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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookie Cake!


Wow, thank you all so much for your kind words and encouragement for my decision to study for my nutrition certification. I'm such a nerd right now with my nose constantly in my books. I'm completely in love with learning right now! I also realize that I'm spread a little thin, so I'm kind of all over the place. No worries though, things will get settled soon enough!

For now...


there's gluten free cookie cake!


The boys wanted chocolate chip cookies and I did not want to be in the kitchen any more that day. So, I asked if they would be interested in cookie cake. Who was I kidding? When are they not interested in cookie cake? They only deal was that I wanted to try out a gluten free version (my regular version). My boys are great with this team...they are always game for gluten/dairy free treats since they know Tony and I can have them too!


These were chewy on the inside while slightly crisp on the outside. Since I didn't frost these, the boys enjoyed them with ice cream on top.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookie Cake

1 cup coconut oil
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs (flax egg works too...2 TBSP mixed with 6 TBSP hot water)
1/2  cup coconut flour (almond flour works too)
1/2 cup tapioca flour
2/3 cup white rice flour
2/3 cup chickpea flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
2 cups dairy free chocolate chips

In large bowl, beat the coconut oil, white sugar, dark brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well. In a separate bowl, combine the flours, salt, baking soda and xanthan gum. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and beat until well blended. Next add the chocolate chips. Spread on a parchment lined 10 1/2x15 inch cookie sheet or 14 inch pizza pan. (I refrigerated the cookie on the pan for about 30 minutes at this point) Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 25 minutes. Cool the cookie in the pan on a cooling rack. Decorate as desired.


I used something a little different this time when I baked these. I used Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. I love this oil! It worked perfectly in this recipe since I needed a solid fat for the texture of the cookie. I've really been focusing on the quality of the ingredients I use when baking and while I can't always do organic, I do like having a healthy balance. We loved these and you absolutely could not tell they were gluten or dairy free. These are definitely in the birthday rotation!

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27 comments:

  1. Averie @ Love Veggies and YogaOctober 25, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    you did a great job on this one! no dairy, no gluten, and with coconut oil...I need to try this. I also like how you mention you can't always do organic but you're focusing on the quality of your ingredients. I love TT's coconut oil and flakes. They're all I use, too.

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  2. LisaOctober 25, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    This sounds amazing! Mmmmm.....and really, who doesn't love cookie cake!
    I've been baking (and doing most other things) with coconut oil and it really is totally amazing!

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  3. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    being a nerd is the best! i love that feeling. Keep your nose in that book. WOO!

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  4. Amy B @ Second City RandomnessOctober 25, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    You know how I feel towards cookie cake... LOVE!

    And ice cream is great on anything. It's never something I "crave", but I'm always glad it's there...

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  5. Pure2raw twinsOctober 25, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    first, wanted to say congrats! love reading and learning new things, best of luck to you :)

    and now these cookies, yum!

    xoxo

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  6. Evan ThomasOctober 25, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I can't remember the last time I had a cookie cake, but now you have them on my mid. I get the feeling this recipe will be really useful over the holiday season.

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  7. Evan ThomasOctober 25, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I can't remember the last time I had a cookie cake, but now you have them on my mid. I get the feeling this recipe will be really useful over the holiday season.

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  8. Kristina @ spabettieOctober 25, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    oh, my - I want this for breakfast right now! :) warm. no ice cream (brr!) with a cup of coffee. I may have to make this today.

    and I'm with Lindsay - YAY for nerds! :D

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  9. HeatherOctober 25, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I love that you said "since I didn't frost these the boys put ice cream on top"! TOTALLY what we would do!!! Hahaha.

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  10. Estela @ Weekly BiteOctober 25, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    This looks great! I need to pass this along to my friend (and have her look at your whole site). Her son has a gluten intolerance.

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  11. pureglow*16October 25, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    i have the same oil now!! its great. high quality :)

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  12. gfe--gluten free easilyOctober 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    When you are doing what you love, it all works out! :-) Awesome cookie cake, Sarena. I'm imagining how fabulous it tastes from your close-ups. ;-) And I love Tropical Traditions coconut oil, too.

    Shirley

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  13. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Gluten-Free Cookie Cake?! You just hit a weak spot.

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  14. Anna @ On Anna's PlateOctober 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Ahhhh, cookie cake-- cake of my youth! It seemed like EVERY birthday party included a Great American Cookie Company cookie cake! This looks awesome!

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  15. AlisaOctober 25, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I love, love, love cookie cake! This looks amazing Sarena.

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  16. Kim-Cook It Allergy FreeOctober 25, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Umm... YES PLEASE!! I want to go and make this right now. It is seriously screaming my name. ;) I have a weakness for cookie cakes.

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  17. Heather Iacobacci-MillerOctober 25, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    These remind me of childhood. mom used to make the chocolate chip cookie cakes and my sis did too until she had to go GF so she would LOVE this.

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  18. Alexis @ There She GoesOctober 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    this looks fan-freaking-tastic!

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  19. Tiff @ Love Sweat and BeersOctober 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I used to get cookie cake every year at my best friend's bday party. I hadn't missed it until I saw this. Yum!

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  20. blessedmamaOctober 26, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    They look like perfect bars! I wouldn't have frosted them either.

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  21. Christin@purplebirdblogOctober 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I love all the different flours... I'm really looking forward to being able to have more time to experiment in the kitchen again now that school is over, and one of the things I really want to play with is gluten-free baking. Some of my treats have been great while others have been quite disastrous! :)

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  22. thehealthyapronOctober 26, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    YUM!

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  23. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Those look AMAZING! And I'm sure the studying is time consuming but I bet you're doing well! Good luck!

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  24. HEABOctober 27, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Two words: THANK YOU! :)

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  25. Ella, RDOctober 27, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Congrats about working towards the certification! I'm an RD and it would be good for me to know more about other credentials. What does this one entail in terms of school and practice?

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  26. lynnOctober 27, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    woah - hold the phone on this one. COOKIE CAKE. congrats. you have won the prize. i don't know what prize it is, but you got it, girl. also, thanks for your comment on my last blog post :)

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  27. StephanieOctober 28, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I can not wait to try this!! Oh it sounds perfect!

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