Coconut Pecan Macaroons

Yield: about 1 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• Dash salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. On high speed of mixer, beat egg whites with salt and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
2. Gradually beat in sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3. Fold in coconut and pecans.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for about 20 minutes, or until light golden.

Attribution

Posted by kdipaolo at Recipe Goldmine May 15, 2001.