2 egg whites
dash of salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. corn flakes (or cereal flakes of your choice)
1/2 c. walnuts (optional)
1 1/4 c. flaked coconut

Beat egg whites with dash of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating to stiff peaks. Add vanilla. Fold in corn flakes and coconut (and nuts, if desired). Drop from teaspoon onto well greased cookie sheet.

Bake in 350°F oven about 20 minutes. Remove cookies immediately. Trim with spiral of melted chocolate, if desired.

Makes about 2 dozen cookies, depending on size.