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post #41 of 98
2/14/07 at 3:22pm
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Originally Posted by mllrym View Post
Is there a substitute for butter in recipes?
I've never used a butter substitute, so can't vouch for how any of them might perform. I know applesauce is a good substitute for butter in muffin-type recipes, but I don't know if it's recommended for cookies or not. (I know margarine is a horrible substitute for butter in cookies - makes them really flat and oily.)

Does anyone have any suggestions?
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post #42 of 98
2/14/07 at 3:34pm
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YOU are awesome and should publish a book. I would by several copies
This made me laugh right out loud! An ex of mine was always telling me I should open up a bakery called "The Dookie Bakery." I have a lot of problems with ... er ... eating enough fiber, let's say. So I developed this whole menu of Dookie items: Dookie muffins, Dookie bars, Dookie cookies.

Trust me, the few recipes on this thread are far more edible than the Dookie ones!
post #43 of 98
2/14/07 at 10:30pm
I made the PB/oatmeal/chocolate ones and oh my are they GOOD!!! I couldn't help myself and ended up eating 3 before breakfast
post #44 of 98
2/14/07 at 11:00pm
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My ds will go crazy if I make some of these cookies. Thanks for sharing!
post #45 of 98
2/15/07 at 10:50am
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Originally Posted by ATD_Mom View Post
This made me laugh right out loud! An ex of mine was always telling me I should open up a bakery called "The Dookie Bakery." I have a lot of problems with ... er ... eating enough fiber, let's say. So I developed this whole menu of Dookie items: Dookie muffins, Dookie bars, Dookie cookies.

Trust me, the few recipes on this thread are far more edible than the Dookie ones!


I'm so glad that people found this thread! These are the only cookies I've been making and my kids are loving them!!! I even ate half a batch all by myself and honestly did not gain a single pound (not that I'd recommend it).

I have a question, though. DH hates oatmeal, and he said he would really like these recipes if they didn't have oatmeal in them, but if I omit oatmeal, do I need more flour? I told him I'd be willing to make half without oatmeal if possible.

Oh, and as far as substituting maple syrup/honey for sugar in muffins and cakes, if you just make sure that you're only using 3/4c per 1 c sugar and decrease the liquids for each cup by 3-4 Tablespoons, the muffins and cakes turn out really good!

Shannon
post #46 of 98
2/15/07 at 11:13am
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Originally Posted by maxwill129 View Post
I have a question, though. DH hates oatmeal, and he said he would really like these recipes if they didn't have oatmeal in them, but if I omit oatmeal, do I need more flour? I told him I'd be willing to make half without oatmeal if possible.
I have no idear how to turn an oatmeal cookie into a non-oatmeal cookie! You've stumped me on this one. I think it would take a lot of experimentation with adding more flour.

I think I'd take the easy way out, though. You know, the "Sorry honey. I guess that leaves more for us." method.
post #47 of 98
2/23/07 at 6:58pm
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Originally Posted by ATD_Mom View Post
I have no idear how to turn an oatmeal cookie into a non-oatmeal cookie! You've stumped me on this one. I think it would take a lot of experimentation with adding more flour.

I think I'd take the easy way out, though. You know, the "Sorry honey. I guess that leaves more for us." method.
Yep. That's what I'm doing. I told him I will just have to make him some other cookies that won't be half as good, but what can you do? I love oatmeal, so I really don't want to stop using it!

Shannon
post #48 of 98
2/25/07 at 9:59pm
My dh just made some of the oatmeal/pb.choc chip cookies.

These are absolutely the BEST cookies we've evr had!!
post #49 of 98
2/25/07 at 10:34pm
Yum! I'm gonna try 'em.
post #50 of 98
2/26/07 at 12:32am
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Originally Posted by lilsparrow View Post
My dh just made some of the oatmeal/pb.choc chip cookies.

These are absolutely the BEST cookies we've evr had!!

post #51 of 98
2/28/07 at 7:51pm
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post #52 of 98
3/3/07 at 5:16am
These sound yummy... thanks for posting the recipes.... I'm going to try them out as soon as I buy some flax seed.
post #53 of 98
3/4/07 at 9:45pm
I didn't even put the chips in them yet (non on hand) and they were sooooooo good.
post #54 of 98
3/6/07 at 1:45am
This thread is making me hungry... I'll definitely try the cookies posted here.

It's reminding me of this amazing muffin recipe, I make it all the time and really love it. I use about 3/4 ww flour and 1/4 white, but I'm sure you could do all whole wheat. Make sure the bananas are REALLY ripe, I usually add a bit extra.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Seminar...ns/Detail.aspx
post #55 of 98
3/9/07 at 10:18pm
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Originally Posted by sleepnrain View Post
This thread is making me hungry... I'll definitely try the cookies posted here.

It's reminding me of this amazing muffin recipe, I make it all the time and really love it. I use about 3/4 ww flour and 1/4 white, but I'm sure you could do all whole wheat. Make sure the bananas are REALLY ripe, I usually add a bit extra.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Seminar...ns/Detail.aspx
Ooo, those look yummy!

Any suggestions for what to use instead of the sugar? How much honey/maple syrup?
post #56 of 98
3/12/07 at 12:10am
Ok, I'm eating one right now and they are pretty darn good! I just used some quick oats I had and they turned out good. YUM! The cinnamon w/the maple syrup is so yummy!
post #57 of 98
3/14/07 at 8:09pm
These sound good, can't wait to try them out.
post #58 of 98
3/15/07 at 10:47am
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Originally Posted by ATD_Mom View Post
The flaxseed meal is used as a substitute for fat in the recipe: 1 Cup of flaxseed meal will replace 1/3 C butter (or 3 Tbsp of flaxseed meal will replace 1 Tbsp of butter, etc.)

Does the above applies only to your recipes or is this a general thumb of rule for all other cookie recipes? I'm lookng for ways to cut down the butter in the few cookie recipes I have.

And I'm so glad I found your thread, I'm def gonna make some of those one you posted next week
post #59 of 98
3/15/07 at 10:57am
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Rule of thumb! On the front of my package of flaxseed meal it says 3 Tablespoons ground flax seed = 1 Tablespoon butter or cooking oil.

However, you have to be careful about how much you substitute. Too much of it, and you'll end up with fishy cookies (or whatever it is you're baking). Also, a food with too much flaxseed meal might make the eater run like mad to the bathroom. So I usually just substitute a portion of the fat with flaxseed meal.

When you substitute honey/maple syrup for sugar in recipes, you can take out some of the liquid - this also helps to cut down on the butter/oil in recipes.
post #60 of 98
3/15/07 at 11:33am
ATD mum, you rock, thanks!
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