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Finding the Perfect Paleo Cookie, Take One

Thursday, August 23, 2012


This past Monday, there was nothing in the world that I needed more than a chocolate chip cookie. You know what I mean? So, after daydreaming about cookies all afternoon, I did a search for "Paleo chocolate chip cookies" in the old Google machine and found a recipe, which looked awesome.

They really looked amazing, and I couldn't wait to make them. I followed the recipe and was rewarded with what looked and felt like chocolate chip sand. Is there really no liquid in this recipe? I wondered as a cloud of coconut flour dust floated through the air. The "batter" wouldn't stick together when I rolled it, but I was fully committed, so I finally just threw some almond milk in the bowl, gave it a stir, and hoped for the best. That helped.


In the oven, they smelled like cookies. That was a good sign. I have to say that in the kitchen, I'm pretty damn good. So by this time I was frustrated. It's not hard to follow a recipe, and it's annoying when you do and it doesn't work. I started to wonder if the blogger behind the recipe I had found just made a batch of cookies from one of those sausage-looking rolls of pre-made batter and then told us all that they were Paleo. Probably.

They finished baking and I tasted one to decide that I think they're pretty good. My mom, however, hates them. I proclaimed excitedly (because I'm always excited when I discover something new that's Paleo--you should have seen me when I realized what the hell a Larabar was), "I'm going to call them shortbread!" (because they're not cookies),  to which she very quickly responded, "Ew--no--I wish they were shortbread. They're more like crab cakes."

I don't know what she's talking about, because at least a crab cake is moist. I guess they kind of look like crab cakes. They are a little on the thick side, if that's what it really takes to be a crab cake. They're pretty decent dipped in coffee, though.

I understand that there are some things that coconut flour and honey just can't do. I get it. Paleo people don't get to eat cookies anytime like normal people. I'm okay with it, but some days I'm going to need a cookie.

So yeah, they look a little like crab cakes. But they taste a little like chocolate chip cookies.

And the search continues.

10 comments:

  1. Those look delicious. I have to learn how to make vegan chocolate chip cookies - will surely be an adventure.

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  2. i know exactly what you mean...i was like that the other day but i really just wanted a brownie! I just popped some paleo choco chip cookies in the oven, i got the recipe from delightedmomma.com. she said they would be moist and chewy...we shall see!!

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  3. dude, have you tried the ones on Jenna's blog that I also ripped off and have on my blog??? they pretty damn good!!! Made with dates, almond butter, and coconut milk (among other things)?? They're actually a very good replacement for the real thing and they are DEFINITELY not dry. Here's my recipe: http://cupcakesomg.blogspot.com/2011/05/paleo-chocolate-chip-cookies-freedom.html

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  4. I just (like 5 seconds ago) found your blog (via Across the Pond) so, first of all, hello!
    Secondly, I have an AMAZING recipe for choc chip scones that I pretty much pretend are cookies. They are gluten and white-sugar free, so I think they are paleo? They are the opposite of dry and sandy! Here they are:
    http://www.savoringthethyme.com/2010/12/gluten-free-chocolate-chip-scones-with-elanas-pantry/
    She (Elana) also has a cookie recipe, which I haven't tried, but judging from how great all her other recipes have worked for me, I'm going to guess it's great.
    http://www.elanaspantry.com/dairy-free-gluten-free-chocolate-chip-cookies/
    Good luck!

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  5. I'm definitely going to try this recipe out! Thanks for posting!!!!

    xo

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  6. Hmmmm...maybe you could call them biscotti. That legitimizes the dunking part. When I need a gluten free snack I grab a Kind Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt bar. My husband refers to them as candy bars, but they are a little more healthy. I will never be able to just grab a cookie again in my lifetime. At Starbucks I gaze longingly into the pastry case knowing there is never anything in there I can eat without poisoning myself. I feel your cookie pain.

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  7. I'm surprised that they weren't a hit because they look so much like yummy chocolate chip cookies that I want to grab one right off that picture! Maybe if you keep looking there will be some more recipes for you to try out. I hope you can try a great cookie in paleo form soon! :)

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  8. Then have a cookie! I get the whole paleo thing, but life is too short to restrict yourself all the time :).

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  9. At least you tried! They actually don't look too bad to me! I'm sure you will find a better recipe out there that works for your tastes.

    xx,
    Erin

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  10. I'm a bit late to the discussion, and I'm a very picky eater and I LOVE LOVE LOVE these:

    http://www.primalpalate.com/recipe/chocolate-chip-cookies/

    Even my non-primal friends really liked them :)

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