Coconut Macaroons

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 c. packed flaked coconut
  • 15 red candied cherries, halved (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Grease a large cookie sheet well.
  2. 2
    Dust with flour; shake off excess and set aside.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl beat egg whites until foamy; add salt and beat until soft peaks form.
  4. 4
    Gradually add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time and beat until very stiff.
  5. 5
    Fold in extracts and coconut until well blended.
  6. 6
    Place rounded teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    With fingers dipped in cold water, smooth mounds.
  8. 8
    Top each with a cherry half.

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