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Some days I get stuck at what to post and keep postponing the work after looking at the number of pictures to edit. 160 pictures for a post are not fun. Not this post, but another one. Basically, when I am not happy with the setting or cannot figure out the composition, I keep changing it and hence a boat load of pictures. I get obsessed I tell ya.
Some of my best pictures though have been when I took the pictures of the food right before the meal like the Hummus pizza. I took like 10 pictures and since there was no other options I had to go with what I had, and luckily it worked:) I need to hire a part time photographer whose perks will include being able to sample all the food 😉
Today’s total was 65 pictures. You would think that by now I would have nailed the cookie setting. But I decided to change it a bit. bad idea:)
These cookies can be easily made glutenfree. Substitute the Spelt with glutenfree Oats or sorghum flour. Add more flour or substitute half the spelt with coarse Oat flour for crinklier cookies. I didnt add any extra refined oil/fat. There is fat/cocoa butter from the chocolate and the nut fat from the almonds. Theo’s 85% cacao has only cocoa beans, cocoa butter and mild sugar.
For variations, Add mini chocolate chips to amp up the chocolate. Add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder for a bitter mocha version.
Cailtin made a glutenfree version with 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons brown rice flour instead of spelt. check the picture out on facebook here!
Another batch of these Vegan Dark Chocolate Chip cookies from Instagram.
Above batch is with Spelt, Oat and almond flours. Crinkles!
For more Cookies, glutenfree too, see Collection here.
Steps:
Dark chocolate chunks. Try not to eat them
Heat coconut milk, add chocolate, cocoa, raw sugar, salt
Whisk
Add flours, baking powder. Mix well and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
Shape and bake
Baked. Cool, eat!
mmmmm.. White stoneware glass in this post, grey pot and black plate in the previous Tomato chutney post, made by me.
Easy and delicious Dark Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Dairy, egg, soy free. Makes 16-18 small cookies.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut milk(So Delicious unsweetened) or non dairy milk
1/4 cup vegan dark chocolate or vegan chocolate chips (I used Theo’s 85% cacao)
2 Tablespoons Cocoa powder
2.5 Tablespoons raw sugar (3 for sweeter, 2 if using semi-sweet chocolate chips)
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup Spelt flour (or Whole wheat flour, or Spelt+Oat flour)
1/2 cup Almond flour( ground raw almond)
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Method:
Heat the coconut milk in a pan or microwave till it feels hot to touch(not boiling hot).
Add the dark chocolate chunks, cocoa powder, salt and sugar and mix well.
In a bowl, mix the flour, almond and baking powder.
For more crinkles/cracks in the cookies, substitute half the spelt with coarse Oat flour.
Add the dry to the wet and mix using a spoon to get a stiff dry dough.(add more flour if needed, depends on the fat content in the chocolate and milk used. Keep the dough almost dry/non sticky to touch, but not overly crumbly)
Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. (This will make the dough less sticky and firm it up. You can skip this step if in a hurry)
Make small flat balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake in preheated 350 degrees F for 16 minutes.
Cool, eat.
(To make gluten-free, substitute the spelt with gf oats, sorghum or brown rice flour. You might need a few teaspoons more or less. The sticky chocolate will keep them together)
These cookies are heading to Slightly Indulgent tuesdays, Hearth ad soul blog hop, Allergy free wednesdays, Rickis wellness weekends. Healthy Vegan Fridays
The below picture has been making the rounds on facebook. I dont have any proof that this is a volunteer taking pictures of death row dogs, but it is powerful picture, which captures the emotion and turmoil of the job.
Washington shelters might have low kill rate, but lots of others do not. Very adoptable, healthy dogs, pure breeds, even puppies are put down in several shelters, with some kill rates as high as 60%. That means, every other dog or cat going into the shelter might not survive tomorrow.
A good picture increases the chances of adoption by several folds. It is heartbreaking to take sweet and happy pictures of dumped pets, whose last day, might be the day with you.
Please Adopt! from shelters and rescues.
Please dont “Buy” a puppy from a breeder however reputable they claim they are. Find a pet on petfinder.com
The photo is sad :'( I wouldn’t be able to take photos of death row animals, it’s just too heartbreaking so I can understand the pain. Sigh..
On a lighter note, the cookies look totally awesome!
oh, I thought I’m the only one that takes tons of photos and changes the props and settings in the middle of the shooting, glad to read I’m not the only one.
These cookies look and sounds delicious Richa!
yeah, I am usually confused and not satisfied when shooting:)
The dark chocolate cookies look divine!
I have a huge soft spot for furries, and wish I could adopt the whole lot.
Thanks for posting that last photo. How heartbreaking. Hopefully more people will develop compassion towards animals. Btw, like I mentioned before, aside from your recipes, your photography inspires me. In fact, I’ve recently gathered some fabrics to add some texture and color to go with my dishes. 🙂 Anyway, I wish I’m a professional photographer just so I could sample your food hehe.
Thankyou RG!:) Thats amazing that you are collecting fabric. i have one too many scraps here and there. All the best! check out some of my pins on the food photography board.
I just love Chocolate Crinkle Cookies and I love the ingredients you used just as much!
Your pictures are fabulous! I only hope one day to have half as much of your talent.
You’re right that picture is very powerful! It’s my dream one day to have a dog (I’m allergic and constantly moving around) but one day when I’m settled I’m definitely going to adopt one 🙂
Thanks Gabby!:) I keep trying. i used to be very bad at photography before. now i think there is hope:) hmm. you can probably try for a hyper allergenic breeds.
These are right up my alley! Bring on the chocolate!
I know what you mean about ending up with a ton of shots! Chris always shoots like crazy and then narrows it down to about 30 for me to choose from. It makes me very thankful that he does most of the photography- I would be totally overwhelmed! Your pictures look fabulous, even though you did change the setting. I especially love the one with your white stoneware cup in the background.
lucky you:) I need to borrow chris for a while;) He has an amazing eye for composition.
Thanks for liking the pictures!
My favorite recipes are those using small amounts of ingredients and chocolate. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
165 photos to choose from for each post aaaaand you made the pottery and the cookies? Now I am crying like the last photo.
Yes, I’ve seen that last photo, heart wrenching and powerful! Great post, Richa.
Calm down Gig, The pots from 6 years back when i did some pottery. I had hidden most of the pots so hubbs wouldnt break them. he managed to break a third of my creations. I finally moved some to an accessible location 🙂
These cookies look delicious! I love all things chocolate so I know I’d like these. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
So….chocolatey……:D
And omg that picture of the photographer 🙁