I can't believe I passed these over when I was deciding what to bake for Christmas. These were incredible and this is coming from someone who is not a fan of chocolate based cookies. These were perfect after a stressful day of school. Even though I ended up baking them at 10pm, I couldn't stop eating them! But of course, I left a few for taking pictures the next day in natural lighting..haha. Ok, so I didn't actually eat all 32 cookies myself, but I wish I did because they were just that good!
The line between done and overbaking is very fine when it comes to cookies. Even one minute can feel like an eternity, especially near the end when you're debating whether or not to pull them out. I ended up baking one sheet at 13 minutes and the second sheet at 11 minutes. 13 because they just looked too raw to me to take out at 12 minutes and 11 because I caught the Dorie note that the cookies are supposed to look raw. Everyone seemed to like the 11 minute cookie because it provided a nice textural contrast with a sandy outside and a melt in your mouth centre. I think the best part about these cookies is how the cookie didn't turn hockey puck or soft on me. I wonder if the texture would have been different if I baked chilled dough instead of freezing it. I'm guessing they probably would have melted out like these cookies I made a long time ago. Freezing for one hour as well as compressing the dough made slicing a lot easier and no crumbling!
Thanks to Jessica of cookbookhabit for choosing this recipe, which can be found on her blog and in Dorie Greenspan's Baking: From my Home to Yours. Don't forget to checkout the TWD Blogroll!
thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous picture, Steph! It really gives great credit to those wonderfully tasting cookies!
ReplyDeleteThese look so so so delicious, I wish I could have one now! Definitely on my imminent 'to bake' list! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSOOOOO fudgy-looking!!
ReplyDeleteI think these are the only cookies I've ever made that I baked exactly as long as the recipe said to! I love the softness of these with the oozy chocolate. They were fabulous (I'm not exactly rushing to share mine with anyone...)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you loved these even as someone who doesn't always love chocolate cookies! I love how Dorie just draws a line in the sand about baking times in this recipe and says "just take them out at 12 minutes, trust me." The lack of guess work helps me! Your cookies look perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! I love love love these cookies!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you saved one for the natural light, because your picture is fabulous and I get to experience the greatness of this recipe all over again! So perfect.
ReplyDeleteNancy
my gourmet love affairFebruary 3, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Everybody raves about these cookies and I can't believe I have never tried them! I'll definitely have to plan them into my baking agenda this weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI love these cookies! They're one of my faves. Yours turned out just great! So fudgy! Well done!
ReplyDeleteSo dark and amazing looking, Steph! And I'm impressed with your restraint, saving one for picture taking the next day. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I left one batch in for a little too long and the chocolate tasted totally different! when done right, these are fantastic!! Yours look deliciously mouthwatering!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous chocolaty photo.
ReplyDeleteMine crumbled, even after I froze them while slicing. They were yummy though!
ReplyDeleteGreat pic! Your cookie looks so chunky and chocolatey! YUM
ReplyDeleteSteph...that picture!?! It's fabulous. You're cookie looks simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look GREAT!
ReplyDeleteOhhh now that's an up close shot of one gorgeous cookie!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the fine line stuff...oh yeah, with my oven, it's such a fine line even more.
I love the texture of these cookies too. Yours look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photo. I had the same time debate and decided the same as you 11 is a lucky number when it comes to World Peace cookies. he he I baked frozen dough as well. Easy slicing, eh? This was a fun bake this week. I really love these cookies. They are definitely worth the calories.
ReplyDeleteAmyRuth
I love that first photo. You're right about the line between done and over-baked!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I didn't think I would like them either...and loved them. BTW, I use half-sheet pans I picked up at the restaurant supply store and 1/2 sheet parchment. I'm too lazy to rinse off the Silpat so I use parchment all the time! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look fantastic. You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteNow those look terrific!
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look great! I agree it was hard to stop eating them. YUM!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous closeup shot of the cookie...and no, you can't stop at just one!
ReplyDeleteMmm, those world peace cookies look delicious. I love the chocolate chunks so visible in your cookie. I really enjoy reading your blog (the name alone got me hooked on reading it), and I wanted to pass along two blogger awards that you can check out at my website (http://confectionarycreations.blogspot.com).
ReplyDeleteGOOD LORD! Seriously........ that photo almost made me lick the screen..... ALMOST!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking cookies. They would make a chocolate lover out of anyone.
ReplyDeleteLove the close up shot. You can see all the ooey gooey chocolate bits. Yum! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
ReplyDeleteClara @ iheartfood4thought
yummy so chocolqatey :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about that last minute of baking... you want to get it just right!
ReplyDeleteYour cookie looks perfect :)
These are one of my favourite cookies from my pre-blogging days. They're gorgeous aren't they?
ReplyDeleteSteph, your photos are looking really yummy. I love that first shot of the Tuiles :)
Usually I'm not very drawn to world peace cookies...but these are the best ones I've seen.
ReplyDeletehaha i can TOTALLYYY understand the URGE...the NEED to bake when you come home from school...at 10pm :plol
ReplyDeleteand world peace cookies? if chocolaty goodness cant bring world peace i dont think anything can ;)