Macaroons

Macaroons

 Monica’s

INGREDIENTS

2 2/3 c. coconut (7 ounces)

2/3 c. sugar

1/3 c. flour

¼ tsp. salt

3 egg whites

½ tsp. vanilla

4 oz. semisweet chocolate

1 tsp. shortening

DIRECTIONS

1.     Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2.     Grease Sheet

3.     Mix dry ingredients (coconut, sugar, flour, salt)

4.     Stir in egg whites & vanilla

5.     Bake 20 – 25 minutes (or until the edges are slightly brown)

6.     While macaroons are baking, stir the semisweet chocolate chips and the shortening over low heat (or use a double boiler), until smooth.

7.     When the macaroons are cool enough to handle, dip into the chocolate mixture, or drizzle the mixture over the macaroons. Allow for the chocolate to harden slightly over the macaroons.