Toasted Coconut Caramel Macaroons
https://eathealthrive.ca/toasted-coconut-caramel-macaroons-aip-paleo-scd/A Whole30 or Autoimmune Paleo sweet treat!
Course Desserts & Baked Goods, Pantry Dishes
Servings 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 pitted dates
- 1 cup lightly toasted shredded coconut divided
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 tablespoon coconut butter optional, can just sub for more coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out the shredded coconut on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven for about five minutes to lightly toast. Watch closely to avoid burning. Remove the toasted shredded coconut to a bowl to cool.Add pitted dates and ½ c of the toasted coconut to a food processor and process to combine until a ball forms. Add the coconut oil, coconut butter, vanilla and sea salt. Continue to process until well mixed and a ball forms again.Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Place in the freezer for five minutes.Remove mixture and begin rolling into ball shapes using a heaping teaspoon measure (which gets you 16) or a tablespoon measure (which gets you 10-12).Roll in the remaining ½ c of toasted shredded coconut. You can also leave some unrolled for contrast and variation.Store in the refrigerator in a covered container for 7-10 days. Enjoy! (Recipe #834)