Coconut Kisses - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. coconut
2 (1 oz.) sq. semi-sweet chocolate
dash of salt
2 c. cornflakes
1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 tsp. shortening

Preparation

Beat egg whites with salt until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
Stir in vanilla, cornflakes and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto well-greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes.
Remove immediately to cooling rack.
Melt two 1 ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate with 2 teaspoons shortening.
Swirl chocolate spiral fashion atop each kiss.