Chocolate Oats & Honey Cut-Out Cookies (GF+Vegan) - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

Easter is approaching fast isn’t it? No worries, I got ya covered with this semi-healthy recipe.
My sis was telling me about these particular cookies that she’d gotten from a local bakery while I was away traveling. Apparently they were memorable because she still has been asking me to recreate them. The way she described them was that they’re just your basic shortbread cookie, but with that bakery vanilla flavor and a chocolate dip that makes them so good.

While I’m definitely going to make her some just like that, I was inspired by her talking about it to try making a little bit of a healthier version. You know, because sweets have a time and place, but it’s good to throw in a little more balance sometimes too. These cookies are made with minimal ingredients and they are so fast and easy.

I happened to be out of oat flour when I wanted to make these so I simply processed some rolled oats into my own flour and even with the extra step I think these took me under an from start to finish. Now if you want to get fancy with the chocolate dipping/decorating then you might need a little longer, but the point is that they’re simple.

My first few test batches were good, but I needed to do a little tweaking because I think I was being a too ambitious about keeping the ingredients low and they were lacking the texture I was going for. The flavor for even my least favorite batch was so good though. I don’t know how such a basic combination can turn into magic in the oven, but it does. The way I’d describe these final cookies is somewhere between a graham cracker and a chewy granola bar. Crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside and totally dip-able!

You can do any shape you want, by the way. I picked up a little Easter egg cutter the other day because I thought it would be fun for this month.

So I’m out guys, but I really hope you get the chance to try these and love them.

Chocolate Oats & Honey Cut-Out Cookies (GF+Vegan)
Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
3/4 cup raw (turbinado) sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
4 cups oat flour
2 teaspoons coconut oil
2/3 cup (about 120g) semi-sweet dark chocolate, roughly chopped
Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (190 C) and line a few cookie sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Cream coconut oil and sugar in a large bowl, then scrape sides and beat in honey, arrowroot, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Add oat flour a cup at a time and beat until dough is well mixed.
Divide dough into halves and roll out each portion, one at time, on a lightly floured surface in a layer about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes or just a sharp knife to cut squares. Place cookies side by side (no need for much spacing because these don't spread very much) and bake for 7 to 9 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove and cool completely before frosting.

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Comments

[hiroyamagishi]

Nice work once again! I'm just a little surprised seeing the term semi-healthy probably because it's never used to promote any food product! Haha. I wouldn't say I'm semi-friendly either. Nonetheless, I like the fact that you're not sugarcoating your already 'sweet' recipe.

[bangash113]

Hahaha boss (sweet) recipeeee (hiroyamagishi (68))

[gringalicious]

I think I got all of that, so thank you

[slimanepro]

Nice
Thanks for the recipe, simplicity and creativity
Well done ..

[pickyvicki]

Yummy.. That's what I'm talking about.. I have a quick question... The Oat flour you were out of.. Did you add Rolled oats ( like oatmeal) into your flour? Because, I have added oatmeal to Meatloaf.. And it was also really good. It made my Meatloaf very moist. Your cookie display is just beautiful. I love the way your camera takes pictures. And, I feel like there is still some hope with your last comment on how your Introduction post only made .21 lol .. When I get Big... I want to be just like you!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[gringalicious]

you are very kind. I ground some steel cut oats to make my own flour. Not sure I'd recommend that for everyone, it was a huge mess and put some wear and tear on my mixer for sure. Great commenting, thanks so much @pickyvicki

[pickyvicki]

Maybe it's best to stick with the oat flour then.. lol I like to simplify things.. so easy is best for me..

[yourinfo]

yummy,now i am feeling hungry..lol

[liwen12345]

haha oak flour = rolled oaks + flour

[gringalicious]

Haha, thanks @liwen12345!

[janrotas]

o my goodness im so in love right now.... i want to have some of this

[gringalicious]

you now have the recipe, give it a go @janrotas

[janrotas]

sure i would, weekend food adventure

[tamsguitar]

Would love it as my midnight snack!

[gringalicious]

good choice @tamsguitar, thanks for commenting

[pricelessrita]

Sweet! Cant wait to try this recipe...tonite

[gringalicious]

did you give it a try?

[seento]

I can't help but salivate and this post coming early in the morning ( in this part of the world). I can't help it than to visit kitchen now. Good job.

Please when will you have video channel like D-tube, learning would be much easier that way ?

[gringalicious]

Well, I'm actually working on getting into video right now so hopefully soon I'll be able to share. Thanks @seento!

[seento]

Great! Kindly inform us when it's ready.

[apkdl]

nice food :)

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[gringalicious]

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[jupertsphotos]

Yumyumyum. Can I get some?! 😊

[gringalicious]

thanks

[yusfriadi]

Great post. Nice photos. Really

[universalpro]

These cookies looks really delicious thanks for sharing @gringalucious

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting @universalpro

[marcosteem]

Amazing photography my friends

[gringalicious]

Thanks, I'm so glad @marcosteem!

[farhan12]

Sister wao you again come with new food when you eat with me that food

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting

[mrchef111]

Yummy! Another great post, with amazing content and awesome pictures! :)

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for your comments @mrchef111

[mrchef111]

You are most welcome! :)

[introvert-dime]

It looks so delicious. You rock .

