Chewy Coconut Macaroons

Simple and delicious. Always a part of the Christmas package.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 30 Cookies

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.