Macadamia Macaroons

• 2 12 cups coconut, shredded
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, unsalted, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk, sweetened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 20 saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped and melted

1. In 350 degree oven toast coconut and macadamia nuts for 10 minutes.
2. Stir often and allow to cool.
3. Combine milk and vanilla in large bowl.
4. Add in coconut mixture and crushed crackers, Blend together well.
5. Beat egg whites till stiff then gently fold into coconut mixture.
6. Lightly grease baking sheet and drop tablespoon of cookie mixture onto sheet.
7. Bake 350F oven for 12- 14 minutes.
8. Cool completely.
9. When cooled dip in melted chocolate.
10. Refrigerate until set enjoy enjoy enjoy.

coconut, nuts, condensed milk, vanilla, crackers, egg whites, vegetable oil, bittersweet chocolate

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/macadamia-macaroons-87240 (may not work)