Here is a handwritten recipe on a white, lined index card found in a big box of old recipes, date unknown. I’ve typed it below as-is.
Coconut Macaroons
3 egg whites, beaten until stiff
1 C sugar
1 Tab. cornstarch
1/2 tea. salt
2 C flaked coconut
1/2 tea. almond extract
300° Tightly grease cookie sheets.
Top of double boiler, combine eggs whites, sugar, cornstarch. Stirring constantly. 20 minutes.
Remove from heat, add salt, coconut, almond extract.
Drop by teaspoonfuls, 1/2″ apart. Bake 18 – 20 minutes. Cool.
2 doz.