As they bake, these quick-to-make cookies get crunchy on the outside yet remain moist and chewy inside. And because they don’t contain flour, they are a nice gluten-free option.

　　

Ingredients

makes 30

　　Nonstick cooking spray (optional)

　　3 large egg whites

　　1/2 cup sugar

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1 package (14 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or coat sheet generously with cooking spray).

　　

Step 2

Whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt until frothy. With a fork, stir in coconut until moistened.

　　

Step 3

Drop mixture by packed level tablespoons onto prepared sheet (cookies will not spread in the oven). Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until lightly golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be stored up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.

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