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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 21, 2019 18:48:49 GMT
I am baking cookies and will pass them out tmw/Monday to my neighbors and friends. I have a friend who has a son, home from college that cannot eat cookies and has other food allergies, apart from Celiacs. However, my friend and her dh can eat cookies. What can I include on the tray for their ds. He's a college student and has a couple of health issues. He cannot eat gluten and he's allergic to some other things. Any ideas? I don't want to diss my friend, because I'm handing out trays to everyone in our friend group. TIA.
I edited the title, but I'm not sure how to make the title specific to the question.
UPDATE: Thank you to all for your wonderful ideas. As it turns out I had to talk to my friend about something else, so I just asked. He's going to get candy on a separate plate. Problem solved.
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caangel
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Post by caangel on Dec 21, 2019 19:03:50 GMT
Can he eat chocolate? Meringues don't have flour in them. I'd get something prepackaged for him and give your regular cookies for the rest.
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 21, 2019 19:12:47 GMT
Thank you so much for your great idea.
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Post by mustlovecats on Dec 21, 2019 19:16:33 GMT
I would get some individually wrapped goodies such as Godiva chocolates or Lindor truffles and put them in a cellophane bag and add it to the tray, or tie it to the top with a bow. That way it’s visibly safe from cross contamination.
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Post by nlwilkins on Dec 21, 2019 19:19:21 GMT
No bake oatmeal cookies, rice krispie treats, forgotten cookies - there are cookies out there that do not use flour or wheat. You just need to Google for them. But like what was mentioned above, keep separate from the other cookies - you could perhaps make a smaller tray just for him.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 21, 2019 19:38:40 GMT
I would get something prepackaged for him because some people with food allergies could have a reaction from even trace amounts transferred from cooking utensils, pans, mixer, etc. and I wouldn’t want to take that risk. People with wheat and nut allergies specifically can have real trouble with items not prepared in an allergy free environment.
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 21, 2019 19:45:24 GMT
No bake oatmeal cookies, rice krispie treats, forgotten cookies - there are cookies out there that do not use flour or wheat. You just need to Google for them. But like what was mentioned above, keep separate from the other cookies - you could perhaps make a smaller tray just for him. Not a bad idea, but be sure the Rice Krispies or oatmeal is gluten free and labeled as such. Regular RK has (have?) gluten it it, as do some brands of oatmeal. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 21, 2019 19:50:35 GMT
I would buy something already made and prepackaged and leave it off the tray to be sure there’s no risk of cross contamination.
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Post by peanutterbutter on Dec 21, 2019 20:10:11 GMT
There are recipes and ideas out there for gluten-free Chex Mix,etc.
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Post by GiantsFan on Dec 21, 2019 20:30:17 GMT
No bake oatmeal cookies, rice krispie treats, forgotten cookies - there are cookies out there that do not use flour or wheat. You just need to Google for them. But like what was mentioned above, keep separate from the other cookies - you could perhaps make a smaller tray just for him. Always check the ingredient list first. Kellogg's brand Rice Krispie cereal has gluten. And although oats are GF, they can come in contact with wheat products very easily. Op, I would add dried fruits, like apple rings or apricots, and some nuts, like walnuts or almonds, if he doesn't have a nut allergy. ETA: Oops, I posted before reading basket1lady post. |
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Post by ntsf on Dec 21, 2019 20:50:33 GMT
can you find satsuma mandarin tangerines? I would bring some of those or that new cosmic apple.. fruit is good.
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Post by luckyjune on Dec 21, 2019 20:55:58 GMT
How about macarons? I believe they are made with almond flour, which would make them gluten free. I've seen them at Trader Joes.
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 21, 2019 21:36:23 GMT
Thank you all so much for your great ideas. I'm sorry it took so long to respond. I was out getting supplies.
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 21, 2019 21:39:34 GMT
How about macarons? I believe they are made with almond flour, which would make them gluten free. I've seen them at Trader Joes. I actually took a macaron class last year. It was great fun and you can do such pretty colors. |
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