Mimi's cornflake macaroons=a recipe for joy!
In anticipation of our family’s holiday festivities next week, I’ve found
myself recently poring over a collection of holiday recipes we have accumulated
throughout the years. There is one
that is so near and dear to me--I simply had to share it.
A number of years ago, while visiting my Mimi (maternal
grandmother), I requested a copy of her recipe for cornflake
macaroons. Subsequently, she mailed it to me--handwritten, on a lovely holiday recipe card
(see photo above). On the back of
the card, she even penned a precious, heartfelt note, which closes: "I hope you have a wonderful Xmas and much happiness in the New Year. I love all of you. Mimi."
The back of the recipe card contains a lovely, hand-written note!
This simple little recipe card has brought me immeasurable
joy--year after year--each holiday season. In a sense, it brings my Mimi back to me in a very treasured
way--every time I read it.
What is your recipe for joy? Perhaps, it is recollecting a
cherished holiday memory. Maybe it is sacred time spent with loved ones. It
could be a time-honored tradition carried out each year.
Please share as I would adore hearing it! Of course, I couldn't close this post without sharing my Mimi's yummy recipe for cornflake macaroons (shown below). Hope you enjoy!
Joy & peace, T.
Joy & peace, T.
Cornflake Macaroons
2 egg whites beaten stiff
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups cornflakes
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup coconut
1 tsp. (pure) vanilla
Add sugar to beaten egg whites, and beat well. Add vanilla, cornflakes, nuts and coconut.
Drop from Tbsp. onto foil-lined pan. Bake for about 10 minutes at 325 degrees.
