In which I try Again to make lemon macaroons

The secret to successful macaroons, at least according to my husband, is that the shredded coconut be more finely ground. If it's ground, he's a fan. If it's unground, he finds the texture off-putting. These were happily devoured by my son and his friend, as well as by my husband. Actually, I walked in on my 4 year old and his friend stuffing their cookies in their mouths so their hands would be free to snag some more. Then again, with these ingredients, it's not a bad thing.

ingredients:

1/2 cup water + 2 tsp egg replacer

1/2 cup coconut nectar

1 1/2 tsp lemon extract
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 tbsp ground vanilla bean

1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
1 tbsp ginger

1/4 cup ground chia seeds

3 cups shredded coconut, lightly chopped in food processor or in your coffee grinder

directions:

1. combine the egg replacer and water, then mix in the coconut nectar

2. add the lemon , the sea salt, vanilla bean, ginger, vanilla extract, and ceylon cinnamon

3. mix in the ground chia seeds

4. add the shredded coconut after chopping it in the food processor

5. mix thoroughly 

6. roll into balls and flatten, place on a lined baking sheet

7. makes 24-28 cookies

8. bake at 345 for 16 minutes

9. cool thoroughly

10. store in an airtight container