[gringalicious]

thanks @introvert-dime

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[dailylight]

Brilliant shots my friend! They are looking delicious! You posted the recipe to i think it's my time to get to the kitchen and make some of those delicious cookies <3
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[gringalicious]

Thanks @dailylight !

[bangash113]

Chocolate Oats & Honey Cut-Out Cookies yuuuum
Wow you have share so delicious and beutiful pix cookies

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment

[bangash113]

gringalicious (74) thanks for read my comments and reply from your busy time.again thanks

[tomasbonillo]

Hey @gringalicious, great post! I enjoyed your content. Keep up the good work! It's always nice to see good content here on Steemit! Cheers :)

[tomasbonillo]

Hey @gringalicious, great post! I enjoyed your content. Keep up the good work! It's always nice to see good content here on Steemit! Cheers :)

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The phisher commented on a huge number of posts claiming they are not original and included links to external sites, comments owners flagged the comments reducing my reputation to (-1).

I used Stolen system recovery and it recovered the account yesterday. Since recovery I am trying to edit the phisher’s comments but they don’t respond. Other comments are editable. I have tried to include screenshots for my account and what happens when I try to edit the comments, but I can’t upload images because the reputation is low.

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Thanks.

[fazlehassan]

wow...amazing...i hope it so testy....i like your post very much....And waiting for your next post

[gringalicious]

So good to hear from you @fazlehassan!

[leehyunmin]

It's cookie time😆 Let us party🎂 Yeah!

[gringalicious]

Hehe, yay for any party! Thanks @leehyunmin!

[zenasc]

Uuuughhh yuuum! These look AMAZING!
I am a huge huge fan of oatmeal cookies, they're one of my favorite cookies, right next to chocolate chip, and chewy chocolate cookies.
I also love the fact that they are so easy to make. I have a recipe that takes me literally 30 minutes between preparation and baking.
And it's also vegan, gluten free and delicious.
Yay for semi healthy treats!

[bangash113]

zenasc (39) good job

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting @zenasc

[blazing]

Wow beautiful thing you made and thanks for sharing about it this looks really delicious :)

[gringalicious]

Thanks @blazing!

[herverisson]

Nothing better than cookies to make my mouth water on a friday morning :) Have a good day @gringalicious!

[gringalicious]

Thanks @herverisson! I'm so glad you like this.

[bxt]

great post , dear.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much, great to hear from you @bxt

[larasayu]

looks tasty and easy, makes me want to re-bake your recipe :D

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment

[larasayu]

You're welcome dear 😊

[fangcan888]

This let me very have appetite

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting

[bornprince]

Woow! I need a take away!

[gringalicious]

a take away, ah yeah, you want an order to go?

[adenijiadeshina]

This are looking delicious. I guess they must be very delicious to eat right

[gringalicious]

thanks so much

[adenijiadeshina]

You are welcome @gringalicious

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[valth]

I should not have read this post before I'm able to go and eat! Haha, I'm so hungry now :) The cookies look amazing by the way.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the kind words @valth

[mudasirfarooq]

People have got to learn: if they don't have cookies in the cookie jar, they can't eat cookies.

[gringalicious]

I suppose you have a point there

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[chudic]

Looks delicious

[xuanito]

Your sister must be very happy to have such a wonderful sibling 😊 great recipe!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for your daily commenting @xuanito

[anna-mi]

So delicious! Perfect for the Easter days. I think that children these biscuits will especially enjoy.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for stopping by and commenting @anna-mi

[rafka90]

The cookies are delicious friends
I upvote and resteem

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the comment, upvote and resteem @rafka90

[rafka90]

you are welcome, friend

[smil3]

Look very delicious, hope can try it 😋😋

[gringalicious]

I hope you can try it also

[smil3]

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[olegas89]

I love this food sweet and delicious. such a cookie is good with fresh milk to drink very tasty. good post.

[gringalicious]

I agree, some good milk would be great with this cookie for sure, thanks @olegas89

[armiaaceh]

@gringalicious Thank you, the cookie recipe you post helps me and millions of other humans ,, I wait for the next recipe recipe,

[gringalicious]

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[armiaaceh]

Welcome @gringalicious,,
How are you my friend?

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[dianagomez]

@gringalicious how delicious and healthy these cookies are, your always so creative, I love all your post. I would like to go through my humble blog to suggest some tips or ideas since I have little time on the platform.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment @dianagomez

[dianagomez]

You're welcome, it's always nice to do it
I really like your posts

[cutiepie]

this is looking superb and yummy wow big fan of your delicious cookies :)

[gringalicious]

you are so very kind, thanks so much @cutiepie

[jmido8]

Love the easter style you added to the cookies. I haven't had an oat cookie for many many years now. I think i'm long due one of these!

[gringalicious]

I think you should give them a go @jmido8 and remedy the many years without an oat cookie - LOL

[lovethenature]

good post!

[gringalicious]

really?

[asridsyaref]

Delicious cookies..thanks for the resipe @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

you are so welcome and thanks for commenting

[gsimakauskaite]

oh wow! looks amazing :)

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting