Macaroon Chewies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Beat together egg whites and salt until stiff.
Gradually beat in sugar until stiff shiny peaks.
Add coconut and vanilla.
Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Do not overcook.
Cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes, then cool completely on wire racks.
Store tightly in a covered dish.