Coconut Macaroons

Contributed by

Anne Sealander

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 1/3 c. flaked coconut

Step by step

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar until soft peaks form (tips curl).
• Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).
• Fold in coconut.
• Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake about 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• Cool on wire rack.
• Yields 30 cookies.