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Please help the pregnant person with the cookie craving! Can you make cookies without granulated sugar?

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:01

I am really craving a cookie, I'm 25 weeks pregnant and I need one.

I only have the stuff in my cupboard, I don't have brown sugar.

Please help!

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:30

Somepeople The diet can wait another day!

Kato I'm kind of Bishopbriggs as well! Like the border of Auchinairn and Bishopbriggs.

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KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:30

Oh if you do please make them with smarties!! Vicarious c

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:30

I will do. :o

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KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:30

Cookies taste the best!!

somepeople2013 · 13/04/2013 17:32

im excited to try the recipe - are they actually like shop ones? !

the diets going to have to wait - I've got macaroni cheese for dinner!!!

KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:33

They really are! They come out gooey and chewy and awesome! I've only ever made them two at a time for dessert and they get guzzled up warm so no idea what they 'set' like!

KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:34

Eff it. I'm going on a smarties mission!

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:34

I FOUND BROWN SUGAR! Probably only about 150g though...

No idea Some, I guess we'll find out!

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:37

Oh no! I only have self raising flour by the looks of it...

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KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:37

Just remembered another recipe:

125g softened butter
125g caster sugar
75g soft brown sugar
1tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
135g plain flour
1tsp cinnamon
1/2tsp baking powder
1/2tsp bicarb of soda
85g oats
250g chocolate chips

Put 2 tbsp of sugar in a separate bowl. Mix butter, sugars, vanilla and egg until smooth. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, bicarb and mix well. Stir in oats and chocolate chips.

Take a tablespoon of mixture and form into a ball. Dip one side in the sugar and place sugar side up on a greased baking sheet. Press down to flatten. Bake at 190 C/375 F/gas 5 for 5-10 mins until golden.

Lovely!!

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:39

Yum...

I need to convince DP to get me flour and sugar...

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:42

Can I just use self raising flour and miss out the baking powder etc?

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50shadesofbrown · 13/04/2013 17:43

These banana cookies are rather nice & don't need any sugar. You could add chocolate chips. They are soft cookies, best to eat within a day or two of making them.

3 ripe bananas
180g chopped pitted dates, raisins or other dried fruit
160g /1 cup rolled oats
80ml sunflower oil / melted butter
1 tsp vanilla/ almond extract

preheat oven to 180°c /350°f / gas 4.
Line 2 baking trays with silicone liners or greased baking paper.
Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients & mix well. Leave to stand for a few minutes to firm up a bit.
Place teaspoons of the mixture on the baking tray & flatten with the back of the spoon. Bake for 15-20 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:43

No joke I'm going to asda Bishopbriggs!

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:44

I don't have bananas or oats atm. :(

Thank you for all these recipes though, I am sure they will all be put to good use this week!

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:45

Kato Tell me how they turn out!

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KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:45

Surely plain plus baking makes self raising? You'll be fine! I'm justifying my trip to but smarties by putting on my running gear and running there! Haha

KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:46

But running with smarties will make an almighty d

KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:46

Din

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:47

That is a brilliant idea btw! Guilt free cookies.

And yes, you're right about the self raising.

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KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:50

You may just hear the shake rattle of me heading home!!

KatoPotato · 13/04/2013 17:50

Photos to follow!!

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 13/04/2013 17:51

Lol!

I'll post photos too! :o

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CheeseStrawWars · 13/04/2013 17:57

www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1580654/millies-cookies-recipe

This recipe is really rather good.