2 2/3 c. Baker's angel flake coconut
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 egg whites
1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. Dole chopped natural almonds

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in mixing bowl. Stir in egg whites and almond extract. Stir in almonds; mixing well. Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased baking sheet. Garnish with candied cherries, if desired. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Remove from baking sheets immediately. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.