Patience, Faith, and the Perfect Fudgy Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies
Life has a way of testing our faith. We set our plans, we dream, we pray—and then, suddenly, we find ourselves in a place of waiting, uncertainty, or even struggle. It’s easy to trust when everything is going smoothly. But what about when things feel out of our control?
Faith is not just about belief; it’s about surrender. It’s about trusting that something greater is at work, even when we can’t see the full picture. And sometimes, the best reminders of faith come not in grand revelations, but in simple, everyday acts—like baking.
Baking requires patience. It requires trust. We measure, we mix, we follow the process, and then we wait. The heat of the oven transforms the raw ingredients into something beautiful. But we cannot rush it. We cannot constantly open the oven to check if the cookies are done. We must trust that the process is working, that the chemistry of heat and time will bring forth something sweet and delicious.
This is the lesson of faith. Like the cookies in the oven, our journey requires trust in the unseen, patience in the process, and belief that what is unfolding is for our highest good.
Think about the ingredients—on their own, cocoa powder is bitter, flour is dry, baking soda has no taste. But when combined in the right way, when given time and heat, they create something rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. In the same way, the pieces of our lives—the sweet and the bitter, the moments of joy and challenge—all come together to form something greater.
So today, let these cookies be more than just a treat. Let them be a reminder to trust—to let go of control, to believe that even the waiting has purpose, and to know that what is meant for you is already on its way.
Fudgy Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies (Nut-Free & Vegan-Friendly!)
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose gluten free flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds + 6 tbsp water (chia eggs)
- ½ cup melted dairy-free butter or Coconut Oil
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- ¾ cup butterscotch chips
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks (optional)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Chia Egg → Mix chia seeds & water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5-10 min until gel-like.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients → In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3️⃣ Cream Wet Ingredients → In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add chia egg, oat milk, and vanilla.
4️⃣ Combine → Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet. Stir in butterscotch chips and optional chocolate chunks.
5️⃣ Chill the Dough → Cover & refrigerate for 30-45 min (helps with chewiness).
6️⃣ Bake → Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
7️⃣ Cool & Enjoy → Let cool for 5 min before transferring to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool but stay fudgy inside!
A Final Thought
Just like baking, life asks us to trust in the process. It asks us to believe that even the bitter moments will be transformed into something meaningful. It reminds us that waiting is not wasted time, but part of the unfolding.
So as you enjoy these cookies, take a moment to reflect: Where in your life is Spirit asking you to trust? Where are you being invited to surrender, to let go, to believe in the unseen?
May these cookies be a sweet reminder that you are being guided, that your journey is unfolding in divine timing, and that, in the end, everything is coming together perfectly