Nancy East, a long-time hostess and friend of the Blue Willow Inn, was given this recipe at a U.S. Marine Corps officers’ wives coffee in 1965 in Norfolk, Virginia. The customers at the Blue Willow love Nancy, and she loves the customers. She is truly a wonderful example of southern hospitality. We are all blessed to have her.
4 egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels (must be real chocolate)
2⅔ cups shredded coconut
In a large bowl beat the egg whites until they are stiff. Slowly add the sugar, salt, and vanilla while continuing to beat. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a saucepan on low heat melt the chocolate. Fold the melted chocolate and the coconut into the egg white mixture. Drop by the rounded teaspoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
YIELD: 4 DOZEN