06.10.2007 Carob Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies

I used to not be so keen on carob, but these cookies definitely changed that fact.

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 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