For Tuesdays with Dorie we’ve baked out of order for the month of November. I’ve made 3 of the 4 picks, but alas, I will not be posting the Chocolate Caramel Chestnut Cake chosen by Katya of Second Dinner. I’m sorry Katya, but with the rush of Thanksgiving, work I have to complete before heading out of town, and the cost of some of the difficult to find ingredients for this one, it will end up being a rewind for me some time in the future. It looks delicious and I will try it. Dear readers, to see the marvelous cake I am referring to, head over here to Katya’s blog.
So instead, I went on a cookie baking spree this past weekend. Check in later tonight for Cranberry Orange Spirals and Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies. Today however, I have Dorie’s World Peace Cookies.
There’s been quite a bit of hype over these cookies, seems they are quite popular around the internet and blogosphere. You can read about the origin of the name on Dorie’s site, and there’s also a link to the recipe there.
These cookies are deeply dark and chocolately, with just a hit of saltiness. Very tasty and worthy of a glass of milk for dunking. They are simple to make and tasty to eat.
Alas, I think they are good, but am afraid that all the hype about them raised my expectations far too high and I honestly don’t see what all the fuss is about. :-/ Don’t get me wrong, they are good, I only wish I hadn’t read all about them first.
World Peace Cookies
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- â…” cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon fleur de sel or 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped into chips, or a generous 3/4 cup store-bought mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda into medium bowl.
- Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add both sugars, vanilla, and sea salt; beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add flour mixture; beat gently just until blended (mixture may be crumbly). Add chopped chocolate; mix just to distribute (if dough doesn’t come together, knead lightly in bowl to form ball). Divide dough in half. Place each half on a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment. Form each piece into 1 1/2-inch-diameter log. Wrap each tightly and chill until firm, about 3 hours. (Note: this can be done in advance – logs can be stored in the fridge up to three days before slicing and baking).
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, cut logs crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Space cookies 1 inch apart on prepared sheets. Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookies appear dry (cookies will not be firm or golden at edges), exactly 12 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool before enjoying with a large glass of milk.
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Megan says
I wasn't thrilled with these cookies either – so I'm glad I wasn't the only one.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Nutmeg Nanny says
I have heard a lot of great things about these cookies too. I still would like to try them but I will attempt not to put them on a pedestal first :)
Nina says
Your cookies look perfect–even if you werent too jazzed by them! I haven't made these yet–and am wondering the same thing!
natalia says
Ciao ! I should make these cookies again : mine were sooo flat !!
Barbara Bakes says
Sorry these didn't knock your socks off! I think if you try them again when you haven't had an over the top peanut butter cookie maybe you'd like them better!
Chow and Chatter says
these look so good will go over and chek out the cake as well!
Sweet as Coco says
Ahh..thats too bad they didnt meet your expectations! These are truly one of my favorite Dorie recipes–I plan on making these soon and keeping a log in my freezer ;)
Michelle says
Dorie's World Peace Cookies are one of my most requested cookies! One of those recipes you will bake many times over!
Ingrid says
Bummer about the cookies not living up to their hype and your expectations!
Hppy Turkey Day!
~ingrid
Tia says
i had these bookmarked to try, and now is even more incentive ! your gorgouus pictures.
Lauryn says
Its funny, I happen to agree with you! I made these about a month ago and was soooo psyched about them, but when I tasted them I just wasn't wow'd. I'd prefer a chocolate chip cookie over these cookies any day…Happy Thanksgiving!
jillbert says
I liked these cookies a lot, but I know what you mean about the hype. I have been avoiding all of the chocolate chip cookies for the same reason. They can't ALL be the best cookie ever!
myfamousrecipe says
Gosh, I came here for a brief check-in, but got drawn in by all the gorgeous photos on the right side of the page: whoopie pies, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, cookies. I might just stay here all day!
Katrina says
Yes, Amanda, twins separated at birth, I tell ya (oh, and by a few years. hehe)
When I made these with the group, I felt the same way. Good, but nothing to be "hype"r about!
Yours do look great, much better than anything I produced this week! Sigh. ;)
Sarah, Maison Cupcake says
I'm in awe of anyone who keeps up with TWD, it's a lot of work. Well done. These cookies look very nice though anything that sets it's bar so high with lofty claims, no matter how tongue in cheek, have got their work cut out to meet expectations!
Romaine says
Love your cookie pictures. The doilie makes a great prop!
Clivia says
Beautiful group of photos! I love that plate. Now we make this cookies a couple of times a month. It's the double chocolate that's hooked my family.
cookies and cups says
Having never read about them, I think I will make them ;) They look delicious!!!! Also, those snickers cookies look to die. Thanks for stopping by my site and the sweet comment!
Donna-FFW says
Glad for your honest opinion. I had planned on making them due to all the hype, but I may try a different chocolate cookie instead. They certainly look gorgeous though.
Flourchild says
I felt the same way, they were really good but nothing like I expected from all the hype! I think it's great you have been on a cookie baking roll lately. I would choose cookies over any recipe any day!
Oh your cookies look perfect!