Marvelous Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups flaked coconut
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped almonds
candied cherry, halved (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0F and lightly grease baking sheets.
Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
Stir in egg whites and almond extract.
Stir in almonds; mix well.
Drop from teaspoon onto baking sheets.
Garnish with candied cherry halves, if desired.
Bake at 325\u00b0F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges of cookies are golden brown.
Remove from baking sheets immediately.