Macaroons (coconut cookies)

By jojomail1

Came from recipe exchange from Nicole.

Ingredients

• 1 . 2 egg whites
• 2 . 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 . 1/2 to 1 cup sugar – to taste
• 4 . Pinch of salt (approx. 1/8 tsp)
• 5 . 1 tsp cinnamon (if you’d like)
• 6 . 2 1/2 cups dry flaky unsweetened shredded coconut – go to Whole Foods– don’t get the wet stuff in the bags, get from the bulk bins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 – 375 degrees

2. Mix egg whites and vanilla together, put aside

3. Separately, mix coconut, sugar, salt, and cinnamon together

4. Mix it all together – well mixed, texture of wet sand

5. Use a tablespoon measuring spoon for shape (or teaspoon for smaller ones). Play with consistency; don’t want it packed too tightly or too loosely; egg whites will expand the macaroons in the oven.

6. Bake them for 9 – 13 minutes, until toasty brown. Start checking oven after 8 minutes and keep your eye on them.