Homemade Almond Joys or Brenda's Macaroons

I made this recipe twice in a 4 day period of time, and still could eat another 5 given the chance. LOVE THEM!

14 oz. bag of flaked coconut
1 1/2 c. plain almonds or macadamia nuts
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 egg whites
1 pinch salt

Spread coconut onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and toast for 13-15 minutes on 350. Spread whole almonds on cookie sheet and toast for 10-15 minutes. Once almonds are toasted, rough chop them. I prefer them pretty big, in 1/2's & 1/3's.

Whip 2 egg whites and a pinch of salt until stiff (not dry). Fold in coconut and nuts. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Drop onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Cook for about 14 minutes at 350, or until edges are golden brown.

Let cool completely. Dip in chocolate.