World Peace Cookies

3 Feb

Growing up, as a little girl in a funeral home, ( yep, that’s right) makes you kind of different already. I mean, lets face it. How many funeral homes are there in a town of 3,000 people? You get the picture?  Do you even know someone who grew up in a Funeral Home?   Don’t worry… IMG_9271.JPG

There are things that stick with you even when you grow up that always spring forward from the back of your mind when you least expect it. I remember my Mother reminding me often that it was okay to be different. I didn’t have to “be” like everyone else, dress like them, act like them and do everything they did. There are a few more things she told me too, but I’ll save those for another cookie. he he    Maybe Dorie has a fortune cookie hidden in the table of contents?  ar ar ar

These little precious cookies are  different.  Being different isn’t bad, its just different.  In this case, the World Peace Cookie is Stupendous!  They are just a European cookie, a sable, that has come to America and chosen to be different from all the other chocolate chip cookies  in the CCC universe.  They don’t even compare.  Just consider the lovely sandy nature of the crumb.  You might remember the “crumbly” nature before baking.  It’s just different and that’s okay.   The fact that the base of the cookie is dark with intense chocolate from the cocoa powder, is ah  so wonderful.   From the moment you bite down on this delicate yet soft crispness you know its not like all the other chocolate chip/chunk cookies you’ve had at every other PTA reception. Right?  The snap of the bits of bittersweet chocolate seal the deal as far as I am concerned.   But wait, there’s more (no, not the knife set) its a salty finish on your palate, and that’s that!

Dorie, thank you for including this lovely little Korova/World Peace Cookie in Baking From My Home to Yours.  By far, this is my absolute numero uno perfecto cookie choice!  Make sure you get this one folks.  Click here to find the recipe over at Jessica’s Cookbook Habit where she has those beautiful cookies just sitting there tempting you to copy for your own use, the recipe for these marvelous cookies.  Now if you aren’t already copying and pasting the recipe in about  the next 5 mintues,  you will live to regret not having the pleasure of baking and eating these  fabulous cookies.  So, just do it!  Option number two is to visit you local bookstore, of course, and pick up Dorie’s book, Baking From My Home to Yours.  You don’t want to be sorry that you let this one get away.  :-)

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I really appreciate the visit.  Hope you enjoy your cookies too. IMG_9258.JPG

42 Responses to “World Peace Cookies”

  1. Jennifer 03. Feb, 2009 at 7:25 am #

    Your story reminded me of the movie “My Girl.”

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with being different….and these cookies are different and I loved them!

    Nice Job!

  2. Nancy (n.o.e.) 03. Feb, 2009 at 8:07 am #

    Well, you did have a different childhood experience, didn’t you! Gives perspective no doubt. And I couldn’t agree more with your assessment of this cookie – so different and so good.
    Nancy

  3. Sabrina 03. Feb, 2009 at 8:12 am #

    Have you ever watched the show Six Feet Under? ;)

    Your cookies look great! Im glad you enjoyed them so much!

  4. Megan 03. Feb, 2009 at 9:19 am #

    I think you and I had the same perspective this week – about being different, that is.

  5. chocolatechic 03. Feb, 2009 at 9:30 am #

    I know a lady that grew up in a Funeral home.

    My best friend’s husband works in one too.

  6. Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy 03. Feb, 2009 at 9:47 am #

    Being different is good and gets better as we get older. After all, variety is the spice of life!

    I love these cookies too! They’re one of my faves. Yours turned out just great! Well done!

  7. Vibi 03. Feb, 2009 at 10:03 am #

    How I love that post, Amy Ruth!
    We must have had the same kind of mothers… for it was alos okay for me to be different. Different made the world interesting…
    Very nicely done cookies!

  8. Karen 03. Feb, 2009 at 10:03 am #

    Different is always good. :) Lovely cookies!

  9. Robin 03. Feb, 2009 at 11:24 am #

    Loved your story, Amy Ruth. And your mom was right! (Moms are always right, aren’t they?)

    Your cookies look so dark and yum. And different. Different is good.

  10. Jamie 03. Feb, 2009 at 12:31 pm #

    Your cookies look divine, we liked them too! :)

  11. Amanda 03. Feb, 2009 at 1:06 pm #

    I agree – yum yum yum! Chocolate, but different, and definitely delicious!

  12. Carolyn 03. Feb, 2009 at 3:00 pm #

    Well done, they look lovely! I loved mine too… :)

  13. steph (whisk/spoon) 03. Feb, 2009 at 6:37 pm #

    it’s cool to be different (and delicious to be different, if you happen to be a cookie)!

  14. Jacque 03. Feb, 2009 at 6:59 pm #

    Wow, you need to get a job selling cookies… you’d be rich! the way you make them sound so tasty.

    They look perfect.

  15. Caitlin 03. Feb, 2009 at 7:17 pm #

    My parents told me the same thing – funny how those sorts of things are universal. Your cookies look awesome – different is sooo very tasty! :)

  16. Jessica 03. Feb, 2009 at 7:36 pm #

    Different is good! And your cookies look great.

  17. Cathy 03. Feb, 2009 at 9:12 pm #

    Great post! My mother always said “be true to yourself” (implication: it’s okay to be different!) Love moms like ours! I agree — these cookies are different, but different good ALL the way! To me, they are the perfect cookie. I am so glad that you like them too! Great pictures!

