[froggythefrog]

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Originally Posted by littlemonster

Ah! After just reading these comments, I'm sooooo excited to make these.

So, after reading all of that, which would be better to use, coconut oil? or coconut milk?

I've never cooked with either before so I'm a little unsure.

Coconut oil! It's not to add a coconutty flavor to the cookies or anything like that. It's what works to give the cookies a really nice chewy texture.

 

[FitChick99]

I made these, exactly as the recipe stated, and boy are they GOOD!! Just had one warm out of the oven

. I used Hershey's Special Dark cocoa. I used parchment paper on the cookie sheets and the cookies came off NO problem! I got 29 small cookies

This recipe will definitely be a keeper to bring to a future family function!

Thanks for the recipe!

 

[sallyomally]

Good Lord! Coconut oil is expensive! I checked Kroger and found it was $15.00! Disappointing because I really wanted to make these.

 

[Tofu-N-Sprouts]

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Originally Posted by sallyomally

Good Lord! Coconut oil is expensive! I checked Kroger and found it was $15.00! Disappointing because I really wanted to make these.

Sadly, it is expensive. (Don't tell anyone, we get ours at WALMART and it's considerably cheaper)

You CAN use Earth Balance Shortening instead, the texture is a bit different but still good.

 

[sallyomally]

OK. I'll check WalMart first and if no luck switch to plan B.

 

[Tofu-N-Sprouts]

I think someone in this thread actually used coconut milk? Can't vouch for that...

I use it for the texture, so the not-extra-virgin (or more refined, not sure what it's called) coconut oil works really well - without much of a a coconutty taste.

If you want more of the coconut taste, use the extra-virgin, less refined (and MORE EXPENSIVE) coconut oil.

 

[sallyomally]

Hmmm.. so the less expensive on works best? I like the sound of that. I'll check WalMart .

 

[shannon1976]

I also used the cheapie coconut oil from Wal*mart.

 

[karenlovessnow]

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Originally Posted by karenlovessnow

Total hit. I didn't have coconut oil, but I had an opened can of cream of coconut, so I threw in a little of that. Gave it an awesome flavor and didn't hurt the texture any.

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Originally Posted by Tofu-N-Sprouts

I think someone in this thread actually used coconut milk? Can't vouch for that...

Ummm...that would be me!

I'm really bad with making substitutes when I don't have an original ingredient that a recipe calls for. Luckily this one turned out just fine!

Edit: I used 'cream of coconut' and not coconut milk, I'm guessing there's a difference?

I was just re-reading through some of the posts and I have to laugh at how many VBers changed the recipe and still had good results...just goes to show it really is an awesome recipe...you can't ruin it!

 

[Tofu-N-Sprouts]

No, no, no. I think that's a GREAT idea, not a "bad substitution" at all!! I only meant I hadn't tried it myself, so couldn't swear how it worked. Now I may try it just to see, it definitely sounds good!!

 

[SonicEarth]

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Originally Posted by sallyomally

Good Lord! Coconut oil is expensive! I checked Kroger and found it was $15.00! Disappointing because I really wanted to make these.

Coconut out is $6 for a 14 oz jar at Whole Foods.

 

[Tofu-N-Sprouts]

Few of us are lucky enough to have a Whole Foods near by. Or the money to shop there.

 

[karenlovessnow]

I made these last night for my guitar group's Christmas celebration...I didn't change anything this time but I did add vegan white chocolate chips (from Pangea) and macadamia nuts...

They were a HUGE hit!!

 

[Tofu-N-Sprouts]

I totally have to try those white chocolate chips in these now!! I was thinking you'd tried them.

 

[smedley]

i have made these cookies soo many times--a delight all around and every time!!!

 

[Tofu-N-Sprouts]

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Originally Posted by smedley

i have made these cookies soo many times--a delight all around and every time!!!

You only make them to bribe John with... he still likes me (and my cookies) better ;-)

 

[tdiprincess]

Well, I just made these. I must say that these are by far the MOST beautiful cookies I've ever made! My omni hubby said that they were excellent and you would NEVER know that they are vegan!

I only used flax meal and milk. No egg replacer stuff. Came out great. I also used Oat milk instead of soy and it came out fine. IMO they were a bit too sweet so I think I will cut down the sugar a little bit. I think 1/2c each will be allright.

But superb!!!

 

[saxyphonist]

I've made these several times and they've always been delicious. Added almond extract and some almond slivers just now — even better!

 

[Xure]

I am going to make these cookies with a gluten-free and wheat-free flour. I will let you guys know how they turn out. I have been craving some good chocolate chip cookies!

 

[tdiprincess]

Let me know how those turn out, since I'd like to try making a batch of gluten free ones

. I made them for a second time.. I used a whole wheat flour from my local co-op. It was a bit grainy, so next time I think I'll stick to my normal whole wheat flour. The stuff I bought was better suited for pancakes or oatmeal cookies. I also used up the milk chocolate chips I found in the cupbard, I must say having had vegan chocolate chips, the milk chocolate ones were really crappy. Even DH who LOVES milk and chocolate, liked the vegan better LOL.

I also put too much baking soda in, I measure 2Tbsp instead of 2t...whoops. I caught it and took a bunch out, but I may have taken too much out since they didn't flatten out like the first batch.

So next time, I'll be more careful

. They still tasted great and I had given some away to family and they loved them, so still good even with the "mess ups" Awesome recipe!!