Vegan Almond Joy Coconut Macaroons Recipe Gluten Free Paleo 6 Ingredients

VEGAN ALMOND JOY COCONUT MACAROONS RECIPE - GLUTEN FREE, PALEO, 6 INGREDIENTS!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
• Add all ingredients to a food processor. Here are the gluten-free small coconut flakes that I use-you must use small coconut flakes in this recipe, about the size of sprinkles. Using large coconut flakes will result in flat, spread-out cookies.
• Blend until you get a thick and sticky mixture that holds together, with smaller, slightly noticeable coconut pieces. If any maple syrup remains at the bottom of the processor, fold into dough until well mixed.
• Using a medium cookie scoop or small cookie scoop, scoop firmly packed balls of coconut mixture-dough must be very tightly packed, or cookies will spread. Drop onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure to space balls evenly apart-they will increase a bit in size. Press one almond into the top of each macaroon.
• Bake for 12-16 mins, until golden around the edges and slightly golden on top. Mine took 15 mins for large ones. Place baking sheet onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 30 mins-1 hour.
• Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside for later.
• Cool completely before dipping. To melt the chocolate, use the double boiler method or do the following. Add chocolate to a small, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments until softened and melted. Stir in between heating increments, until smooth.
• Dip the bottom of one cookie into the melted chocolate, scraping off excess. Place cookie onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for all cookies-there will be some leftover chocolate.
• Optionally, melt 2 tablespoons chocolate and drizzle macaroons. Allow to set at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 10-20 mins, until hardened. Enjoy! Storing instructions below. Adapted from my 4 Ingredient Paleo Coconut Macaroons. Also try my Paleo Almond Joy, super yummy Paleo Almond Joy Vegan Ice Cream and my Lemon Coconut Macaroons Recipe!