Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most famous cookies out there. That perfect blend of soft doughy goodness with rich melted chocolate sends the taste buds craving more.

Because I was making the gooey goodness, I wanted to see where the cookie actually originated from.

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The creator was Ruth Wakefield. According to Nestle Toll House Story:

“One day, while preparing a batch of Butter Drop Do cookies, a favorite recipe dating back to Colonial days, Ruth cut a bar of our NESTLÉ® Semi-Sweet Chocolate into tiny bits and added them to her dough, expecting them to melt. Instead, the chocolate held its shape and softened to a delicately creamy texture.”

I love when recipes come together by accident and develop into an American favorite!

Since my children have a gluten and dairy restriction I decided to alter this recipe to fit their dietary needs. They made this recipe completely on their own. The only guidance I gave them was with reading the package. Even though it took them 30 minutes to prepare, they had the best time measuring and mixing.

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These cookies turned out so well. I am so proud of them and look forward to helping them develop a life of cooking and baking gluten free and vegan.

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF, V)

Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most famous cookies out there. That perfect blend of soft doughy goodness with rich melted chocolate sends the taste buds craving more. Since my children have a gluten and dairy restriction I decided to alter this recipe to fit their dietary needs. They made this recipe completely on their own. The only guidance I gave them was with reading the package. Even though it took them 30 minutes to prepare, they had the best time measuring and mixing. These cookies turned out so well. I am so proud of them and look forward to helping them develop a life of cooking and baking gluten free and vegan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups Namaste Foods Gluten Free Flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup vegan butter Earth Balance.
  • 3/4 cup vegan sugar Wholesome Sweeteners, organic
  • 3/4 cup vegan brown sugar, packed Wholesome Sweeteners Light Brown Sugar, organic
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1- 6 oz container SO Delicious Coconut Vanilla Yogurt
  • 2 cups vegan chocolate chips Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a small bowl mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In standing mixer, mix butter, sugar, and brown sugar together until the its thoroughly incorporated.
  • Add vanilla an yogurt, a little at a time.
  • On a low setting, slowly add flour mixture. Mix until all is smooth.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Scoop a tablespoon of batter and place on ungreased cookie sheet or one covered with parchment paper. Make sure to space your cookies 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.

Notes

If you are a vegetarian or a vegan that is not too concerned with the vegan sugar- you can use Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips. They are diary free.
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