Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
1/4 C. semisweet chocolate chips
2 large egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. chocolate flavoring (optional)
1/8 tsp. salt
2-1/2 C. flaked coconut
Cooking Instructions
Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler or in a microwave oven. Set aside and cool to room temperature. Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixer bowl and beat at high speed, using a whip, until peaks are formed. Add sugar gradually while continuing to beat at high speed. Add flavorings and salt to meringue, beating at low speed. Add melted chocolate, continuing to beat at slow speed. Remove the whip and stir the coconut into the meringue with a spoon. Drop by heaping Tbls. onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with pan spray or lined with aluminum foil. Bake at 325 degrees F. for about 20 minutes, or until macaroons are not quite firm. Allow to cool slightly, the remove to cooking rack. Keep in a loosely covered container in a dry place at room temperature, or freeze until needed. Do not cover tightly if storing at room temperature.
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