Tuesday, February 3, 2009

TWD: World Peace Cookies

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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!
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35 comments:

  1. PearlFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    thank you for sharing!

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  2. vibiFebruary 3, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    What a fabulous picture, Steph! It really gives great credit to those wonderfully tasting cookies!

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  3. VanessaFebruary 3, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    These look so so so delicious, I wish I could have one now! Definitely on my imminent 'to bake' list! Thanks!

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  4. LizNoVeggieGirlFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    SOOOOO fudgy-looking!!

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  5. AudreyFebruary 3, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    I 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...)

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  6. CathyFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I'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!

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  7. MariaFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Great photo! I love love love these cookies!!

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  8. Nancy/n.o.eFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I'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.
    Nancy

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  9. my gourmet love affair    February 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 :)

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  10. Susan @ SGCCFebruary 3, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    I love these cookies! They're one of my faves. Yours turned out just great! So fudgy! Well done!

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  11. The Unrepentant CarbivoreFebruary 3, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    So dark and amazing looking, Steph! And I'm impressed with your restraint, saving one for picture taking the next day. ;-)

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Yes, 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!

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  13. chocolatechicFebruary 3, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Gorgeous chocolaty photo.

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  14. CarlaFebruary 3, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Mine crumbled, even after I froze them while slicing. They were yummy though!

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  15. JamieFebruary 3, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Great pic! Your cookie looks so chunky and chocolatey! YUM

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  16. PamelaFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Steph...that picture!?! It's fabulous. You're cookie looks simply stunning.

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  17. JenniferFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Your cookies look GREAT!

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  18. vanillasugarblogFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Ohhh now that's an up close shot of one gorgeous cookie!
    I hear you on the fine line stuff...oh yeah, with my oven, it's such a fine line even more.

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  19. JessicaFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    I love the texture of these cookies too. Yours look fantastic!

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  20. AmyRuthFebruary 3, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Fabulous 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.
    AmyRuth

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  21. ShariFebruary 4, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    I love that first photo. You're right about the line between done and over-baked!

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  22. The Food LibrarianFebruary 4, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    These 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! :)

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  23. Katherine Roberts AucoinFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Your cookies look fantastic. You did a wonderful job.

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  24. MeganFebruary 4, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Now those look terrific!

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Your cookies look great! I agree it was hard to stop eating them. YUM!

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  26. UnknownFebruary 4, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Gorgeous closeup shot of the cookie...and no, you can't stop at just one!

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  27. ElyseFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Mmm, 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).

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  28. How To Eat A CupcakeFebruary 5, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    GOOD LORD! Seriously........ that photo almost made me lick the screen..... ALMOST!

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  29. TeaLadyFebruary 6, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Great looking cookies. They would make a chocolate lover out of anyone.

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  30. CBFebruary 7, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Love the close up shot. You can see all the ooey gooey chocolate bits. Yum! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
    Clara @ iheartfood4thought

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  31. Snooky doodleFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    yummy so chocolqatey :)

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  32. JacqueFebruary 8, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I know what you mean about that last minute of baking... you want to get it just right!

    Your cookie looks perfect :)

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  33. DeeFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    These are one of my favourite cookies from my pre-blogging days. They're gorgeous aren't they?

    Steph, your photos are looking really yummy. I love that first shot of the Tuiles :)

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  34. OliviaFebruary 24, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Usually I'm not very drawn to world peace cookies...but these are the best ones I've seen.

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  35. ZahraFebruary 3, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    haha i can TOTALLYYY understand the URGE...the NEED to bake when you come home from school...at 10pm :plol

    and world peace cookies? if chocolaty goodness cant bring world peace i dont think anything can ;)

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