Vegan Coconut Macaroons

These vegan macaroons combine cashews and unsweetened coconut for a simple and sweet treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 139 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup water
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (Optional)
• ¾ cup cashews
• olive oil cooking spray (such as PAM®)
• 2 ½ cups unsweetened, flaked coconut
• ½ cup turbinado raw sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 3

Combine coconut and flour in a large bowl.

Step 4

Puree cashews, water, sugar, salt, and almond extract together in a blender.

Step 5

Stir cashew mixture into coconut mixture until well blended.

Step 6

Form coconut mixture into 1-inch balls and flatten; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.