My mom didn't bake much while I was growing up. She was a single mom, working full time, and just didn't have the time - and perhaps the interest - to master many culinary feats. The one thing she did bake consistently - and incredibly - was chocolate chip cookies. So there is a high bar to meet any time I try a new recipe.
I thought the texture of these was perfect - chewy and not at all cakey - but the flavor of the actual cookie left something to be desired. It was just too bland if there were no chips in the bite. (Or chunks in my case.) I baked them for a couple of minutes longer than recommended, but perhaps another couple would solve the blandness. I still have a lot of dough in the fridge, so I'll report back if my opinion changes.
The recipe calls for almonds. I'm not usually a fan of nuts in my chocolate chip cookies, but I decided to make the cookies as written. I didn't think the almonds detracted from the cookies, but I didn't think they necessarily added anything either. I probably wouldn't include them again.
Overall, I really enjoyed these cookies, even though they won't be my new favorite.
A special thanks to Melissa Murphy, owner of Sweet Melissa Patisserie, and writer of The Sweet Melissa Baking Book for hosting this week. You can find the recipe on the SMS home page.
Your cookies look so good. I would have to agree with you that they will not be a favorite. I liked them but I really like toll house cookies better! I love the last photo!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that big pool of chocolate! :) Great pictures!!
ReplyDeleteLove the melty chocolate in your picture- looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look SO GOOD! I'm sorry that they weren't a big hit for you, though. Really, that first photo is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look great but I am sorry they were not a taste success for you. Nothing compares to Mom's when you know what a great chocolate chip cookie should taste like! Great pictures too =D
ReplyDeleteToo bad this wasn't a favorite for you. Your cookies look nice though!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked them, love the chocolate puddle!
ReplyDeleteThe big blob of chocolate in your first photo sure caught my attention! Too bad its not a favorite.
ReplyDeleteYour cookies turned out so beautiful! I'm glad you like them, even if they won't become a favorite!
ReplyDeleteBummer that you didn't love the cookies. They have definitely become my go-to recipe! Yours look absolutely terrific!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear these cookies didn't live up to expectation. Yours surely look delicious, though! Does your mom have a go-to recipe that is your all time favorite?
Hope to talk to you again after next weekend's SMS recipe!
-Joy