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Gluten Free Desserts - Gluten Free Pantry's Chocolate Brownie Mix Delights

JeBas — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

As I had stated in my last review, my wife had prepared a special dinner where brownies were for dinner and chocolate chip cookies were for dessert. Needless to say, it is been my girls' favorite meal this week. I've discussed the dessert, so now it is time to get into the main course: The Gluten Free Pantry's Chocolate Brownie Mix Delights.

My wife didn't have any problems following the directions for this brownie mix. In fact, she made a double batch that evening. Her excuse was that she was using a pan that was to big for a single batch. But unlike the cookies, she did not have to alter the recipe.

Now the taste of these brownies were a complete hit. If you weren't told, you would never know these were gluten free. The were soft and chewy except at the edges of the pan where they gained a little bit of a crunch, just like a wheat based brownie. There was also the strong taste of chocolate that simply coated your mouth. It was wonderful.

Like the cookies, if I don't but this gluten free brownie mix from The Gluten Free Pantry, I'm going to be in deep trouble. This mix must be bought again.

Gluten Free Cookies - Bob's Red Mill Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

JeBas — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, my oldest daughter comes bounding down the stairs saying, “You're not going to believe this. Mommy making fudge for dinner, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert.” Being the only male in a house of various aged women, I knew better than to get in the way of their chocolate. So today's review is about Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix.

Normally I would do the cooking, but for this special meal she did. She told me that she had no problem with following the instructions on the bag, but she did have to add some additional butter. The instructions stated that the cookie dough should clump together, and it wasn't until the extra butter was added.

Now she did have one complaint about this gluten free cookie mix. The raw dough tasted awful. She liked the cookies once they were baked, but she's a long time cookie dough eater. To her, the taste of the cookie dough needed to be included in this review.

Now the finished cookies were extremely rich and tasty. Though it doesn't have the chewiness, it is the closest I've tasted to a gluten free Nestle's Toll House Cookie. The texture was a little gritty, but this seems normal for most gluten free cookies.

If I don't buy these again, I'll have three women mad at me.

Gluten Free Cookies - Pamela's Chocolate Walnut Biscotti

JeBas — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Almost all seven year-olds love cookies. If I let my daughter do the picking, this site would be completely about cookies, candies, and cakes. Pamela's Products' Chocolate Walnut Biscotti was one of the choices that I let her have.

So far, I have liked all of the Pamela's Products that I have tried. This was no exception. American biscotti is suppose to be a hard dry cookie that is baked twice. The first baking cooks the ingredients, and the second baking drys the cookie out while toasting it. Achieving this texture is one occasion where gluten free ingredients have the advantage over wheat.

My daughter loved these because she is a big fan of chocolate. When I tried one, it had a lot of flavor. And like a biscotti, it had a hard bite. I also like that the cookies were individually wrapped. This made it easy to add to my child's lunch box as a snack.

She wants me to buy more of these.

Gluten Free Cookies - Enjoy Life's Soft Baked Chewy Chocolate Chip

JeBas — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +0000

It's obviously getting into November because all of the cookies are coming out of the wood work. My oldest daughter has been extremely happy to point out all of the new cookies that are now available. This week at her insistence, we chose Enjoy Life's Chewy Chocolate Chips Cookies.

Now I'll start with Charlotte's review. She said, "we should get more." Frankly, I can't argue with her. Most gluten free, chewy cookies that I have tried had a horrible chew. After chewing them a little bit, they seem to either dissolve into a slick plaster that coats your mouth, or become sandy little pellets that scratch your tongue. Enjoy Life's Chewy Chocolate Chips almost escapes that problem. There is a little grittiness to the cookie chew, but it is no worst that a gluten based chewy cookie that has been allowed to dry out for a while.

Though I will give them high praises for the texture of the cookie, I'll have to deduct points for the taste. To me, this tasted more like a spice cookie than a chocolate chip. I had to double check the box to make sure that I was reviewing the right product. Now there is a chocolate taste to the cookie, but it is very weak and mild. If you're looking for a Nestle Toll-house replacement, this isn't it, but this is a good cookie. I enjoyed the taste, and I think the included chocolate chips made the cookie a more enjoyable chew.

I would purchase these again.

Gluten Free Cookies - Ian's Chocolate Chip Cookie Buttons

JeBas — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +0000

I know that I reviewed Ian's cinnamon cookie buttons last Friday, but these are also really good. They don't have the harsh bite of the cinnamon, and they have chocolate chips. It has been difficult keeping my hands out of these cookies, so the kids have them.

The chocolate chip cookies have the same texture as the cinnamon buttons. This are a small crisp cookie, and comes in an individually wrapped pouch. It is easy to throw them into the lunch box or use as an after school snack.

This is something I would buy again, for myself.

Ian's Natural Foods