1 (14 oz.) package sweetened flakes coconut
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 (7oz.) package paste, grated
2 tbl. All- purpose flour
1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. Almond extract
1/2 tsp. Grated orange rind
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate mini-morsels
1 egg white
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels (optional)
1 tbl. Shortening (optional)
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
Combine coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Add almond paste and next 5 ingredients. Stir in mini-morsels.
Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until still peak form; fold into coconut mixture.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden and tops are lightly browned. Cool completely on baking sheets.
If desired, microwave chocolate morsels and shortening in a 1-cup glass-measuring cup on high 1 minute or until melted, stirring once.
Pour melted chocolate into a zip-lock bag and snip a small hole in the corner. Drizzle chocolate and sprinkle with almonds, if desired. Yields: 2 dozen
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