Ingredients

• 4 egg whites*
• 300 g (3 cups) icing sugar
• 250 g (2 3/4 cups) shredded coconut [look for allergen-free brands]
• 1 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
• 1 cup (250 mL) dark chocolate**, melted

*Note: There are alternatives to egg whites. For example, this one from Orgran.

**See note on “Safe Chocolate”

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 250°F. In a metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Slowly add sugar and lemon juice.
2. Place bowl over a medium saucepan of simmering water. Continue to beat mixture until stiff. Remove from heat and fold in coconut.
3. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Drop mixture by the tablespoon onto the sheet, about one inch apart. Bake 15-18 minutes until set, but not browning.
4. Remove and cool. Dip tops into melted chocolate and cool. Serve.

**Note: Safe Chocolate
Here are some of our favourite allergy-friendly chocolate choices for baking:

• Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – free of all top allergens, plus gluten and casein.
  www.enjoylifefoods.com

• Nonuttin’ 70% Dark Chocolate Chunks and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – free of all top allergens except soy.
  www.nonuttin.com

• Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
  Chocolate Chips, Unsweetened Baking Chocolate, Candy Melts and Cocoa Powder – free of peanut and tree nut.
  www.vermontnutfree.com

• President’s Choice Decadent Chocolate Chips – free of peanut and tree nut. Processed on a dairy-free line, but not in a dairy-free plant.
  www.presidentschoice.ca

Recipe by Simon Clarke

First published in Allergic Living magazine.
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