coconut macaroons

2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir with a wooden spoon or with your hands (my preferred method) until the ingredients are completely combined. Place tablespoon sized dollops of batter onto a baking sheet making sure cookies are at least an inch apart. I like to press down and flatten mine into a disc.  Bake, one sheet at a time, for 10-15 minutes or until edges are browned. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire baking rack to cool completely. Repeat with the second batch.