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| I just discovered this adorable china plate. Isn't it wonderful? |
Dear friends,
Today I want to talk about cookie love. Cookies are one of
my favorite desserts to make and eat.
Here in Zamland, I don’t often bake cookies, mostly because
some ingredients aren’t as readily available here as they are in mom’s pantry
back in Michigan… and also because cookies aren’t so much appreciated here.
Zambians love tea time. And, they really appreciate something
to “support the tea.” White bread [insert frowny face], packaged British style
biscuits, scones, and cake are all popular tea-support choices. More is more here (think: quantity not quality). Not cookies—full
of little decadent gems of chocolate from halfway around the world to be enjoyed in small portions. No. not
cookies.
A friend in Lusaka had kitchen sharing rules. One rule was
that she would only share chocolate chips with Westerners who had spent at
least a month-and-a-half in Zambia. This rule was put in place to ensure that
her precious chocolate chips were being shared with people who would appreciate
her sacrifice and generosity in allowing them to eat chocolate chips from the homeland!
I digress…
What I really wanted to share with you is the cookie
recipe I recently tried. These little guys are by no means health food, but they’re
super easy to make, and if you like chocolate and peanut butter, they will
satisfy even the strongest of your cravings.
If you come from a family the size of mine… you may want to
double the batch or the boys will probably eat them all before the girls have a
chance to try them. But, if you’re like me and live far from your hungry brothers…
and don’t want to share your cookies with those who don’t truly appreciate
their yumminess, this will make plenty of
cookies for you and your roomie and any chocolate-loving friends who drop by
for tea. And, who knows, you may be able to sneak a few into the freezer for a
later date (I’m positive they would be delicious frozen!).
Super Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (no flour)
2/3 cup oats (I used quick, because that’s what we have
here)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup peanut butter (I used a combo of store bought and fresh local peanut butter, because that’s what I had)
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup chocolate chips
Combine oats and soda.
Add other ingredients (except chocolate) and stir to combine.
Mix in the chocolate at the end.
Drop onto cookie sheets. You can flatten if the dough mounds are tall—they do melt down in the oven though.
Add other ingredients (except chocolate) and stir to combine.
Mix in the chocolate at the end.
Drop onto cookie sheets. You can flatten if the dough mounds are tall—they do melt down in the oven though.
Bake at 177C (350F) for 9-11 minutes. You want the cookies
to look very soft when you pull them from the oven—bake just until the outside
is golden.
My dough made 16 cookies
PS- Sadly, my cookie picture is pretty unimpressive, and actually rather pathetic... if you really want to get motivated to try this recipe, visit the link to the original recipe and you will see amazing pictures of these cookies.
PS- Sadly, my cookie picture is pretty unimpressive, and actually rather pathetic... if you really want to get motivated to try this recipe, visit the link to the original recipe and you will see amazing pictures of these cookies.
LOVE the plate...very cute. I think you should make it your signature plate and try to include in regularly on the table.
ReplyDeleteI also like the chocolate chip rule....cc should not be wasted on those who don't fully appreciate them regardless of country of residence.