Monday, November 30, 2009

CHERRY ALMOND COCONUT COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/3 cup coconut flakes,
1/3 cup sugar,
3 tablespoons flour,
1/8 teaspoon salt,
1/2 teaspoon almond extract,
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract,
2 egg whites,
12 - 15 candied cherry, cut in half;
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in egg whites, almond and vanilla extract.; mix well. Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased baking sheet; garnish with candied cherry halves. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Remove from baking sheet immediately. Makes about 24 cookies.


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