Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Vegan-ish Chocolate Chip Cookies

What I miss most about living in NYC is the ease with which you can get "special" ingredients for making say, vegan chocolate chip cookies.  However, no matter where I look for soy butter (unless I make it), I don't think I will ever find it where I am living.  That doesn't stop me though, from trying to make a healthier option for my family, who lately has been trying to make better food choices.

I chanced upon this recipe on this vegan website, but added chopped almonds to the mix.  Because I had no soy butter, I used regular butter instead, and it was amazing.   Reminds me a little of the Famous Amos cookies we always buy in Singapore.  Can't wait to make my family try this! It's the best chocolate chip cookie recipe I have ever encountered.   I like that it uses flax seeds as an egg replacer.  This is what I love about vegan baking and cooking-- you'll realize that there are always healthier options :)