Ingredients:

4 egg whites (large)
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup sugar
3 cups flake coconut
dash of salt


     Preheat oven to 325°. Beat egg whites, dash of salt, and vanilla until it soft peaks. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff. Fold in coconut until consistent. Drop (rounded teaspoon) onto greased cookie sheet. Cook about 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove carefully with spatula and cool on cloth covered counter. Makes about 3 dozen. Store in an air tight container (if there are any leftovers) to retain moisture.

     I remember these as one of my favorite summer treats, and I never could get enough of these chewy morsels. The only work is beating the eggs long enough, so don't be in a hurry to make them. Have a seat and stay with it until the final mixture is stiff. Otherwise, the texture of the cookie suffers.