Will's Coconut Lime Cookies

These are Will's favourite cookies this Christmas.  The recipe is in the most recent Food and Drink magazine.  These cookies are easy to make and a welcome diversion from all of the butter based cookies on the seasonal cookie platters.  I made them with pasteurized egg whites available in a carton and they turned out just fine. The only down side is that the recipe only makes 2 dozen cookies so it must be repeated if larger quantities are in order.

Coconut Lime Clouds


1 c sweetened shredded coconut
2 tsp finely grated lime zest
1/4 c cornstarch
2 egg whites, room temperature
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 c superfine sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
Combine coconut, lime zest and corn starch.  Reserve.
Using an electric mixer, beat together egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.  Gradually add sugar and continue beating until mixture holds stiff peaks.  Add vanilla extract and blend briefly to combine.  Fold in coconut mixture by hand.  Drop a scant tablespoonful at a time onto parchment lined cookie sheets, allowing 1 inch between cookies.  Bake for 1 hour, turn oven off and continue baking for an additional hour.  Allow to cool completely before removing from parchment.