Carob Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies
recipe adapted from Simple Treats
I made changes to the original chocolate PB fudge cookies a while back: I used to not be so keen on carob, but these cookies definitely changed that fact and I find myself making this version even more often than the chocolate-based one.
1/2 cup ground oats
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup crunchy natural peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup carob chips
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon carob powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
In a medium bowl, combine syrup, oil, PB, and vanilla.
In another medium bowl, sift together barley flour, carob, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Whisk in oats and carob chips.
Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Divide dough into 20 equal portions. Flatten dough, as it does not spread much while baking. Bake for 8 minutes, or until cookie is set.
Leave cookies on sheet for a few minutes before placing them on the cooling rack.
Yield: 20 cookies
VeggieGirl said,
October 6, 2007 at 11:48 am
these cookies are soooo delicious, with a great, dense texture. haha, you KNOW I’m still thrilled that you’ve “crossed over” into the wonderful world of carob :0D
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Celine said,
October 6, 2007 at 12:20 pm
we’re part of the carob cult like whoa!
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Ash said,
October 6, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Oh yum, I’ll have to try this carob version! I’ve had carob before but I’ve never actually baked with it myself yet.
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Yay said,
October 6, 2007 at 2:00 pm
wheat-free? i am so there!
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Hilary said,
October 6, 2007 at 3:14 pm
i’d like to join the cult! :)
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Celine said,
October 6, 2007 at 3:35 pm
I hope you’ll like, Ash! I like that there’s no dry sweetener at all in this version.
join in, Hil! :D
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atxvegn said,
October 7, 2007 at 4:52 am
Yay for more GF cookies!
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johanna3 said,
October 9, 2007 at 12:15 am
thanks for share!!
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Deb Schiff said,
October 10, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Celine,
I use carob pretty frequently (although not so veganly, but my recipes are easily veganized). Looking forward to trying out your carob cookies. They sound fabulous!
d.
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Jess said,
October 17, 2007 at 5:41 pm
I made these for my family’s huge thanksgiving get-together and they were a hit! This was my first experience with carob…now I’m hooked! They are dense and so so chocolatey (I used vegan chocolate chips in place of carob chips). I really appreciated that there was no refined sugar in these! Thanks, I love your blog ;)
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Celine said,
October 18, 2007 at 6:55 am
woohoo, Jess! I like to mix carob powder/chocolate chips too. I’m so happy you enjoyed these!
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Deb Schiff said,
November 7, 2007 at 4:15 pm
Just wanted you to know that I made these (with a couple of alterations) and posted about them here: http://alteredplates.blogspot.com/2007/11/rich-cashew-carob-cookies.html (photos included). Thanks for posting such yummy cookies! Mine turned out to be very tasty indeed.
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