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Chewy Coconut Macaroons
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Simple and delicious. Always a part of the Christmas package.
Ingredients:
2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 teaspoon shortening
Directions:
1. Preheat over to 325. Line cookie sheets with parchment.
2. In a medium bowl toss together coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Stir in egg whites and almond extract until well blended. (Mixture will be thick and sticky.).
3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before moving to wire racks. Cool completely. If desired in heavy saucepan melt chocolate and shortening; drizzle chocolate mixture over cooled cookies.
By RecipeOfHealth.com