Delicious treats

Its been quite a while since I made dessert around here...with access to already made vegan treats all over my neighborhood its been quite easy to just pick a little something up but after seeing these chocolate chip cookie sandwiches I might have to fire up the oven. I mean, what's not to love!? Have you made anything sweet lately? Be sure to stop on by Going home to roost for delectable recipes.

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Our eats: Chocolate covered chocolate chip cookies

Weekends are usually filled with trips to the garden, beach and a bit of shopping and over the last two days I did a little of all of the above. On Sunday I dropped off these tasty bits to the San Francisco vegan bake sale along with a box of bunny shaped snickerdoodles {proceeds benefited the house rabbit society} for visitors to get their snack on. After making these chocolate chip cookies it was quite clear that while they were perfectly round and tasted great, their curb appeal was a little lack luster so what did I do? Make a chocolate ganache for dipping, duh. Even the husband got in on the fun with the dipping....thankfully I got this shot in last night, we went to town on the left overs and only have 2 left!

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Chocolate chip cookies dipped in chocolate ganache

1/2 C. vegan butter

1 C. sugar

2 tbsp. molasses

2 flax eggs {2 tbsp flax mixed with 6 tbsp water}

2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 1/2 C. flour

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

vegan chocolate chips

Chocolate ganache dipping sauce

*Preheat oven to 350.

*In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. 

*Add in the molasses, flax eggs and vanilla and blend well. 

*Once mixed, add in the remaining dry ingredients. 

*Fold in chocolate chips and form in to small balls. 

*Bake for 10 minutes.

Once the cookies are cooled, you can dip or drizzle chocolate over the top for added deliciousness!

Make this, Chocolate chip cookies

I have been on the hunt for the perfect chocolate chip cookie and have come close a number of times...ok, so I would never turn down a cookie, but I want the most mouth watering cookie I can find and these tasty morsels from Angela of Oh she glows are amazing. Though I stopped at 5 tablespoons of butter instead of going the recommend 7 route, these were still a little on the greasy side so I would go with maybe 4 spoonfuls next time. These did however have the perfect crunch and stayed for 3 whole days in a closed container, my husband ate way more then he should have and had a lovely sugar rush at 10 pm so be sure to limit yourself! Get ready family and friends, tis the season for delectable baked goodies.

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Make this, Vegan Chocolate chocolate chip cookies

There really hasn't been a cookie I haven't been instant friends with and these vegan chocolate chocolate chip cookies from Joy the baker look almost too good to eat. Almost. You really can't go wrong with chocolate in my book and add a double helping of it plus chocolate bits and pieces for added measure simply make my mouth drool, how about you? Though the chocolate covered sunflower seeds are not vegan, there are plenty of chocolaty substitutes out there for all those that stay clear of dairy.  I've been on a new to me recipe kick lately and with the addition of cinnamon, espresso powder and seeds its officially a new to me flavor....so that means I have to make them right? Right!?

photos via joy the baker

Happy Weekend and 4th of July

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, anyone doing anything special for the 4th of July?  With a nice 3 day weekend ahead of us, my husband and I are planning a planting session and a few bike rides. If the weather is nice enough I would love to take the dog out to the beach, she has so much fun out there and its so nice to be out near the water.  Yesterday I whipped up a super fast and simple batch of chocolate chip cookies and thought I would share the recipe since they are pretty perfect for the impromptu dessert. Start to finish of these guys - 15 mins; and that includes the baking time!

Chocolate Chippies

2 Cups Flour

2 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

Cinnamon to taste {I usually use about 1 tsp}

Chocolate chips

3/4 Cups Sugar

1/3 Cup oil

1 tsp. Vanilla

1/4 Cup Water

1 Tbsp. milk {I used almond}

*Pre heat oven to 350 degrees

*Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and chocolate in a medium mixing bowl.  Set aside.

*Mix sugar, oil, vanilla, water and milk in small bowl.

*Combine both and scoop onto a lined cookie sheet

*Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy!

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"Cookies galore"

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It was a homemade cookie kind of day.  Made these vegan chocolate chip cookies that disappeared so fast, I made a second batch Sunday night!  These might be one of the best chocolate chip cookie recipes, I've had requests for them, even from the non vegetarian/vegan friends!