Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Gluten Free, Low Carb
Do you ever long for the foods you can't eat? That's me. The other day I was admiring (actually, lusting) after the sweets I found on Sally's Baking Addiction. Her website is absolutely awesome and her home-baked goods look so-o-o-o wonderful. The sad part is I'll NEVER KNOW how wonderful most of her products are because I have Celiac, and consuming just one of those beautiful wheat-laden treats would leave me deathly ill for hours--if not days.
However, I've learned that in baking--as well as in life--there's always other options. Options are good!! So what I usually do, is modify a wheat-based recipe to one that is not only gluten free, but also has fewer carbs than the original--because 'mucho carbos' (what's carbos in Spanish?) makes me put on the poundage. But in some cultures, the more poundage, the more beautiful you are. H-m-m-m. I think it's time to move ;-)
So, considering my longing for Sally's baked goods, her recipes are definitely on my radar for a gluten-free, low-carb makeover. Such is the case with this recipe. Sally made flourless "Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies", found here, that look amazing! However, I adapted her version to contain less sugar; plus, I threw in a few macadamia nuts. Personally, I think they turned out really good and I'm happy to report that my current lustful desire for a forbidden treat has been satisfied! Yay!! Thank you, Sally!!!
However, I've learned that in baking--as well as in life--there's always other options. Options are good!! So what I usually do, is modify a wheat-based recipe to one that is not only gluten free, but also has fewer carbs than the original--because 'mucho carbos' (what's carbos in Spanish?) makes me put on the poundage. But in some cultures, the more poundage, the more beautiful you are. H-m-m-m. I think it's time to move ;-)
So, considering my longing for Sally's baked goods, her recipes are definitely on my radar for a gluten-free, low-carb makeover. Such is the case with this recipe. Sally made flourless "Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies", found here, that look amazing! However, I adapted her version to contain less sugar; plus, I threw in a few macadamia nuts. Personally, I think they turned out really good and I'm happy to report that my current lustful desire for a forbidden treat has been satisfied! Yay!! Thank you, Sally!!!
Ingredients
1 C. almond butter (non-sweetened)
1/4 C. brown sugar substitute (I use Ideal)
1/4 C. granulated (powdered) erythritol
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 C. dark or sugar-free chocolate chips
1/2 C. chopped macadamia nuts
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix together the almond butter and the sugar subs., then add in the egg. Last, mix in the baking soda, chips and nuts. Scoop out about a heaping tablespoonful and roll in your hands, then pat it roundish and flattish and place it on the pan--do this step with the remainder of the batter. Bake for approx. 10 - 15 minutes (they won't look done, but will smell like it.) Makes approx. 12 - 15 cookies, depending on the size. These cookies are best if allowed to cool before eating. Enjoy!!
1 C. almond butter (non-sweetened)
1/4 C. brown sugar substitute (I use Ideal)
1/4 C. granulated (powdered) erythritol
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 C. dark or sugar-free chocolate chips
1/2 C. chopped macadamia nuts
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix together the almond butter and the sugar subs., then add in the egg. Last, mix in the baking soda, chips and nuts. Scoop out about a heaping tablespoonful and roll in your hands, then pat it roundish and flattish and place it on the pan--do this step with the remainder of the batter. Bake for approx. 10 - 15 minutes (they won't look done, but will smell like it.) Makes approx. 12 - 15 cookies, depending on the size. These cookies are best if allowed to cool before eating. Enjoy!!
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