10 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1/8 tsp peppermint extract
3 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1 7-ounce package flaked coconut
Melt chocolate in double boiler. Stir until smooth. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in melted chocolate, peppermint extract, and coconut. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes, or until set. Do not over-bake. Let stand 5 minutes; transfer to wire rack to cool. Makes 3 dozen.
*These go stale after two days.