Best Coconut Macaroons (Smashed!)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Stir well. Add the egg white and almond extract and stir very well, until no dry patches remain.
3. 3
   Divide the dough in half (just eyeball it), and then scoop 1/3 of each half onto the baking sheet (to equal 6 cookies total). Using your fingers, press the cookies flat. The flatter, the better.
4. 4
   Place the cookie sheet in the oven, then turn the heat down to 325°F. Bake for 23-25 minutes. Do not be afraid of dark brown edges!
5. 5
   Let cookies cool on sheet for 1 minute, then move to a rack to cool completely.
6. 6
   If dunking in chocolate, before serving, melt the chocolate and oil in a double boiler until smooth. Dip the cookies in the chocolate, and serve.