Mint Chocolate Macaroons

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) mint-chocolate morsels
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 cups (7 ounce package) flaked or shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with foil or parchment paper.
2. Microwave mint-chocolate morsels in small, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute; stir.
3. Microwave at additional 10 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
4. Cool to room temperature.
5. Beat egg whites in a large mixer bowl until foamy.
6. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
7. Fold in melted chocolate and coconut.
8. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared cookie sheets.
9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
10. Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.