Coconut Macaroons and Bunny Cakes

When I was a kid, I hated coconut.

Every Easter my mom would make the classic Easter bunny coconut covered white cake and I didn't love it because of the coconut.

Was I crazy? Yes. 

And thankfully as I got older, I realized the delicious flavor of coconut and embraced the shredded texture. 

And while working at a bakery in high school, I was introduced to the beauty of the chocolate dipped macaroon. They're crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, sweet and chocolaty.

Tasty, familiar and exotic all in one bite.