Today, I present to you these exquisite whole wheat chocolate carob cookies. If you are a fan of the famous Cachafaz cookies, you will love this recipe! Ideal for breakfast, snacks or for any time of the day. Also, an excellent idea for a school snack, much more nutritious and delicious too.
Let’s talk a little about carob flour:
Carob flour is a type of flour obtained from the carob tree fruit. Which is considered an energy food, one of those famous superfoods. Its composition is rich in natural carbohydrates (sugars), fibers, proteins, vitamins, low in carbohydrates, low in fat and of quality, that is, beneficial fats.
Among its most notable benefits, carob flour helps control weight, provides iron and calcium, reduces cholesterol, acts as a prebiotic (vegetable fibers) by stimulating intestinal regulation and as an antioxidant. Similarly, because it is high in fiber, it slows down the absorption of its components, generating greater satiety and reducing appetite.
Generally, it is used in traditional confectionery preparations and in gluten-free ones, since it is a celiac suitable flour. Also, to sweeten infusions such as coffee due to its high content of natural sugars and because, unlike other flours, it does not need cooking. Being its most notable use as a substitute for cocoa in different preparations.
Let’s talk a bit about the recipe:
Preparing these whole wheat cookies is simple because it has no complications in terms of preparation and has more than one advantage. The ingredients used are just a few, frequently used and easy to find in any market. In addition, you can change any of them according to preference or need without inconvenience.
About the ingredients:
At Integralisimo, the whole wheat flour used is 100% organic whole wheat, finely ground (unless it is mentioned). In general, depending on the brand, it can absorb more or less liquid. For this reason I recommend incorporating the liquids gradually. As a result, keep in mind that less volume will result in a smaller final product.
These cookies, in addition to whole wheat flour, are made with carob flour as well. However, if you don’t have or don’t like it, you can substitute it with whole wheat flour, or any type of flour of your choice. Nevertheless, when replacing it, the amount of both cocoa and sugar must be increased as a result of this replacement.
The fat used in this opportunity is sunflower oil. But it can be replaced with butter, margarine, olive oil, coconut oil, etc. Nevertheless, depending on the type of fat used, it might change the texture and final flavor. Therefore, always keep in mind the type and class of ingredients when preparing a specific recipe.
The result of any recipe is always largely due to the quality of the ingredients used. Such is the case of cocoa, for example, that if it is not of quality it will probably be noticed. Even so, there are some alternatives in terms of flavor, such as substituting non-dairy milk for orange juice, which combined with carob flour make these cookies more exquisite.
About the dough:
On this occasion, a dough without elasticity is needed. Therefore, it is not kneaded so that the gluten does not develop. Then it is more than enough just to combine all the ingredients well. When butter or margarine is used, it is mixed cold and in small pieces, forming a grit with your hands or using a food processor.
One of the secrets to get some good cookies is the consistency of the preparation. That is why the dough should be barely sticky and not dry. This is why when stretching the dough it is necessary to sprinkle it superficially with flour because it is inevitable that it sticks a little when handling the dough.
To get a similar shape and look to store bought cookies, you can use a flower shaped cookie cutter. However, it is optional, as it will not differ in taste or texture, even though it may look different. Therefore, if you do not want to complicate yourself, you can give these cookies the appearance that is most practical and easy for you.
About cooking:
It is recommended that these whole wheat chocolate carob cookies be baked at a suitable temperature, so they do not burn and consequently acquire a bitter taste. Generally, a medium low temperature is used, around 160-180 degrees / 320-356 Fahrenheit for about 8-10 minutes.
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