  18. Steph 03. Feb, 2009 at 9:19 pm #

    I enjoyed your cookie review, it was perfectly described! I can’t wait to hear more about your childhood stories. I’m sure they wer really interesting!

  19. Shari 03. Feb, 2009 at 9:27 pm #

    Sounds like your mom was very wise! I love your post!

  20. pamela 03. Feb, 2009 at 9:54 pm #

    What a great post! Different is good. The cookies look fabulous, and I’m glad you enjoyed them.

  21. Lillian 03. Feb, 2009 at 10:13 pm #

    They are just the most amazing things, aren’t they?

  22. Mary 04. Feb, 2009 at 7:42 am #

    Great post….I am going to be the nine millionth person and recommend Six Feet Under..I think that the character of Claire permanently made being the daughter of a funeral home owner super cool and trendy from now to eternity….

  23. Danielle 04. Feb, 2009 at 8:07 am #

    Your cookies look great! At first I didnt really love these cookies, we made the 2nd batch last night and WOW they aged just right in the fridge for 3 days!

  24. Margaret 04. Feb, 2009 at 11:56 am #

    everybody needs to be a little different – including cookies. Yours look good. Great post.

  25. Teanna 04. Feb, 2009 at 2:10 pm #

    Wow! It made me think of Six Feet Under! That is very interesting (and unique, for sure!)! Great post!

  26. Leslie 04. Feb, 2009 at 2:28 pm #

    A stupendous post, as always! Your cookies look so good and chocolatey that I want to run out of my office this very moment and make some! Thanks for stopping by to encourage me. I have another batch in the refrigerator and they look wonderful. I can’t wait to hear more stories about your childhood (and I love that you’re connecting them to cookies). People have the most fascinating sotries!

  27. kim 04. Feb, 2009 at 3:19 pm #

    it’s good to be different, that’s what makes our world so wonderful! :) great job on the cookies!

  28. Andrea 04. Feb, 2009 at 5:39 pm #

    What a great post! I completely agree with your mom, it’s okay to be different — now that I’m a mom I hope I can pass that on to my kids. Your cookies look perfect, I love how dark and rich they look. I’ve never been a crumbly cookie fan, but these were wonderful, maybe I’ll give more crumbly cookies a chance :)

  29. Wendy 04. Feb, 2009 at 7:21 pm #

    Wow. You probably had a very interesting childhood. I have to work with funeral directors on occasion for work and they are an interesting group.

    Your cookies look great! I’m glad you liked them.

  30. karen 04. Feb, 2009 at 7:33 pm #

    how interesting about your childhood. made me think of six feet under like others… also my girl.

    these cookies were good. i ate the whole batch i made (it was a small batch but still!)

  31. Peggy 04. Feb, 2009 at 8:13 pm #

    Thank you Amy Ruth for this lovely post! You can’t know how much it meant to me on a personal level to know that it’s ok to be different! Weren’t these cookies really good? I might have to go get a couple out of my stash right now and indulge. Yum.
    Great job on yours.

  32. foodlibrarian 04. Feb, 2009 at 8:54 pm #

    Amy Ruth, what an interesting childhood you must have had. It is good to be different.

    Your cookies look delicious!

    Re: the white background question you posted… I made a homemade cardboard lightbox with all recycled materials. Here is a good description by another blogger. Mine is pretty similar. Hope it helps! http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html

  33. Margot 04. Feb, 2009 at 8:58 pm #

    What a great post! Your cookies look delicious.

  34. Donna 05. Feb, 2009 at 6:27 pm #

    WOW! You did live a different life! How cool! Your cookies are luscious looking and I could eat one right now, but we already ate them all. Got any for sale?

  35. Tamy~3 Sides of Crazy 05. Feb, 2009 at 7:49 pm #

    These aren’t lasting long around here! We enjoyed them too.

  36. Heather Peskin 07. Feb, 2009 at 6:35 am #

    I love these cookies – they look so well formed and rich. Didn’t get a chance to bake them for TWD but am going to make some to send to my niece in the UK. Great job!

  37. Nora 07. Feb, 2009 at 5:47 pm #

    I’m wanting to sign up to be part of tuesday’s with Dorie but I can’t figure out how to do it. Could you provide any assistance?
    Thank you.

    Nora

  38. Anne 08. Feb, 2009 at 1:31 pm #

    Wow Amy Ruth, those look fabulous! I love the story about being different. Your mom sounds like a wise woman. You made me think of My Girl, too. These cookies would be great with that movie, haha!

    Thanks for the tips about Valentine’s dinner. I appreciate your comment and I’ve been dying to try Ina’s Roast Chicken.

  39. Courtney 08. Feb, 2009 at 3:45 pm #

    My father in law grew up in a funeral home. He will tell me stories sometimes. :) But I know ALL too well of growing up…different. It was tough but I think it just made me stand out, but in a very good way. Maybe that is why I love these cookies so much. :) Glad you liked them too!

  40. Sam 08. Feb, 2009 at 3:49 pm #

    What a great post! Your cookies came out perfect!

  41. CB 08. Feb, 2009 at 5:11 pm #

    Funeral home? Ah Ok. That explains alot. HAHA. I tease I tease. I got the mental picture of the movie My Girl. I totally bawled at the end. Sorry off topic again. Pictures looking fabulous. Awesome job Corbin! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
    Clara @ iheartfood4thought

  42. LyB 09. Feb, 2009 at 8:36 pm #

    Dare to be different… That could be yet another name for these fabulous cookies. :)

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