Macaroon Ice Cream Sandwiches

• 3 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 14 -ounce package sweetened shredded coconut
• 3 pints vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk the egg whites, sugar, salt and vanilla in a large bowl until combined; fold in the coconut.
3. Flatten heaping tablespoonfuls of the coconut mixture into 2-inch disks; place them about 1 inch apart onto the baking sheet.
4. Bake until golden brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
6. Gently sandwich the macaroons with the vanilla ice cream; freeze until set, at least 15 minutes.

egg whites, sugar, salt, vanilla, coconut, vanilla ice cream

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/macaroon-ice-cream-sandwiches.html (may not work)