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A delicious cookie you can share or not, we won’t judge. I’ll bet y’all got the ingredients sittin’ right in your kitchen. Let’s get this ball rolling. Go ahead and pour the almond milk, the cookies will be done before it gets warm. 

Chocolate Chip Cookies at Mamaw's House.

Let me take y’all down memory lane to one of my favorite place in South Carolina-my mamaw’s house. In the summertime we’d all jump on the back of the truck and ride down the road to to her house on the farm. We bounced along the old dirt road and the dust clouds would rise up behind us swirling and dancing around. Mamaw was one of those that always had sweets waitin’ on me when I got there. Old Bandit, the farm dog would meet me in the yard barking, jumping up and down excited to have company. I’d jump off the back of the truck, pushing my hair off my sweaty face while running for the old creaky screen door that slammed behind me as I ran into the kitchen. She’d put her hands on each side of my face and smile the biggest smile, kiss my forehead and give me the biggest hugs. I can feel her now wrapping her arms around me, my heart misses her.

 

The smell of fresh baked homemade chocolate chip cookies filled the house, but first I had to wash my hands-no dirty hands allowed at the kitchen table. Her cookies were like drops of sugary sunshine, I would be so excited. I don’t know why, but everything always tasted better at my mamaw’s house. 


Sittin’ at the table, legs swinging under the old oak kitchen chair, I was in heaven. The lace tablecloth, delicate and worn with age, I had always thought it was so fancy and must have costed so much. I would trace the lace with my fingers and there at the center, sat the old glass sugar bowl—a bowl that had seen generations come and go. It held more than just sugar; it held stories, laughter, and a taste of Mamaw’s love. I remember many times we’d sneak in the house and take a full bite of sugar from the bowl then back outside to play in the dirt.

“Are you ready for a cookie?” she’d asked bringing the entire plate of cookies to the table. You know what they say, spoiled by grandparents and that I was!!  The first chocolaty bite with a cold glass of milk was summer right there in my hands wrapped up in a chocolate chip cookie. With her apron still on you could see puffs of flour on the front she sat down to talk about my summer, was I ready to go back to school, have I been having fun, you know, grandma stuff. Whatever I didn’t finish would get wrapped up in tin foil and sent home with me to finish later. 

 

What a wonderful small trip down memory lane. Y’all! I didn’t want to bore you too much. It’s always amazing to me how food can take you to a time of such joy from our past with loved ones we no longer have. If you’re missin’ someone, make their favorite dish and think about the wonderful memories around the table.

 

Now I’m ready for some of them crunchy chocolate chip cookies, so let’s get started. The recipe is below and if I can make them, anyone can. Let me know how they turned out and if you you ate them all in one sittin’ like we did! I know!! We could’t help it. 

Michele

Y’all enjoy.

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Crunchy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious crunchy vegan chocolate chip cookies made in minutes. One bowl, minutes to make, seconds to devour.
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword vegan chocolate desserts, vegan chocolate recipes, vegan cookies, vegan crunchy chocolate chip cookies, vegan desserts
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup sugar (I use Stevia)
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil (soft, not melted into liquid)
  • ¼ cup plant milk I used almond milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ¼ cup sifted all purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp himalayan salt any fine grain salt will work
  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  • preheat oven to 350 F. Add parchment paper to cookie sheet or baking pan.
  • In a big bowl mix together your sugar and coconut oil until fully mixed. Have patience, it will eventually mix together.
  • Once fully mixed add in the vanilla and milk. Keep mixing' that sucker up.
  • Making sure it's fully mixed up add your dry ingredients. Flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add a little at a time, it's easier to mix. Mix until a dough forms, it will look shiny and a little chunk. Nothing like a dough ball for bread.
  • You can now fold in your chocolate chips. I just throw them in and fold them with my hands. Why dirty up another utensil to wash? Right!!
  • Now roll those bad boys up into balls. You'll be able to get about 13 to 15 I guess. Depends on how big your balls are. HA! Line them up on yer cookie sheet.
  • Once you have all the balls on the sheet take a glass or use your hands, (remember we're keep the dishes to a minimum) and smash those bad boys. Smashing them makes them crispier.
  • Bake for around 11 to 15 minutes, it all depends on the oven honey, keep checkin' them. I like to keep adding minutes dependin' on how brown the tops are getting, I like mine crunchy.
  • Once you have them baked to your desired cookie likin's take 'em out and let 'em cool off.
  • Add a tall glass of plant milk or a cup of coffee and ENJOY!!!!

Notes

I sure do hope y'all enjoy these cookies and hope they got good and crispy for ya. Dip 'em in some almond milk or any plant milk, crumble them on some vegan ice cream, or heck have 'em with your coffee for breakfast. Ain't no bodies business how you eat your cookies. I just hope y'all love 'em as much as we did. 
 
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I can honestly say this smoothie will have you dreaming for the next one. A cool refreshing tropical smoothie that feels like you might be cheating on your diet with its natural sugary sweet melt in your mouth flavors. With minimal ingredients you’ll have a cool summer smoothie in minutes.

What is a Mamey?

A Mamey is a tropical fruit that grows in a tree that can reach 40 feet tall and is part of the Sapote family. Native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in parts of Florida. It is know for its unique flavor and creamy buttery texture. With its rough outer texture and football look you’d never guess the surprise that lies within its unappealing exterior.

How can I tell if my Mamey is ripe?

A non-ripe mamey will be hard to the touch. You can leave it on the counter and it will ripen off the tree. If your mamey is soft, it’s ready to enjoy.

How do I eat a Mamey?

Once you discover that your mamey is ripe and ready to enjoy just cut in half with a knife and toss the seed. You can eat it straight from the skin it’s in. You make a smoothie with it, enjoy some mamey ice cream, or add it in with other fruits in a smoothie bowl.

What does a Mamey taste like?

The texture is like butter and the taste is OH MY GOSH so good. To us it taste like a sweet potato pie mixed with a little pumpkin pie, brown sugar and just love!!

Is Mamey fruit healthy?

Not only does mamey taste fantastic it is super healthy. Rich in dietary fiber that helps promote a healthy digestion and support weight management. Mamey fruit is a good source of essential nutrients such as Vitamin C and A, iron potassium and fiber. These nutrients are important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.


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Mamey Smoothie

Super quick tropical recipe with only a few ingredients using a mamey fruit.This naturally sweet treat will fast become your favorite smoothie.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks
Keyword fruit smoothie, healthy smoothie recipes, healthy smoothies, mamey fruit smoothie, mamey recipes, mamey smoothie, smooothie recipes, smoothie, vegan smoothie
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 400kcal
Cost 7

Equipment

  • 1 high powered blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice
  • 2 cups plant milk (we used soy)
  • 1 1/1 cups mamey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

How can I tell if my mamey is ripe?

  • Before you get started make sure you have a ripe Mamey. Your mamey should be super soft when you lightly squeeze it.
  • add your ingredients in order from you ingredient list.
    ice
    plant milk
    mamey
    vanilla
    cinnamon
    BLEND, BLEND, BLEND
    pour in glass, add straw, ENJOY!!

Notes

  • If your smoothie is too thick add more plant milk until it's to the consistency you like it.
  • If you can't find fresh mamey you can sometimes find frozen mamey in the freezer section of your grocery store.
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