So here's the problem folks. As I hope she knows, I absolutely adore Jayne's blog. The kids, the cats, the... Okay, I'd use cookies for the alliteration, but truly, I love all the food on there too. Please don't strike me dead for not continuing the alliteration? So yes, love. Love love love. Lots of love here. But, umm... none of that love is going to coconut. Or shortbread. Or macadamia nuts. You see, I really don't like coconut. The flavor, the texture of that sugary shaved stuff you can get in bags - blech! And macadamia nuts? Well, they're just not my favorite nut. That'd be the pecan. I could eat those suckers by the handful. And do. And shortbread tiptoes a fine line. I really like the not too buttery kind, that's a little drier and perfect for dunking in tea.
No worries though here, because I did make the Coconut Butter Thins that Jayne chose for TWD this week. I just, well, quartered the recipe. And took them all into work. And handed them out via an email saying "It's Friday - Have a cookie!" Have I mentioned that my coworkers love cookies? And yes, I did try one. As in, I broke a corner off, tasted it, and realized that I really do like my shortbread with a bit less butter. The cookie, well, oozed butter as I bit into it. A bit too greasy, but that's just me. Everyone else who tried them loved them.
I must admit, I really actually liked the flavor of the cookies though. The coconut just made them a little chewy (I loves me some chewy cookies). And the macadamia nuts weren't too soft and buttery, although I'm still thinking almonds or pecans would get them more in my "like" column, for both the flavor and the crunch factor. The best part though? That amazing browned butter / cookie smell while I was baking them. *swoon*
Oh yeah, and the reaction of people as I told them they had to try a cookie before they could leave my office. Priceless, let me tell you!
Last Week: Blueberry Crumb Cake
Next Week: Banana Cream Pie
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TWD: Coconut Butter Thins
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
48 comments:
These weren't my favorite cookie either. I'm not a fan of macadamia nuts so I just made them without nuts. I agree though - they did smell really good while they baked!
I loved them, but had to cut the recipe in half because my usual gineau pigs don't like nuts or coconut! :) Your cookies look yummy, though, and I'm glad your coworkers loved them!
my work loved them - although they seem to eat anything I bring in! Love the butterfly plates, what cute phots.
I think my husband would love these (if i figure out how to make them GF) - and those plates are just darling!
I made Candied Ginger shortbreads this week, drizzled with dark chocolate. Your cookies look wonderful, even if you didn't actually like them!
I love chewy cookies too! the coconut worked well in this recipe. Pity you didnt enjoy it that much. But at least the co-workers got the better of it!
The cookies did smell good, I'll admit that. I loved the cookies, not my favourites, my manager actually ate 3 in a row, so he must have liked them a lot!
They were definitely buttery. And the house did smell fabulous as they were baking. It was nice of you to share these cookies!
I'm thinking that this would probably be the best shortbread recipe with the addition of lime. I'm going to make them again without the nuts or coconut, too. Glad you tried them, though. Dorie would be proud.
I think you did a great job! And look at those plates! So beautiful!
What a great coworker you are to have! Cookies every Friday.. sounds good to me!
Your cookies look great! I love the butterfly plates!
You have the most fun plates. Like the photos too.
Cookies are nice, but where did you get those plates? Gorgeous! Good for you for making them even though so many of the ingredients turn you off. I'm with you on pecans being #1. I toast them and then have them over cereal or oatmeal, or yogurt, or in a fruit salad. Sorry, this isn't about pecans, it's about coconut butter thins, and yours look great! Almost as nice as those plates!
Gotta love the coworkers - cookie machines, all of them.
I'm right there with you! Too buttery, but they smelled devine! I'm just not a shortbread fan.
my daughter wouldn't try them due to the coconut. At least your coworkers liked them right? :)
I don't doubt that your coworkers were wowed by these cookies! It says something that you liked them as well, even though they are chock full 'o things that are not your favorites. I was completely shocked by how much I loved these. Yours look beautiful, as always.
I agree with you on the too-sweetened coconut. Whenever I spy bags of the unsweetened version, I stock up. It doesn't seem to make a big difference in taste, except the end result is less cloying. Too buttery? Hmmm
I am going to have to try these again, mine bombed! blrgh... but yours look lovely!
I bet you're the most popular gal in your office. I loved these cookies, and I'm sorry you didn't. Better luck next week!
I used almonds and lemon...your cookies look yummy and super cute plates!
Lucky coworkers!! These look great. I'm glad that even you enjoyed them a bit--that's a big step for someone who's not a fan of shortbread, coconut, or macadamia nuts. These cookies must be really good!! They certainly look delicious.
Your cookies look great. I thought this recipe was wonderful !!
Love your cookies. They were so good!
I'm with you on the greasy part - I thought these had a little too much butter. But other than that, I enjoyed them. At least yours look really pretty! I bet your coworkers were happy!
-Amy
www.singforyoursupperblog.com
I am not fond of coconut either, but I whizzed mine small so I hope that it helps.
And I adore those butterflies! I'm sure the cookies were good too ;)
oh the way you described them made me crave them more :) look so good :)
I loves me some chewy cookies as well!!!! I'm glad that your co-workers loved them! I need to find some more love with the pecan... I actually haven't had too many experiences with them but you sell me on them!
These were great! But I understand you not being too excited by the ingredients. I was the same way, but once I tasted them my mind was changed!
Your cookies look awesome and the plates are too magnificent for words!
Cookies look really good. I have similar feelings about there being too much butter.
I don't like coconut either. I won't even let it in the house. =) I didn't get a chance to make these yet, but when I do, it will be without the coconut. I'm glad to hear you found a good home for your cookies. =)
Good job making the cookies even though you weren't excited about the coconut and all. They look delish!
they were a little greasy now I come to think about it!! I love macadamia nuts though - I love pecans too but macadamias are my favourite!
Well they look gorgeous! I liked these cookies more than I thought I would. I keep nibbling at them LOL
I loved these cookies but then again I love butter! Your cookies look delicious.
C. those look very tasty. They are addictive, to me, anyway. I used cashews and chai cause macs are not my favorite either.
A year or two ago, I would have agreed with you on all counts. But, I've started to like coconut quite a bit, and I'm slowly coming around to macadamia nuts. I'm still on the fence with shortbread, but I haven't given it an honest chance. But hey, at least the lack of eggs makes it easy to quarter the recipe!
I'm glad you liked the coconut in the end, and it's great that it makes them chewy. You'll have to experiment with some different nuts.
Caitlin, I love you and your alliteration, but how can you not like coconut or macadamia nuts!? Mind boggling! ;)
Held hostage at work by crazy baker-lady! "She wouldn't let us leave the building until we ate a cookie. It was traumatic and delicious all at the same time." says confounded office worker. Other employees in the building are concerned about next week's banana cream pie and fear there could be a clown outfit involved.
Good for you to make them even so! Your co-workers are so lucky!!
i'm glad you tried this even though you weren't a fan! true to the TWD spirit :)
These were not my most favorite either. Although some of that could be contributed to the fact I cooked them in a too-hot oven.
I left town before I could get these made, but I am so going there soon as all those flavors are a hit for me! Yours look really good and nice and tasty...yep, so going there soon, after I get caught up from being gone...problem with going on break is that it is all still here waiting when you return and then more tacked on...and the laundry piles...OMW....LOL. Great job on the cookies.
Post a Comment