2 2/3 c. angel flake coconut
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 egg whites
1 tsp. almond extract
2/3-1 c. sliced almonds, crumbled
Maraschino cherries

Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in mixing bowl. Stir in egg whites and almond extract. Stir in nuts. Mix well. Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Put maraschino cherry half in center and push in slightly.

Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until browned around edges. Remove immediately from cookie sheet onto plastic sheet. Makes beautiful Christmas cookies for going. Make 2 1/2 dozen.