~ Cookies Brownies & Bars, written by Elinor Klivans
14 oz. sweetened flaked coconut
1 c. sweetened condensed milk
1/4 t. salt
1 t. vanilla extract
2 t. almond extract
4 large egg whites
1/4 t. cream of tartar
2 T. sugar
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and grease the paper.
In large bowl, use fork to mix coconut, milk, salt, vanilla, and almond extract.
In another large bowl, use a beater on medium speed to mix egg whites and cream of tartar. until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high for 2-3 minutes until smooth and shiny with soft peaks. Slowly add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute.
Use a rubber scraper to gently fold half of egg white mixture into the coconut mixture until there are not white streaks; repeat with second half of egg whites.
Drop by rounded tablespoons about 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet five minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
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