I have some of the greatest friends in the universe.
Really.
So when my beautiful friend Shea from Dixie Chik Cooks asked if I wanted to participate in the Kitchenaid’s Pass the Plate event through BeBetsy, I did not hesitate to say ‘yes!’ even before I knew exactly what it was.
What I have learned since is that this wonderful event not only encourages friends to share with friends, but every time one of these lovely plates is registered and passed, Kitchenaid will donate $5 to Susan G. Koman for the Cure ®.
I’ve yet to meet a woman who has not been touched, in some way by this disease.
For me? My dear great-grandmother, to whom I was extremely close, passed away during her second battle with breast cancer. Two of my aunts have fought and won their battle against the disease. Numerous friends and their family members have also battled this disease, some battles won, some battles lost.
…And the day Shea contacted me, one of my students came to me in tears after learning that her mother was just diagnosed, for a second time, with breast cancer; four years after she had been given a clean bill of health.
Yes, breast cancer touches us all.
So what do you do when offered such a great gift to benefit such a great cause?
Well you make some amazing cookies of course!
One dozen of these macaroons have been sent, along with the Cook for the Cure plate to my friend Heather, the Gluten-Free Cat. I have no doubt that Heather will find the most perfect way to share the plate from here…
Like little cakes melting in your mouth, these macaroons are sure to delight anyone you chose to share them with! Filled with cancer-fighting ingredients, no doubt these cookies are the perfect way to pass this message on.
xoxo
Ingredients
- 2c shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 1 ¼ c canned coconut milk (whole fat)
- ½ c finely grated carrots
- ½ c chopped walnuts
- ½ c maple syrup (honey works well, too)
- 2 Tbs coconut flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp salt
- ½ c raw cashews, soaked 1-3 hours
- 3 Tbs canned coconut milk
- ¼ c maple syrup
- ¼ c arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360f.
- Using stand mixer, combine shredded coconut, 1 ¼ c coconut milk, carrots, walnuts, ½ c maple syrup, coconut flour, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract, nutmeg and salt.
- Scoop macaroon mixture by the tablespoon onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the top is lightly golden while the middle is still soft. Allow cookies to cool completely on the sheet.
- Prepare Maple Cream Glaze by draining soaked cashews and placing them in your blender. Add in remaining coconut milk, maple syrup and arrowroot powder. Blend until completely liquefied and transfer to pastry bag. Cut a very small hole at the end of the pastry bag, drizzle glaze over the cookies, using a zig-zag pattern to create the look you desire. Store cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for 48-72 hours or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Makes approximately 36 cookies.
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I am making those! Really I can’t wait- they are so cute and sound delicious.
Thanks!
🙂 Thank you, Dawn! I hope your family loves these as much as we have. xoxo
What a wonderful idea for combining two of our favorite desserts!!
🙂 They are the perfect combination, too. I hope you enjoy these! xoxo
Oh my goodness. THOSE are the cookies that are on their way here? HURRY up, postal service!!! Thank you so much for asking me to join in the effort to support such a wonderful cause. Yes, we’ve all been touched by this disease. I’m so thankful that my mother has beaten breast cancer. I may even freeze one or two of these macaroons for her as she’s coming for Thanksgiving!
🙂 I am so happy to have you join in, Heather! Even better than freezing? Make her a batch! These go together so easily…and I bet if you wanted to keep them raw, they would probably work in the dehydrator. Please let me know how you enjoy these. xoxo
Duh, you are so right. These would be perfect for Thanksgiving week when she’s here. xoxo Fingers crossed that they arrive today!!
Oooo these look incredible! I’ve always been partial to carrot cake. Thanks for sharing, Sunny!
Hi Sunny,
I would’ve never thought to make a carrot cake macaroon… I can’t wait to try these! I love how healthy they are.
🙂 Megan
PS – My heart goes out to your student and her family. They will be in my prayers.
Megan, thank you. xoxo
Your macaroons were delightful! This recipe is a KEEPER! Thanks so much for asking me to be involved. I just sent these cookies off to my friend Debi of Hunter’s Lyonesse. Share the love!
http://www.glutenfreecat.com/2012/12/vegan-pumpkin-spice-chocolate-chunk-cookies/
I am so glad you enjoyed these, Heather! Your cookies look amazing, and Debi was a great choice for this wonderful cause. Thank you for joining in. xoxo