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    Mountain Cowgirl Cookies- Eat Dairy Free

    Published: Jan 11, 2018 · by Audrey

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    Mountain Cowgirl Cookies From Cookbook Eat Dairy Free. 

    Mountain Cowgirl Cookies

    My friend Alisa, from the dairy-free blog GoDairyFree.org,  just released her new cookbook Eat Dairy Free. I was so excited when I received a copy of her dairy-free cookbook to review!

    Her cookbook is beautiful with full colored pages and over 100 new dairy-free recipes that also include fully tested gluten-free and egg-free options, with many soy and nut-free dishes. (Alisa also has a family member that follows the gluten-free diet.)

    I could not wait to share her recipe for Mountain Cowgirl Cookies with you. Inspired by traditional cowboy cookies, this dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan recipe from Eat Dairy Free is packed full of flavor with the addition of shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans. I know that you will enjoy these easy to make and tasty cookies as much as my family and I did!

    If you would like to see another one of Alisa’s recipes from Eat Dairy Free, check out the review of her Chocolate Banana Split Muffins from my friend Nicole over at the blog Allergylicious.

    Mountain Cowgirl Cookies

    Dairy-Free Living

    A lot of those following the gluten-free lifestyle and those with Celiac disease also find themselves feeling better by eliminating dairy as well. I personally found that dairy is no longer my friend after doing the Autoimmune Protocol Elimination Diet. My husband, who suffers from migraines and auto-immune flares, and my son, who has eczema and keratosis pilaris, are also gluten-free and dairy-free.

    Eat Dairy Free Cookbook

    Eat Dairy Free

    What I love about Eat Dairy Free is that there are no store-bought dairy substitutes needed for her recipes. This is a cookbook that anyone can use whether experienced with dairy-free living or not. You do not need to seek out dairy-free cheese, sour cream, or other specialty alternatives. There’s even a recipe for easy homemade milk beverage!

    Alisa’s new cookbook includes over 100 new recipes from breakfast, snacks, savory dinners and desserts. Eat Dairy Free also has menu plans, ingredient primer, and quick reference allergen / special diet charts preceding each chapter.

    Here are the chapters from Eat Dairy Free:

    1. Sips to Shakes
    2. Bakeshop Breakfasts
    3. Anyday Brunch
    4. Snackables
    5. Veggies First
    6. American Comfort Cuisine
    7. Mediterranean Meals
    8. Asian Eats
    9. Sweet Rewards
    10. Essential Extras

    You can find Eat Dairy Free for sale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Target online. It can also be ordered into most bookstores and may already be available at your local bookstore.

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    Mountain Cowgirl Cookies From Eat Dairy Free

    Inspired by traditional cowboy cookies, this dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan recipe is packed full of flavor with the addition of shredded coconut, chocolate chips and pecans.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword gluten-free cookies, mountain cowgirl cookies
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 18 cookies
    Calories 129kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup gluten-free quick oats I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Oats
    • 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour I used Pillsbury gluten-free
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
    • ¼ cup cane sugar
    • ¼ cup melted or softened coconut oil can substitute your favorite baking oil
    • ¼ cup unsweetened plain dairy-free milk beverage
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 ½ teaspoons flax seeds finely ground (about 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup dairy-free and gluten-free semisweet chocolate chips I like Enjoy Life
    • ⅓ cup chopped raw or lightly toasted pecans omit for nut free
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350.F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, coconut, baking soda, and salt.
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugars, oil, milk beverage, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans (if using).
    • Scoop dough by the generous tablespoonful and shape into balls, pressing in any loose chocolate chips or pecans. Place them on your prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly into your desired shape; they spread only a little. If the dough is a bit too sticky to handle, you can refrigerate it for 20 minutes or lightly moisten your hands.
    • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies just begin to turn a golden hue and no longer look wet on top.
    • Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before removing the cookies to a wire rack to completely cool.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or put the cookies in a plastic freezer bag and freeze to enjoy later.
    • High-Altitude Adjustment: If baking these cookies above 3,000 feet, check them at 8 minutes. They tend to cook a little more quickly.

