INGREDIENTS

  • 4egg whites
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 cups coconut
  • 1/4 cup chopped candied red cherries
  • 1/4 cup chopped green glazed cherries (no mint)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Grease and lightly flour cookie sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites till foamy.
  3. Add sugar, flour, salt, and almond; blend well.
  4. Stir in coconut and candied cherries.
  5. Drop by scant tablespoonsfuls 2-inches apart on the cookie sheet.
  6. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 13-17 minutes or till set and only lightly browned.
  7. Remove immediately to rack.