MACADAMIA MACAROONS-twinj
2 1/2 Cups Shredded Coconut
1 Cup Unsalted Macadamia Nuts, Chopped
1 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
20 Premium Crackers, finely crushed
2 Egg Whites
Vegetable Oil or Cooking Spray
6 OZ. Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Melted
Place coconut and nuts on a 15 l/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch baking pan. Bake
at 350 deg. Until lightly toasted, about 10 min., stirring frequently.
Cool.
In a large bowl combine milk and vanilla. Stir in coconut mixture and
crushed crackers. Blend well. Beat egg whites until stiff, then gently
fold into coconut mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto
lightly-greased-baking sheet.
Bake at 350 deg. For 12 to 14 min. or until golden around edges. Cool
completely. When cool, dip bottoms into melted chocolate and place on
waxed paper. Refrigerate until set.
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