Simple Coconut Macaroons

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line baking sheet with buttered parchment paper.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites and salt in a bowl to stiff peaks.
3. 3
   Fold in enough coconut so mixture forms balls but not so much that mixture becomes crumbly.
4. 4
   Place balls on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Reduce oven temp to 200 degrees and bake for another hour until balls are chewy.
6. 6
   Bake for several hours more if you like them crispy.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and let cool completely before removing them from parchment paper.
8. 8
   Store in an airtight container.