Chocolate Chip Macaroons
By: Barnaby Dorfman
Published: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 6:07pm

Ingredients




2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups cornflake cereal
1 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer set at high speed in a large bowl until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. 2 Gradually add sugar to egg whites, beating continually, until stiff peaks form. Beat salt and almond extract into egg mixture. Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper. 3 Add cornflakes to bowl; stir. Add coconut, chocolate chips and pecans; mix gently. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. 4 Bake macaroons until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place on wire rack; let stand for 2 minutes. Remove macaroons to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.