This week's TWD is a bit different. Because this month's recipes are so damn good and American Thanksgiving is soon, TWD decided to let people bake out of order. And since I always like messing around with order, that's exactly what I did!
The recipes really ARE good this month, but I wasn't in the mood for something really heavy or time consuming, so I chose these gorgeous molasses cookies. Pamela of Cookies with Boys choose these cookies, and very timely - perfect for these cold, November days. Tia of Buttercream Barbie (love that name!) was kind enough to post the recipe, since it's not technically their week. Good on her! I'm glad to see not everyone is as lazy as I am.
Another reason I went with these cookies is to see how they compare with my mom's. All in all, Dorie's are a standard molasses cookie, which is not an invective, believe me! One thing I do like is her inclusion of black pepper, and if anything I'd use more next time. Taste for taste, they are very close to Mom's, but if I had to choose I'd go with Mom's cookies. Because, you know, she's my MOM. That's the rules.
These cookies are very straightforward. As some people have noted, they do spread out pretty good - definitely don't crowd the pan. And go heavy with the black pepper, it's awesome!
Unfortunately, I had an accident while making them. This one fell into some french vanilla icing, and then it accidentally fell into my mouth, thereby forcing me to eat it (them, let's be honest). Mmmmmmmmmm, happy lies! Can't wait to see what everyone chose. :)
I am so sorry you had an accident while working on these cookies. I hope you are okay now. :D I can't wait to try these.
ReplyDeleteHa! My favourite sort of 'accident'. Your cookies look perfect! I made these out of sheer laziness too. But they were a delicious yawn to eat. :))
ReplyDeleteWhat a tragedy.. so sorry to learn of your accident! These look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOh, accident-prone cooks! So many delicious morsels disappearing. I'm sure the cookies were brave.
ReplyDeleteYour cookies looks terrific! I chose these as well and loved them! They were really delicious. Wish mine would have found the french vanilla icing ;) - next time for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love spice cookies. I can't wait to try the recipe. They look delicious and the pepper is an interesting addition.
ReplyDeleteThese look great. The vanilla icing looks like a great finishing touch! Thank God for accidents!
ReplyDeleteAccidents happen. glad no one was hurt. They look great and they did make great sandwiches.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrible thing for the cookie to get caught in that icing. Too bad you had to eat it. ;o) Thanks for baking the cookies with me and I'm glad you enjoyed them.
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