{"id":11003,"date":"2010-04-18T11:44:04","date_gmt":"2010-04-18T15:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=11003"},"modified":"2010-04-18T11:44:04","modified_gmt":"2010-04-18T15:44:04","slug":"quinoa-spice-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2010\/04\/quinoa-spice-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Quinoa Spice Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/OHC_quinoa_cookies.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11004\" title=\"Quinoa Spice Cookies \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/OHC_quinoa_cookies-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/OHC_quinoa_cookies-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/OHC_quinoa_cookies.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Naturally when I started playing around with quinoa, I\u00a0immediately\u00a0went the dessert route. \u00a0&#8220;Hey I bet I could make cookies. \u00a0How awesome would that be? Protein powered cookies!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This was actually my first baking experiment with quinoa. \u00a0I wanted something that sort of reminded me of fall, cozy times, and early sunsets.<\/p>\n<p>These cookies totally deliver and are actually one of the few cookies that get better with time!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Andrea&#8217;s Quinoa Spice Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1.5C Cooked Quinoa<\/li>\n<li>1C Whole Wheat Pastry Flour + 4 TBSP<\/li>\n<li>2tsp Cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2tsp Allspice<\/li>\n<li>1\/2tsp Ground Clove<\/li>\n<li>1\/2tsp Baking Powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4tsp Baking Soda<\/li>\n<li>2TBSP Sugar<\/li>\n<li>2TBSP Ground Flax<\/li>\n<li>1\/2C Dried Cranberries<\/li>\n<li>1\/2C Crushed\/chopped Walnuts<\/li>\n<li>1C Soymilk<\/li>\n<li>2TBSP Molasses<\/li>\n<li>2tsp Vanilla Extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preheat oven at 350 degrees. \u00a0In medium sized mixing bowl, combine soymilk, vanilla, and molasses. \u00a0Whisk until combined, set aside. \u00a0In a large mixing bowl combine all remaining ingredients. \u00a0Mix until everything is combined. \u00a0The flour will start to coat the quinoa. \u00a0Add in the liquid mixture to the quinoa mixture slowly. \u00a0Stir until everything is combined. \u00a0If the mixture seems thick and like you might need more liquid, add a splash more of soymilk.<\/p>\n<p>On a lined or greased cookie sheet, drop the cookie mixture by the spoonful. These take a little bit longer to cook than regular cookies. \u00a0About 12 minutes or a few minutes longer. \u00a0Just until the cookies firm up and a toothpick comes out clean.<\/p>\n<p>Allow to cool for a few minutes and then serve.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/OHC_quinoa_cookies2.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11005\" title=\"Quinoa Spice cookies \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/OHC_quinoa_cookies2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/OHC_quinoa_cookies2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/OHC_quinoa_cookies2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>I know that looks like a lot of ingredients but don&#8217;t let it scare you away! \u00a0It&#8217;s mostly spices and these cookies are really easy to put together.<\/p>\n<p>These cookies turned out exactly like I was hoping they would! They remind me of a nice spice or gingerbread cookie that are common around the holidays. \u00a0Every time Scott and I eat these cookies, the phrase, &#8220;Dang this are some good cookies!&#8221; is frequently heard. :p<\/p>\n<p>What I&#8217;m finding with quinoa is that it does make batters heavy and increases the cooking time. \u00a0This is the case the with the cookies, they cook longer than regular cookies. \u00a0Just keep an eye on them to make sure you don&#8217;t over cook them.<\/p>\n<p>Just an FYI, all the cookies (and most everything actually) I make freeze wonderfully. \u00a0This cookies will last in the freezer and just zap them quick in the microwave when you want a nibble.<\/p>\n<p>These cookies are chewy, crunchy, and spicy. \u00a0They are perfect little bites of a healthy dessert.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun guys and remember, always play with your food! \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naturally when I started playing around with quinoa, I\u00a0immediately\u00a0went the dessert route. \u00a0&#8220;Hey I bet I could make cookies. \u00a0How awesome would that be? Protein powered cookies!&#8221; This was actually my first baking experiment with quinoa. \u00a0I wanted something that sort of reminded me of fall, cozy times, and early sunsets. 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