Mmmm, hmmmmm... Chewy, moist, buttery, zesty.... good eats right thar.
I was surprised at the sight of my little butter thins, I must admit. I've browsed around looking at what others have baked. They all look a bit thick and dry. Mine are so thin and buttery! I think I did something right because they have a touch of laciness around the edges. Yet, mine do not have the macadamia nuts (too pricey), so maybe that's where I went wrong/right.
I really liked the whole rolling-in-the-bag experience. I used a pizza cutter to slice the cookies into squares. Although I used a ruler, they are not exactly 1 1/2 inch as specified in the recipe.
Although the boy and his father have not tried them yet, I am sure they will smile after a bite. If I can get my card plugged into the computer, I'll be sure to post some photos.
So. I admit it. I skipped last week. I've been out of town, I'm a busy mom, I have a cat...take your pick at whatever excuse you want. Truth is, I started this "structured baking project" so that I could expand my culinary limits and taste new flavors. But, I frowned a bit at the gingerbread. I don't like molasses and I'm not fond of gingerbread, in general. In fact, my gingerbread house recipe is sort of a sugar cookie recipe with some ginger, cinnamon, and cloves thrown into it instead of a pure breed.
But this week I was happy. Peace and chocolate?! I know nothing makes me more peaceful than a smidge of chocolate sometimes. I love this recipe. I am tempted to vary these with peanut butter chips next time. I think we should let the troops pass these out because who could eat one of these beauties and not smile?