Chocolate Chip Macaroons

There's no need to run to the store and spend extra on a box of cornflakes. Use one of the flaked breakfast cereals you already have on hand, such as wheat or rice flakes, in this Chocolate Chip Macaroons recipe.

Ingredients

Makes 36 Cookies

2 egg whites

1 cup sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp almond extract

1 1/2 cup corn flakes

1 cup coconut

3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer set at high speed in a large bowl until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.

2. Gradually add sugar to egg whites, beating continually, until stiff peaks form. Beat salt and almond extract into egg mixture. Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.

3. Add cornflakes to bowl; stir. Add coconut, chocolate chips and pecans; mix gently. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.

4. Bake macaroons until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place on wire rack; let stand for 2 minutes. Remove macaroons to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.