Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in mixing bowl.
Stir in egg whites and almond extract.
Stir in almonds.
Mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
Garnish with candied cherry halves.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Remove from baking sheets immediately. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.