Strawberry Vanilla Macaroons
 
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These gluten free and dairy free macaroons get their beautiful color and flavor from dried strawberries.
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Serves: 2 dozen
Ingredients
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup dried strawberries, finely chopped (I used Trader Joe's unsulfured and unsweetened brand)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 tsp of beet juice for dye
  • Optional: Melted chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Mix ingredient together, making sure the strawberries are distributed evenly throughout the "dough"
  3. Spoon half-dome shaped spoonfuls of the dough mixture on a greased baking sheet (you can use a small ice cream scoop, a spoon, or your hands to form)
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, and remove the minute they start to turn golden. They may still look undercooked and squishy, but their texture will improve upon cooling
  5. Let cool on a baking rack, and enjoy!
  6. Optional: If wanting to decorate with a little chocolate, once the macaroons have cooled slightly, melt chocolate chips of choice over a double boiler. Drizzle over the macaroons, and place in the refrigerator to set.
Recipe by dani california cooks at http://www.danicaliforniacooks.com/strawberry-vanilla-macaroons/