Almond Joy Cookies *****



4 egg whites
1 cup confectioners sugar (or 400 gm sugar)
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
½ cup all purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup toasted and chopped almonds (optional)


Beat egg whites until staff.  Add sugar and vanilla gradually.  With wooden spoon, add coconut and flour – mix well.
Stir in chocolate chips and almonds;  drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350* F (175* C) for 15 minutes.  Remove and cool.