COCONUT MERINGUE COOKIES

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This recipe came from my mother. She would bake them when I was growing up and they have been my all time favorites for as long as I can remember. These are a light, flavorful treat that's great anytime of the year. Please let me know how you like them.

Provided by Danielle White

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c egg whites (from aprox. 3 lg. eggs)
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c white sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 c coconut, unsweetened

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325*
  • 2. Whip egg whites, sugar and salt to a soft peak.
  • 3. Add vanilla and continue beating to stiff peak.
  • 4. Fold in coconut.
  • 5. Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • 6. Bake until to a light pinkish brown.(Yes, they will actually have a pink hue.)Aprox. 10-12 minutes. As each oven heats differently, check at 8 minutes and again at 2 minute intervals. Do not over bake!

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