Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2011

This chocolate cookie is awesome! I made them into bars, and cut the sugar down to 1/3 cup for brown & white sugars like other reviewers suggested. I also added in some flax meal and used spelt flour instead of regular flour. And a combination of black onyx cocoa and regular cocoa powder. Super yummy, will try with coconut and double the recipe next time.

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bumblefrog

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2011

I adore this recipe. I leave out the chocolate chips, but follow everything else exactly as it calls for. The cookies are delicious and hearty - exactly what an oatmeal cookie SHOULD be.

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TLYONS95

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Grayling, Michigan, USA

Living In: Statesboro, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2011

these cookies were delicious. I added coconut for extra flavor.

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laurat

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2011

Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. I used butter and freshly milled whole wheat flour. Did not use chocolate chips since I didn't have any. Will make again!

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lauriel

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2011

This is an awesome chocolate cookie: they really do satisfy a chocolate craving. I used whole wheat pastry flour instead of all-purpose, and 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce in place of the margarine (DH won't allow margarine in the house). I took the advice of TRIPLE_LATTE and baked them for exactly 10 minutes. Although they seemed undercooked coming out of the oven - and even sitting for the prescribed 5 minutes -- once totally cooled they were perfect! Thanks, Norcal, for a really great cookie!

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mrscrazyed

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Pearce, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2011

These cookies were okay though nothing exciting. I'll try another recipe the next time I want a chocolate oatmeal cookie.

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Sheri S.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Novato, California, USA

Living In: Beaverton, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2011

Tasted a bit too strongly of baking soda and the chocolate flavor was weak. Recipe needs tweaking.

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bakingfan

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2011

A dough that is easy to work with. A cake like chocolate, cinnamon, and sweet cookie. I used white chocolate chips for contrast.

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JimK

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Nogales, Arizona, USA

Living In: Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2011

I made these into bars with just 2T of the cocoa. They were very dry and bland. I won't be making these again...sorry.

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Calico61

Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2011

Oh my gosh these are wonderful! I did add a tablespoon of water and 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder after reading the reviews. I also baked them for 8 minutes then left them on the cookie sheet to cool for 2-3 minutes. We tend to like chewy cookies over a crisp one. I could see how adding a little coffee instead of the chili or dried cherries would also be good. Very nummy!

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