Thanks to The Non-Dairy Queen for this addictive cookie recipe:

"So, this is a recipe that I have been making for years. I have not had them for quite some time due to the fact that I did not know that I could bake with Earth Balance in the tubs. Although, now I am not so sure I want to have that kind of information. Don't get me wrong...these cookies are good! They are so good that our friend, Jim, has renamed them from peanut butter oatmeal cookies to "Crack Cookies". They are so good that when I made them a couple of weeks ago for an after lunch treat, the plate was almost eaten! The recipe is from Allrecipes.com and you should make them, but you have been warned!"

(adapted from Allrecipes)

Ingredients:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Earth Balance
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup quick cooking oats

In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup peanut butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add egg and beat well.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir. Add oatmeal and stir.

Drop by teaspoons onto greased baking sheet, and press each mound down with a fork to form 1/4 inch thick cookies. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or until cookies are a light brown.

	31-08-2008 08:59
	i'm assuming the "filling" instructions at the bottom are an oversight as they contain margarine and cream?

Maureen

	03-09-2008 12:24
	It is removed! - no filling

Alisa

	30-09-2008 23:14
	what is 1/2 cup of earth balance and why do you mention butter/margarine in what is labeled a \"nondairy cookie\"?

ruth

	30-09-2008 23:26
	Earth balance is a dairy-free margarine. You can buy it in sticks - 1 stick = 1/2 cup. There are quite a few dairy-free margarines on the market, but you don't want to use butter, as it isn't dairy-free.

Alisa

	01-10-2008 08:45
	thanks so much, i'm very new at this. trying to go dairy free with my 7yr.old. hoping to rid ezcema. hope earth balance is easy to find.

ruth

	01-10-2008 13:24
	Earth Balance is sold throughout North America (US & Canada) and it should set you back too much (for a treat) even at Whole Foods ($2.50 to $3.00 for a lb). Some major grocers sell it too, but look in the natural food aisles.    This is the best brand for trans fat free, though there are other non-dairy margarines out there, they are just typically made with hydrogenated oils. In Europe, there are a few more selections.

Alisa

	01-10-2008 17:12
	oh yeah..... loved these cookies. thanks so much.

ruth

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