Recipe Template: Toasted Oat Macaroons

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These really simple cookies are made without flour or butter (or egg yolks for that matter). They have a good amount of fiber from the oats and very healthful fats from the nuts. They would make a great lunchbox snack and are incredibly easy to vary, as you will see with the choices below. 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. On a sheet pan, spread:
11/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
choose a NUT1 cup pecans1 cup walnuts1 cup whole almonds1 cup cashews 

Bake for 15 minutes, shaking the baking sheet occasionally, until the oats are lightly browned and the nuts are toasted and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly. Leave the oven on. 

2. In a food processor, combine the cooled nuts and oats with:
choose a SUGAR2/3 cup granulated sugar2/3 cup light brown sugar2/3 cup coconut sugar
choose a FLAVORING1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon cardamom1/8 teaspoon allspice1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt 

Pulse on and off until finely ground (do not overprocess).  

3. Transfer the nut-oat mixture to a bowl and stir in:
choose a FRUIT1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped dried pears1/4 cup chopped dried pineapple1/4 cup chopped dried cherries 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup dried currants 1/4 cup chopped dried mango
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

until well combined. The dough will be very sticky.  

4. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners. With dampened hands, form the mixture into balls the size of large walnuts. Place the balls 11/2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Gently flatten.  

5. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until the macaroons are set and very lightly browned around the edges. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.  

Makes about 2 dozen