chocolate dipped coconut macaroons

better late than never. these were made for kp and e's 5th anniversary party. the recipe is shockingly quick and easy. they taste great and people tend to be impressed by chocolate-dipped anything. this little gem is straight from 'how to eat supper' by lynne rossetto kasper--of 'splendid table' fame. her syrupy sweet voice drives me crazy but the woman knows what she's doing in the kitchen.

2 lg eggs, beaten
1/2 c sugar
generous pinch salt
1 teasp. almond or vanilla extract (i've done both with equally good results)
3 c shredded coconut

whisk eggs, sugar, salt, extract. blend coconut into mixture. drop by even tablespoons onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet. bake at 350 for 18-24 minutes.

melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in double boiler. i never measure my chips so use your best guess. spread chocolate on bottom of macaroons or dip top first into chocolate. let harden--putting them in the fridge helps in the summer heat.

makes at least a couple dozen.