Chocolate Coconut Macaroons Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
2 Large egg whites
1/4 tsp Cream of tartar
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Chocolate flavoring
(optional)
1/8 tsp Salt
2 1/2 cup Flaked coconut

Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler or
in a micowave oven. Set aside and cool to room
temperature. Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a
mixer bowl and beat at high speed, using a whip, until
peaks are formed. Add sugar gradually while
continuing to beat at high speed. Add flavorings and
salt to meringue, beating at low speed. Add melted
clocolate, continuing to beat at slow speed. Remove
the whip and stir the coconut into the margingue with
a spoon. Drop by heaping tablespoon onto a cookie
sheet that have been sprayed with pan spray or lined
with aluminum foil. Bake at 325 for about 20 minutes,
or until marcroons are not quite firm. Remove loosly
cpvered container in a dry place at room temperature.
Keep in a loosely covered container in a dry place at
room temperature, or freeze until needed. Do not
cover tightly if storing at room temperature.


Food Exchanges per serving: 2/3 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE
+ 1 FAT EXCHANGE Calories: 86, Cho: 10g, PRO: 1g, FAT:
5g, NA:22mg, Cholesterol:0

Source: Desserts for Diabetics by Mabel Cavaiani, R. D.

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Preparation Time: 0:00

Serves: 86

Is this Chocolate Coconut Macaroons Recipe Suitable for Diabetics?

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