Tropical Fruit Macaroons
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
3 egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 cup Macadamia nuts, chopped
Combine sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Slowly add sugar mixture and continue beating. Add coconut, dried cherries, dried pineapple and nuts and mix well. Drop tablespoons of mixture on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes at 325 degrees