Tropical Fruit Macaroons

Tropical Fruit Macaroons

2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
3 egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup Macadamia nuts, chopped

Combine the sugar, cinnamon & ginger.
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Slowly add the sugar mixture & continue beating. Add the coconut, dried cherries, dried pineapple & nuts. Mix well.
Drop tablespoons of the mixture on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes at 325º