Chocolate Chip Macaroons

Photo: flickr user Tom Mascardo

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

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.

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.

Add cornflakes to bowl; stir. Add coconut, chocolate chips and pecans; mix gently. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.

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.