Marvelous Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. coconut flakes
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. almond extract
4 egg whites
1 c. chopped almonds

Preparation

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