ORANGE MACAROONS

2 egg whites

1/2 tsp vanilla

2/3 cup sugar

1 cup flaked coconut

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

2 tsp grated orange peel 

In a small mixer bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla till soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add sugar, beating till stiff peaks form (peaks stand straight). Fold in coconut, pecans, and orange peel. Drop by rounded teaspoons 1 1/2-inches apart onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325-degrees 10 to 12 minutes. remove and cool on wire rack.

Yield: 36 macaroons

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