Peppermint Macaroons

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300'.
2. 2
   Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl add egg whites and salt and mix on medium high until foamy (or add in a large bowl and whisk with a hand whisker, the egg whites and salt together until foamy about 2 minutes)
4. 4
   Add in condensed milk and vanilla extract.
5. 5
   Fold in coconut, white chocolate chips and crushed peppermints.
6. 6
   Using a 1 1/2 inch ice cream scoop or a rounded teaspoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
7. 7
   Bake 20 minutes or until coconut just begins to brown.
8. 8
   Let cool on pan for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove and cool completely on wire racks.
10. 10
    NOTE: To crush the peppermint candies, add candy to a plastic baggie and roll with a rolling pin over the candy until crushed. Or add candy to a food processor and grind until lightly crushed.