Coconut Macaroons With Mini Chocolate Chips

• 34 cup egg white (5 large)
• 23 cup granulated sugar
• 10 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (Baker's)
• 12 teaspoon almond extract
• 14 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 13 cup miniature chocolate chip (optional)

1. In a heavy saucepan combine egg whites, salt, sugar and coconut flakes and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until all the ingredients combine together, about 12-15 minutes.
2. The mixture should be sticky and moist, not dry.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the almond and vanilla extracts.
4. Set aside on a dish and let it cool in the refrigerator about 30 minutes.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Preheat the oven to 300.
7. Using a tablespoon, scoop tightly packed tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet covered with a silpat or parchment paper.
8. Bake 27-30 minutes or until golden.

egg white, sugar, coconut, almond, vanilla, salt, chocolate chip

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/coconut-macaroons-with-mini-chocolate-chips-477544 (may not work)