Macaroons

Macaroons
Nothing is better then a good macaroon. Whether it is during passover or just a couple with an espresso to end a meal, they are delicious, but they are hard to make vegan. Well I solved that problem! We have to different recipes here, and both an be covered in chocolate (which I highly recommend :D) They are fantastic!


What you need:
-1 1/2 tsp agar flakes
-1/2 tsp baking powder
-2 Tbsp hot water

-Juice from 1/2 a orange
-Juice from 1/2 a lemon
-1/4 cup coconut milk (full fat)
-7 Tbsp powdered sugar
-4 Tbsp flour (any type)
-1/3 tsp baking powder
-2 Tbsp coconut fat, melted
-3 Tbsp corn starch
-1 1/2 cup coconut, shredded

-semi-sweet or dark vegan chocolate

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a small bowl mix together the agar flakes, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and hot water, and mix until combined, set aside.
3. In a separate bowl mix together orange juice, lemon juice, coconut milk, powdered sugar, flour, 1/3 tsp baking powder, corn starch, and coconut. Mix until combined.
4. Add agar mixture to the bowl and mix completely.
5. Add coconut to the bowl and mix until until all coconut is moistened.
6. using a 1 inch ice cream scoop, scoop balls of the mixture and place on a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10 minutes, until slightly browned.
8. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack until completely cooled.

To make chocolate covered:

1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
2. Spoon a layer of chocolate over completely cooled macaroons
3. Once all complete, place in freezer to chill

For Almond Macaroons

-Replace flour with almond meal

-Add 1 tsp almond extract

-Add toasted, sliced almonds atop melted chocolate