Bill'S Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. flaked sweetened coconut
1/3 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 large egg whites
3/4 tsp. almond extract
3 Tbsp. rum
1/3 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/3 c. chopped sugared dates

Preparation

Stir all together well until all is completely and thoroughly mixed.
It will be very stiff.
(The eggs are not beaten.)
Grease a cookie sheet lightly.
Drop by teaspoonfuls and top with 1/2 maraschino cherry.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown.