Coffee and almond macaroons

The word macaroons can cause plenty of confusion. These are the English-style ones and very different to the delicate colourful French ones. They’re crisp and cracked on the outside with a slightly soft chewiness in the middle and are ridiculously quick and simple to make. Enjoy with coffee, or as an accompaniment to light desserts such as chocolate mousse. As they last for ages once baked, they make fantastic gifts when wrapped in cellophane bags tied with a ribbon or packed into small box