    Unrefined Sweetener Variation

    • Substitute a total of ⅔ cup coconut sugar, finely ground in a spice grinder, for both the brown sugar and the cane sugar.

    Notes

    Credit for this Recipe: This recipe is reprinted with permissions from Eat Dairy Free: Your
    Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets by Alisa Fleming (BenBella Books,
    2018).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    1. D says

      May 06, 2020 at 1:31 am

      Hello Audrey! I made these cookies 2x now, and they were great both times! The first time I followed the recipe exactly and it came out delicious! The 2nd time I actually subbed the oil for applesauce to try making oil-free cookies, and it was such a healthy, yummy cookie that had a hint of apple in it! Looking out for more oil-free recipes bc my mother struggles with high cholesterol and blood pressure, so I’m trying not to add to her health issues but don’t want to sacrifice yummy desserts! Your website has been a big help with it so far. Please, if you can, I would love to see more oil-free recipes up on here! Thanks a bunch, pls know I will be having these yummy mtn girl cookies for breakfast tomorrow!! :^)

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    2. Megan says

      January 26, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      I love cookies like this that have lots of ingredients and mix ins. I could eat a dozen myself!

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      • Audrey says

        January 29, 2018 at 9:48 am

        Me too Megan! The options are endless.

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    3. Jereann Zann says

      January 26, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      Another delicious recipe from Eat Dairy Free! I just love this cookbook and so appreciate how Alisa lists variations for each recipe like she does here with the refined sugar free option. Yum!

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    4. K.C. says

      January 26, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      Cookies are my weakness. I have to make these soon…and I need to check out the book. So many great recipes!

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    5. Leslie says

      January 26, 2018 at 11:40 am

      I’ve never had these before, but you can bet I will be making them. They are so full of great flavors.

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    6. Kortney says

      January 26, 2018 at 8:00 am

      I love that this book doesn’t use fancy ingredients. One of the harder sides of an allergy diet is navigating the recipes that call for really expensive ingredients or ones that are not easy to find.

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      • Audrey says

        January 26, 2018 at 8:47 am

        Me too Kortney! I am really enjoying Alisa’s cookbook.

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    7. Kaila (The Wanderlust Celiac) says

      January 25, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      I’ve never had any form of a cowboy cookie before, but they sound absoultely delicious. I’ve loved all the recipes I’ve seen from Alisa’s new book!

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      • Audrey says

        January 26, 2018 at 8:49 am

        Hi Kaila! Alisa’s version is so good! I’m really enjoying Alisa’s new cookbook too.

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    8. Madison Haycock says

      January 25, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      This is my JAM! I love these cookies and can’t wait to make them gluten-free!

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      • Audrey says

        January 26, 2018 at 8:50 am

        Madison you are going to love these cookies! My kids devoured them.

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    9. Lindsey says

      January 25, 2018 at 6:09 pm

      This cookbook has so many wonderful recipes that fit in with our special dietary needs. These cookies are just one excellent example! Thanks for sharing this.

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      • Audrey says

        January 26, 2018 at 8:52 am

        Hi Linsdey! I love that she has gluten-free modifications for her recipes. So many people who are gluten-free also need to be dairy-free as well. These cookies are so delicious!

        Reply
    10. Amanda says

      January 25, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      Now that I’ve recovered from the holiday baking, I think I’m ready to start again. These have to be first!

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      • Audrey says

        January 26, 2018 at 8:53 am

        I’m feeling you Amanda! These are an easy and tasty cookie to get you back into your baking groove. ????

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    11. Kelly says

      January 25, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      I can’t wait to take a deeper look at this recipe since I have the book. Looks wonderful!

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      • Audrey says

        January 26, 2018 at 8:54 am

        Kelly these cookies are so easy to make. My whole family loved them!

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    I'm Audrey Roberts, a busy mama of four and I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. I make gluten-free family-friendly recipes that are simple and delicious that you can too! I use easy to find ingredients that won't break your budget. You will also find dairy-free options and Paleo recipes. I am also the author of  The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook, which is an Amazon Best Selling Cookbook in the US and Internationally. Living gluten-free since 2010. I hope by me sharing my journey it may help you with yours.  Read More…

     

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