Coconut Meringue Cookies | Cookie Recipes

Coconut Meringue Cookies | Cookie Recipes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 egg whites (1/2 cup)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups shredded or flaked coconut
Heat oven to 325º. Lightly grease cookie sheet, or cover with baking
parchment paper. Beat egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer on
high speed until foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue
beating until stiff and glossy (do not underbeat). Stir in salt, vanilla
and coconut.
Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto
cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until set and light brown. Cool
5 minutes; carefully remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.