Preheat oven to 350Β° F (175Β° C). Cream together the butter, white sugar,
and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in
the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with
salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls
onto ungreased pans. Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or
until edges are nicely browned.
1 cup raw almonds (soaked overnight in cool water, or 1-2 hours in
very hot water)
5 cups filtered water (less to thicken, more to thin)
1 pinch sea salt
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
2 Tbsp cocoa powder (optional for chocolate milk)
DIRECTIONS
Add your soaked almonds, water, salt, and any additional add-ins
(optional) to a high-speed blenderand blend until creamy and smooth. Keep
it running for at least 1-2 minutes so you get the most out of your
almonds. Strain using a nut milk bag or my favorite trick β a thin dish
towel. Simply lay a clean dish towel over a mixing bowl, pour over the
almond milk, carefully gather the corners, and lift up. Then squeeze until
all of the liquid is extracted. Discard pulp, or save for adding to baked
goods (especially crackers). Transfer milk to a jar or covered bottle and
refrigerate. Will keep for up to 4-5 days, though best when fresh. Shake
well before drinking, as it tends to separate.