Monday Christmas Cookie (5) - Coconut Puffs

Everybody knows coconut kisses. It might be under different names, yet everyone cannot fail to recognize these soft, puffed up coconut chewy balls. As by tradition, coconut kisses do make their annual appearance at Slovakian Christmas "dessert tables". They are easy to prepare, gluten free, but not exactly healthy. Part of the Christmas fun for me is that even though I rarely eat them, I get to knock myself out with trying numerous baking recipes that I would generally leave where they are. Anyhow, here is a little "muah" from me:

COCONUT PUFFS:
(kokosové pusinky)

prep time: 2 and half hours
makes: lots

• 5 egg whites
• 300g powdered sugar
• 250g dried dessicated coconut

Foam the egg whites and mix in the sieved sugar. Continue stirring over a pan with boiling water for about 20 - 25 minutes or until thickened. Let cool down partially and mix in the coconut.
Scoop little piles of the mixture with a teaspoon and place them on a greased baking dish. Set the oven to the lowest possible temperature and bake until dry. This might take up to two hours.