I made these cookies before my 2013 challenge, so I don’t get to “count it” but that doesn’t mean that I can’t and won’t share it. I went to pre-school after all. I learned how to share.
Side note: My aunt was my pre-school teacher and it was awesome. I remember only two thngs – an awesome sandbox and the time that my dad came to pick me up and I pulled the fire alarm walking out to the car. Instead of telling the people at the school, my dad said “Let’s get out of here!” And we did.
We’re fugitives, I guess is what I’m saying.
Wow, that was off-topic.
So I made some cookies and they were good and I ate them. And I’m not feeling very chatty or witty or creative right now (not to mention that nothing I say will top the story I just told you anyway, so why bother, right?) so I’m just going to shut up already and give you the recipe.
So you can make them, too.
Or not. Whatever.
Carob Tahini Cookies
- 1 1/2 T tahini
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 T carob powder (cocoa powder works fine too)
- 1 T arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)
- 2/3 cup oat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 – 1 tsp cinnamon (optional, but encouraged)
Cream together tahini, egg, sugar and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients (I never do the whole mix in a separate bowl and then add a bit at a time thing, but if that’s your style, feel free.) and mix until combined.
Bake on a silpat or greased cookie sheet at 350 for 8-10 minutes.
These cookies were a product of a desire to finish up the bottoms of both my tahini jar and the bag of carob flour.
Sometimes I get in these moods where I just want to clear the clutter from life. Usually this just ends in a car full of bags and a trip to the Goodwill, but this time the end result was much nicer.
An edible result, especially if it is a cookie, can’t fail.
Also? How cute is this cupcake plate?!?! I got that in my huge tub-o-goodies from Santa.
It was right next to a very Spring-y looking cake platter. Which I think might have been a hint from Santa that I need to start honing my cake making skills.
Twist my arm.
Anyone else have any funny pre-school stories? Am I the only whatever-the-opposite-of-a-packrat-is out there? What do you do with the little bits of things left in condiment jars or on pantry shelves?
I am always trying to use up last little bits! Story of my life! These look soft and chewy. I bet the tahini was a nice touch in them with the carob. Great flavor pairing!
I get satisfaction out of using things up!
Pre-school–my mom sent me for 2 years – when I was 3 and 4 – because there weren’t a lot of kids in the neighborhood so she needed something for me to do. And she probably needed a break! During year 2 in pre-school, I had the habit of community organizing – I’d tell kids that I didn’t need to do task A or play game B because I’d already done it the previous year. And I’d try to get them to also fight the system.
I love that story! Once- I got lost in my preschool which was also a Baptist church and I got in a lot of trouble for walking into the church part and staring at the stained glass. I also had my first ice cream sandwich there- I was so freaked out that it was going to be ice cream with bread and lettuce and tomato…
You are not the only opposite of a pack rat out there! I compulsively get rid of clutter and things that aren’t essential. Feels so good!
These cookies look great as always! Tahini anything makes my day…
I saw a post yesterday that included carob flour . . . I have never used it! In fact, I’ve only tried it once (in chip form) many years ago, and didn’t like it. I wonder, since my taste buds are MUCH different now, if I’d like it. And, I’ve also been looking for some ways to use up some extra tahini that I have in my pantry!
My pre-school story: When I went to pre-school, I didn’t know any nursery rhymes, but I could sing every Barry Manilow song, word for word! My grandmother was so mad at my mom!
I didn’t see that challenge before – how cool! Pinning these cookies now
I love carob!
Anyway, no you’re not the only anti pack rat. I will make scarves to give to homeless people when I finish a project that has left me yarn over because the extra yarn stresses me out. I will give Jim random meals because “there’s a bit of these left over” he loves me (but not my cooking)
Yes the story was enough.
I got three good guffawgiggles out of it. Oh how I heart you.
Oh and you know how HLB bloggers are all about Oats in a jar?
Basically I am all about veggies in a jar.
So marinara, nut butters …anything that is a recepticle for something gets filled with veggies and shook till everything is coated.
But we both need this:
http://pinterest.com/pin/206180489162333401/
Back in the day when Kindergarten was pre-school, we had rugs that we used for nap time. Apparently, I took nap time seriously and had to be awakened by the teacher! (I guess I needed my beauty rest way back then!)
I’m pretty much the opposite of a pack rat too. Drives my family crazy but at least they have learned not to give me too many gifts.