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| Gluten Free Mix: Bob's Red Mill Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix |
BRAND: Bob's Red Mill
COST: $5.99
SIZE: 22oz (Makes 24 cookies)
COST PER OZ: $0.27/oz
CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: YES
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: In-House
ORGANIC: NO
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: N/A
VEGAN: Optional
GLUTEN FREE FACILITY: YES
LOCATION OF FACILITY: Milwaukie, OR
*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.
REVIEW:
It's easy enough to buy a bag of gluten free goodies at the grocery store, but when you want hot, out-of-the-oven fresh cookies, you're on your own. At first glance, gluten free baking might seem intimidating as most recipes call for a myriad of bean flour and natural thickeners, but Bob's Red Mill Chocolate Chip cookies makes things simple.
If you don't have the energy to start from scratch, Bob is your man. This Oregon-based company has been producing a variety of whole grain products since 1978, which now includes an entire gluten free line. Bob's Red Mill is dedicated to producing legitimately gluten free flours and mixes, all tested in their own custom facility to adhere to the R5 Elisa Test (a state-of-the-art and highly accepted kit that accurately detects 1.5 parts per million (ppm) of gliadin, a glycoprotein that helps make gluten).
Bob's gluten free chocolate chip cookies come in Bob's signature simple bag equipped with everything you need to get started. All you need to supply for completion is a half a cup butter or margarine, one egg and two tablespoons of water.
The mix itself is animal and dairy free, so you can make this recipe vegan if you so choose by simply using your favorite egg and butter substitutes. The package even suggests a cornstarch and water substitute for the egg. For the test recipe, I used the real deal, but I'm a sucker for butter.
The process began with my room temperature butter, which I creamed with electric beaters. I then added one large egg and the recommended two tablespoons of water. At this point, the mixture looks a tad watery and isn't completely mixing together, but remember, water and oil don't mix, so you're fine.
From there, it's just a matter of adding Bob's mix, which I folded in with my spatula, then kneaded with my hands until the dry bits were completely saturated with buttery goodness. And ... that's it. You're ready to start spooning tablespoon-sized rounds onto a greased baking sheet. Pop the sheet in the oven at 350° for about 15 minutes, and get the milk ready for dipping.
Tiny tip: If you like your cookies a wee bit raw in the middle, take them out at 15 minutes. My cookies needed an extra five minutes or so to cook all the way through. I suggest just keeping your eye on them after the initial 15, and don't worry if they don't turn super brown on top – they're still ready.
In terms of simplicity, you can't get much better than this. I used one large bowl, some beaters and a spatula. I didn't even have to measure anything.
It seems to me that if you're going out of your way to heat up the oven and dirty the dishes, you want a really delicious, satisfying cookie. Well, you're truly in for a treat with these puppies. They have a slightly crunchy outside and a gooey center with all of the familiar flavors of your traditional chocolate chip morsel.
Because they are made with such ingredients as garbanzo bean flour and potato starch, they're bound to have a slightly different texture, but the consistency only added to their gooey chewiness, so it worked in the cookie's (and my) favor.
Without all of the added butter, these goodies are not too shabby in the health department with three grams of fiber and only two grams of fat. An estimated 260 calories per serving after preparation isn't bad either. The serving size is two cookies, and I personally I could only eat one of these hefty, two-inch beauties.
Another quick tip: I added a few drops of vanilla extract to the second round to make them taste even more authentic.
You can find Bob's Red Mill brand at almost any grocery store, usually in the baking section. For more information or to buy in bulk (some people really like cookies!), please visit www.bobsredmill.com.
Taste: Just what you would expect from grandma's oven: Authentic chocolately, buttery goodness. These cookies are super satisfying. Eat hot, right out of the oven with a cold glass of milk.
Labeling: You'll find that all of Bob's Red Mill products are found with similar no-nonsense labeling you can easily navigate. Simple baking directions and nutrition facts are found on the back.
Packaging: A simple bag that can be resealed with some tape or a clip. No unnecessary boxes or bags within bags to feel guilty about.
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RATING:
Texture: 4
Taste: 5
Value: 5
OVERALL: 4.7
Reviewed 020711 by Mallory L.
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