Chocolate Macaroons

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Grind the almonds in a food processor, and set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl beat egg whites until stiff.
5. 5
   Alternately fold in the sugar and ground almonds; then gently fold in the melted chocolate and the coconut.
6. 6
   Drop from a teaspoon onto cookie sheets, leaving 1/2 inch between macaroons.
7. 7
   Bake 20 minutes, or until light golden brown.