Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

== Description ==
Yield: 20 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
* 2 large egg whites
* ¼ tsp cream of tartar
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 1 tsp chocolate flavoring
* ⅛ tsp salt (optional)
* 2½ cups flaked coconut
== Directions ==
# Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler or in a microwave oven.
# Set aside and cool to room temperature.
# Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixer bowl and beat at high speed, using a whip, until peaks are formed.
# Add sugar gradually while continuing to beat at high speed.
# Add flavorings and salt to meringue, beating at low speed.
# Add melted chocolate, continuing to beat at slow speed.
# Remove the whip and stir the coconut into the meringue with a spoon.
# Drop by heaping tablespoon onto a cookie sheet that have been sprayed with pan spray or lined with aluminum foil.
# Bake at 325°F for about 20 minutes, or until macaroons are not quite firm.
# Remove loosely covered container in a dry place at room temperature.
# Keep in a loosely covered container in a dry place at room temperature, or freeze until needed.
# Do not cover tightly if storing at room temperature.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* Calories: 86 | cho: 10g | pro: 1g | fat: 5g | NA:22 mg | cholesterol:0
* Food exchanges: ⅔ starch/bread | 1 fat 
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Category:Chocolate chip Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Meringue cookie Recipes
Category:Special diet cookie Recipes
Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
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Category:Semi-sweet chocolate Recipes