Sugar-Dusted Macaroon Trees

This classic cookie takes on the shape of a snow-dusted evergreen. Festive and fun, these Easy Vanilla Sugar Dusted Macaroon Trees are such a treat.

2 1/2 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
• Combine coconut, granulated sugar, egg whites, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl
• Form 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time into 2-inch-tall trees with your hands  
• Use your fingertips to make pointed tops. 
• Transfer each tree to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
• Bake until edges are golden and trees are firm, 12 to 14 minutes. 
• Let cool on baking sheet on a wire rack at least 15 minutes. 
• Cookies can be made up to 1 day ahead  
• Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Recipe: Martha Stewart