Granola Cookies

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   Place the oven rack about a third up from the bottom.

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   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).

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   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

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   In a large, grease-free bowl beat the egg whites at a slow steady speed.

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   When they are foamy add the cream of tartar.

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   Gradually add the brown sugar, sifting it in through your fingertips to be sure it is free of lumps.

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   Beat in the vanilla or almond extract and continue to beat until the meringue form soft peaks.

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   Use a rubber spatula to fold in the granola, about 1/2 cup at a time.

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   When the batter is evenly blended, drop it by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.

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    Bake the cookies at 350F (180C) for about 20 minutes, until they are brown.

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    Press a maraschino cherry into the center of each if you wish to garnish them, and remove the cookies from the cookie sheet with a spatula while they are still warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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