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December 23, 2012 · 6:54 pm

Chocolate Chip and Walnut Gingerbread Bars

I was determined to make a gingerbread recipe for the holidays, and make it gluten and dairy free.  I tried this recipe twice!  But the second time around really was the charm.  I added walnuts and chocolate chips to the gingerbread for something different, so feel free to add your favorite cookie toppings!

Chocolate Chip and Walnut Gingerbread Bars

Pieces:

  1. 6 tbsp. softened vegan butter
  2. two thirds cup brown sugar
  3. three quarters cup white sugar
  4. one third cup molasses
  5. 1 egg
  6. 2 tsp. vanilla
  7.  2 cups gluten free flour (preferably one that has xantham gum in it)
  8. one half tsp. baking soda
  9. pinch of salt
  10. 4 tsp. ground ginger
  11. 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  12. 1 cup walnuts
  13. one half cup vegan chocolate chips (I used mini ones)
  14. cooking spray

Process:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.  Beat on low for one minute until combined.
  2. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla.  Beat another minute on low until combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon.  Beat again on low for one minute until combined.
  4. Add the walnuts and chocolate chips and stir them in with a spoon to incorporate.
  5. In an 8 by 13 inch greased baking pan, pour the cookie bar mixture.  Spread evenly in the pan.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, just until edges starts to brown slightly.
  7. Let cool, and cut into bars.

cookie bar

Happy Allergy Free Dessert-ing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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February 23, 2012 · 6:14 pm

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Most people who have spent quality time in the kitchen would agree that you are either a cook or a baker.  I am a cook.  Baking is a challenge for me, but I am willing to try.  I made a first attempt at Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies and was pleasantly surprised!  They definitely don’t taste gluten and dairy free… I think xanthan gum is the secret.  And the best part about baking is having sweet treats as leftovers!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pieces:

  1. 2 cups your favorite gluten free flour
  2. 1 tsp. xanthan gum
  3. 1 tsp. sea salt
  4. 1 tsp. baking powder
  5. one half tsp. baking soda
  6. 1 tsp. cinnamon
  7. 2 eggs or equivalent
  8. 4 tbs. vegan butter
  9. one quarter cup brown sugar
  10. three quarters cup white sugar
  11. 1 tsp. vanilla
  12. 2 cups gluten free oats
  13. 1 cup chocolate chips

Process:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla.  Whisk vigorously to combine.
  3. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ones and stir to combine.
  4. Pour in the oats and the chocolate chips.  Stir well.
  5. Refrigerate the dough for 10 minutes; it will be easier to work with.
  6. On a greased cookie sheet, drop small handfuls (or large tablespoons) of dough, leaving an inch in between each cookie.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, until the edges start to brown.
  8. Enjoy!

Happy Allergy Free Baking!

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