Mini Kiss Coconut Macaroon Bars

 

3 1/4 cups (10-ounce package) coconut flakes
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
mini Kisses

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 8-inch square baking pan. In large bowl, stir together coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Add egg whites, egg and almond extract; stir until well blended. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake 35 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove from oven; immediately place chocolate pieces on top. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes about 24 bars.