Raw Chocolate, Macadamia Macaroons

Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
2 Cups Coconut (raw dehydrated and unsweetened- shredded or flakes)
1 Cup Raw Cacao Nibs (ground to powder)
1 Cup Raw Almonds (ground to flour/meal)
1/2 Cup Raw Macadamia Nuts (ground to flour/meal)
1 tsp Sea Salt
Wet Ingredients:
3/4 Cup Raw Agave Nectar
2 Tbs Raw Coconut Oil (cold pressed)
1 Tbs Vanilla Extract

Procedure
1. In Food Processor - Combine Coconut, Cacao Powder*, Almond Meal/Flour*, Macadamia Nut Meal/Flour* and Salt.  Pulse until well blended.

2. Add Agave Nectar, Coconut Oil and Vanilla Extract to Food Processor and mix until dough forms (approx. 20-30 seconds).

3. Scoop into 'Macaroon' balls and place on your Dehydrating Trays (be sure to have the non-stick sheets placed on top of the dehydrating screens first).

4. Place macaroons into dehydrator.  Set drying tempature at 110° - 115° and let dehydrate for approximately 8-12 hours.  Then remove macaroons from the non-stick sheets and place directly on the dehydrating screens.  Return to the dehydrator for an additional 12-18 hours or until macaroons are no longer sticky.

5. Store Macaroons in Refrigerator in an airtight container or bag for up to 2 weeks.   You can also store the cookies in the freezer for up to a month.

6. ** Note:  Use your VitaMix to grind the Cacao Nibs into Powder and your Almonds & Mac Nuts into a mealy flour before adding to the food processor.

Servings
Yield: 54

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 24 hours

Source
Author: Erika - A Little Insanity
Web Page: http://www.aLittleInsanity.com