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No Bake Coconut Macaroons

11/26/2012

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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!  Now that we are living in my hometown of Chicago, it is much easier to get together with friends and family.  We had a fun time seeing everyone and celebrating the holiday with my side of the family. 

One of the common themes with holidays is...FOOD.  Especially sweets.  I'm all for a little indulging, but when I bring a dessert to a party I like to make it somewhat healthy.  But I don't want it to taste healthy.  Know what I mean??

Enter the coconut macaroon.  These are always a hit (unless you hate coconut and in which case these may ruin your day) and take about 15 minutes to make a big batch. 
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Yields: 25-30 Macaroons

3 Cups Unsweetened Coconut (don't use sweetened)
1/2 Cup Coconut Butter (you can buy it or make your own)
1 Cup Pitted Dates (make sure any hard pieces from the pit are removed)
2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
2 Tbsp Agave (you could substitute coconut nectar or maple syrup, although the maple syrup is not vegan)

  1. Dump everything into a large, good-quality food processor (I use a Ninja) and pulse until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.  You may have to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
  2. You want the mixture to hold it's shape when you form it, but to not feel overly sticky.  If it is overly sticky to the touch, add 1/4 cup coconut at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.  If it won't hold it's shape, add 1/2 Tsp agave at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  3. Use an ice cream scoop or any other shape that you like (I used my 1 Tbsp. measuring cup) to form the macaroons and then place them on wax paper.  Once you have them all shaped, refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
  4. Store the macaroons in an airtight container, in the refrigerator.  They should keep for a week or two before they dry out a bit.
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What could be easier than dumping everything in a food processor? (side note, that blurry grey spot in the top right corner is Rooney... that dog is always begging for a treat, I tell ya.)
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YUM.
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