It wasn’t until I got rid of cookbooks that I started to enjoy cooking. Sure, I still use them a bit, but looking back and forth at a recipe is tiresome. Throwing ingredients in a bowl and coming up with something halfway decent is fun. A little like being a scientist or artist, right?
So, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Memorize the basic formula of cookies, and you can make them yourself. Somebody has to make up original recipes, so why not you?
BASIC COOKIES
2 cups any kind of flour or combination of flours (almond, wheat, spelt, oat to name a few. I recommend at least 1/2 cup wheat for the right consistency)
1t baking powder1/2t baking soda
1/2t cinnamon (optional)
1/2t salt
1/2 cup butter, Earth Balance or coconut oil (coconut oil gives a flavor and doesn’t keep cookies together as well, but it will work)
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins, almonds, chocolate chips or whatever you like
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together your dry ingredients and add in the wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly. If your dough is too dry, add your choice of milk in tablespoons until you have the right cookie consistency. Roll into balls and flatten on baking pans. Cook for about 12 minutes.
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Wendy — I just wanted to let you know that, partly inspired by your blog, we have gotten rid of the margarine and have started using coconut oil in its place. While it was a health-inspired move, I’ve been very pleased to see that cookies basically come out just as good! Thank you!!!
So nice to hear, Barb! makes me keep writing. all the best, Wendy
I just started to cook with Coconut oil and milk (in a can). Delicious, that is all I can say!