Great Macaroons

Photo: flickr user woohooitsallie

Ingredients

cups Baker's coconut

2/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 egg whites

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup chopped almonds

Preparation

Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in mixing bowl. Stir in egg whites and almond extract. Stir in almonds. Mix well. Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet. Garnish with cherries if desired. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.