Rosa’s Coconut-Date Macaroons

This recipe came down to me from my Grandma Suhm. The first time I tried this recipe, I stood stock-still in my kitchen, eyes rolling back in my head. I was speechless. Shredded coconut, sweet Texas pecans, and Medjool dates suspended in meringue: Each bite is like a fairy tale come true. Often, people tell me that they don’t even like coconut but they love these macaroons, and to me, that’s all they have to say. You can never eat just one, and they are the perfect treat to