Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies.

Looking at the picture below you would never think these little beauties are made with only three ingredience, are super easy to make and are super addicting. Did I mention delicious too!

I came across this recipe a few months ago when I found out I had a sensitivity to wheat and gluten and I wanted something I could eat, share with friends and we would both enjoy. It's very simple ingredience include: an egg, peanut butter and sugar, three things you would normally have in your pantry anyway. Surprisingly,the texture of the cookie is very close to the original, and even enjoyed and devoured by the toughest cookie critic. You dont even need a mixer, just a large bowl, wooden spoon or just a large spoon to mix it all together. I mix my together and chill it in the refrigerater for about 10 to 15 min just to let it harden a bit so they are easier to roll into little balls. Give them a try you won't be disappointed.

~Flourless Peanut Butter cookies~

*1 large egg at room temperature
*1 cup of regular creamy Peanut butter (you could use crunchy if you want.I haven't tested this with organic or natural veriaties. I used Jiffy or any regular store brand.
*1 cup of granulated sugar ( more to the side to roll the cookies in before baking)

Mix these three ingredience together and chill for 15 min or longer if you want to make them at a
later date. Roll into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on a cookie sheet, 3 inches apart. Use a fork and press into the cookies the distictive criss-hatch design as you would with any peanut butter cookie. Place in oven for about 15 min. they will not change color very much so don't let them over cook. Take the pan out of the oven and let sit for 5 min on the cookie sheet. The cookies at this point will be very fragile so be very carefull placing them on a cooling rack. They will firm up and be the perfect texture when cool.

Enjoy,
The Pastry Diva

LePanier: An Amazing French Bakery!

If you are a fan of the most delicious French goodies, this is the place for you. It's located at the famous Pike Pace Market in Seattle. I am not sure how long its been here and as long as I have been visiting one of my favorite places,I can't believe I have missed such a delicious little gem. Passing this shop early in the morning you will notice the smell of buttery croissants, breads and pastries wafting through the air along with the sea air and the lingering smells of the market and the bustling of vendors setting up shop for the day.

When you open the door you are greeted with the sights and sounds of people starting their day with a little breakfast and the smell of fresh made espresso.

 Then you see this!!! Yes, a bountiful case filled with all that is buttery, fresh and flaky, filled and sweet!

 Tarts to for every flavor you could imagine

 I wish I had gotten a better picture of their lovely and decadent macaroons. They are too good to pass up, even for breakfast.....

and as you can see I never pass up a chance to order one with my croissant and my cafe Au lait.
So, If you are ever in my neck of the woods, look for this little gem and order something sweet!

lapanier.com


Enjoy!
The Pastry Diva