Comments on: Chocolate Zing Cookies

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:40:54 +0000

Thanks for the quick response to my question about cocoa! I didn’t get a chance to make the cookies this past weekend, but the recipe is definitely calling my name!

By: Jules

Jules — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:28:59 +0000

Hi Mickey, yes, you can use the non-dairy butter sub (I don’t recommend “spreads” though) like Earth Balance Buttery Sticks in place of the shortening. If you find that the cookies spread too much due to the extra moisture from the butter/non-dairy butter, add a bit more flour and be sure to refrigerate or freeze the dough before baking. The flavor should be wonderful, though!

By: Mickey

Mickey — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:57:24 +0000

In place of the shortening, can the non dairy butter be substituted? I do not do well with Earth Balance shortening.

By: Jules

Jules — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:27:47 +0000

Patricia – I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying my recipes and flour!! In this recipe, you could actually use either natural or Dutch-processed cocoa, as I’ve used both baking soda and baking powder. The flavor shouldn’t be affected in these cookies either way (great question, though!!). Enjoy!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:50:50 +0000

I have thoroughly enjoyed making a number of the recipes on your website with your wonderful flour and hope to make these cookies this weekend. Did you use natural or Dutch-process cocoa? Would the choice make a difference in the cookies?

By: Jules

Jules — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:28:06 +0000

Hi Rose – I have plenty of lower sugar recipes in all kinds of recipe categories on my site – why don’t you poke around and see if you can find some that might work for you? Otherwise, feel free to sub in another granulated unrefined sugar substitute like coconut palm sugar or use baking stevia.

By: Jules

Jules — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:27:12 +0000

Rhonda – I loved all the names submitted. It was really hard to choose! But I thought your name was one most people would understand when they read it. There is a little “zing” in the finish of the cookie, so it’s a perfect description! Thanks for your imaginative naming!!

By: Jules

Jules — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:25:44 +0000

I hope you do, Colette – they’re shockingly good!

By: Rose

Rose — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:38:28 +0000

how about more low sugar recipes? i eat gluten free, and love your recipes, but there is way too much sugar for a body to bear! Remember, sugar is the killer, the disease provoker, not fat. thanks for all your great work and awesome products!!!

By: Colette

Colette — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:33:19 +0000

What a yummy idea — I will definitely be trying these!