Marvelous Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. flake coconut
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 egg whites
1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. chopped natural almonds

Preparation

Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
Stir in egg whites and almond extract.
Stir in chopped almonds; mix well.
Drop from a teaspoon onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Garnish with candied cherry halves, if desired.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Remove from baking sheet immediately.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.