Kissing In The Clouds

1/8 t Salt

3/4 c Sugar

1/2 t Almond extract

1 1/2 c Flaked coconut

2 c Popped popcorn, finely

-crushed in blender or food -processor 1 T All-purpose flour

1 t Unsweetened dry cherry-

-flavor drink mix (opt) 16 Chocolate candy kisses

300'F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet. In medium bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating continuously, until stiff peaks form. By hand, fold in remaining ingredients, except candy kisses, just until all ingredients are moistened. Drop by rounded tablespoons,

2" apart, on baking sheet. Bake at

300'F. for 7 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and immediately

8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove to wire racks to cool. Makes

16 cookies.