Vegan Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

• Olive oil cooking spray (such as Pam)
• 2 1/2 cups unsweetened, flaked coconut
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 3/4 cup cashews
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup turbinado raw sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Combine coconut and flour in a large bowl.

Puree cashews, water, sugar, salt, and almond extract together in a blender.

Stir cashew mixture into coconut mixture until well blended.

Form coconut mixture into 1-inch balls and flatten; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.