightly frothy and stir them into the mixture.
Scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
As I mix and bake, I share a few stories about our decorations and the memories they carry—like the stockings from our childhoods and the hand-painted ornaments passed down through generations. My decorating style is much like my cookie plates: a little random, a lot sentimental, and always filled with love.
If you’re feeling adventurous, I’ve also experimented with variations like adding dried cherries to the mix or dipping the bottoms of the macaroons in chocolate. But honestly, nothing beats the classic version for me this year.
Thanks for spending a bit of your holiday season with me. Merry Christmas to you all, and be sure to check back tomorrow for Rachel’s fudge recipe and the grand finale—assembling our cookie plates. There’s nothing like sharing a bit of homemade sweetness this time of year.
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Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
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Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel
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0:00 Introduction
0:15 Merry Christmas and Holiday Joy
0:55 Christmas Decorations and Sentimental Ornaments
1:40 Philosophy of Cookie Plates
2:30 Coconut Macaroon Ingredients and Recipe Overview
3:22 Baking Process and Personal Stories
5:09 Macaroon Variations and Tips
5:50 Wrapping Up and Merry Christmas Wishes
The holiday season is here, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share a bit of our Christmas traditions with you all. This time of year fills our home with joy, from the nostalgic decorations to the simple act of baking cookies for loved ones. In this video, I take you through the making of one of our family's favorites—coconut macaroons. These little treats are as easy as they are delicious, and they’ve become a special tradition for Todd and his dad. The recipe couldn’t be simpler, and that’s part of the charm. It’s a quick mix-and-bake affair that takes less than five minutes to put together.
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 egg whites, beaten
A pinch of salt
A splash of vanilla
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
In a bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla.
Beat the egg whites until slightly frothy and stir them into the mixture.
Scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
As I mix and bake, I share a few stories about our decorations and the memories they carry—like the stockings from our childhoods and the hand-painted ornaments passed down through generations. My decorating style is much like my cookie plates: a little random, a lot sentimental, and always filled with love.
If you’re feeling adventurous, I’ve also experimented with variations like adding dried cherries to the mix or dipping the bottoms of the macaroons in chocolate. But honestly, nothing beats the classic version for me this year.
Thanks for spending a bit of your holiday season with me. Merry Christmas to you all, and be sure to check back tomorrow for Rachel’s fudge recipe and the grand finale—assembling our cookie plates. There’s nothing like sharing a bit of homemade sweetness this time of year.
---------------
👕 Shop Our Merch: bonfire.com/store/1870smerch
🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!)
🌱 MIGardener: migardener.com/1870
🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Gardens: greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SHOP1870 (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!)
🥒 Epic Gardening: glnk.io/73j50/8vn (Promo Code Shop1870 to get 5% off!)
🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.45BY9FFxdg (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off)
🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: affiliates.harvestright.com/1182.html
🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!)
🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Finds: amzn.to/3ihSgZP
---------------
Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
---------------
✅ Connect with Us 🐐
YouTube: youtube.com/@1870s
Facebook: facebook.com/1870sHomestead
Instagram: instagram.com/that_1870s_homestead
Pinterest: pinterest.com/that1870s
EMAIL: that1870shomestead@gmail.com
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Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel
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0:00 Introduction
0:15 Merry Christmas and Holiday Joy
0:55 Christmas Decorations and Sentimental Ornaments
1:40 Philosophy of Cookie Plates
2:30 Coconut Macaroon Ingredients and Recipe Overview
3:22 Baking Process and Personal Stories
5:09 Macaroon Variations and Tips
5:50 Wrapping Up and Merry Christmas Wishes
