Coconut Kisses

Name: Coconut Kisses
Ingredients: '1/2 teaspoon of salt'; 4 large egg whites; '1 1/4 cups of confectioners' sugar'; '1 tablespoon of vanilla extract'; 2 cups of shredded coconut; '24 candied cherries, halved'

1
'1/2 teaspoon of salt'
2
4 large egg whites
3
'1 1/4 cups of confectioners' sugar'
4
'1 tablespoon of vanilla extract'
5
2 cups of shredded coconut
6
'24 candied cherries, halved'

Ingredients

1
'1/2 teaspoon of salt'
2
4 large egg whites
3
'1 1/4 cups of confectioners' sugar'
4
'1 tablespoon of vanilla extract'
5
2 cups of shredded coconut
6
'24 candied cherries, halved'

Directions

1
Mix the salt with the egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form
2
Add the confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until the sugar is fully dissolved
3
Add the vanilla extract and shredded coconut, mixing lightly
4
Pour the mixture onto greased or parchment-lined baking sheets in small mounds
5
Bake in a moderate oven for about 20 minutes
6
Place a sheet of wax paper over a damp surface
7
Allow to cool for 1 minute
8
Gently pry the kisses loose with a spatula
9
Allow to cool and place a halved candied cherry on top of each kiss.