Nourishing Body, Mind, & Spirit

Carob Chip Cookies - A Guilt-Free Chocolate Alternative

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Equipment Needed:

Measuring Utensils, 2 Bowls, Baking Sheet, Ice Cream Scooper (optional), Parchment Paper

Ingredients:

3 cups Unbleached Flour ¾-1c Soy Margarine

⅔ cup Maple Syrup                                

½ teaspoon Sea Salt  

½ teaspoon Vanilla Flavor  (alcohol-free)

Directions:  

Cream the margarine and syrup mix well then add vanilla and salt to mixture.  Mix flour and carob powder then slowly add flour to creamed mixture and mix well.  Form by hand into small cookies and place on cookie sheet.  For thinner cookies, place dough in parchment paper and roll, then refrigerate for 30, then roll out with rolling pen and cut out with cookie cutter. Bake at 350◦ for 10-15 minutes, or for crisp cookies, bake at 325◦ for 15 minutes.