~ Coconut-almond macaroons Recipe ~

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       Title: Coconut-Almond Macaroons
  Categories: Cookies
       Yield: 24 servings
  
       3    Egg whites
       1 c  Sugar
       1 tb Cornstarch
     1/4 ts Salt
       2 c  Dried coconut   packed
     1/2 ts Almond extract
  
   Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill
   Preparation Time: 0:45
        1. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Have water boiling in a
   double boiler. Place the egg whites in top part of double boiler and blend
   in sugar and cornstarch. Cook over the boiling water, stirring constantly,
   for 20 minutes.
        2. Remove from heat and add salt, coconut and almond extract. Stir
   until well combined.
        3. Drop by teaspoonfuls 1/2-inch apart on lightly greased cookie
   sheets. Bake in preheated 300-degree oven for 18-20 minutes, or until
   lightly browned. Do not overcook. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
   
   Yield: about 24 macaroons.
  
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