Now there are definite favorites in the world of cookies. The most popular Girl Scout cookies are, in this order, Thin Mints, Samoas, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches and then Shortbread. I'm not a big store bought cookie fan. They have no spirit and I don't think that a human being had a whole lot to do with their creation. So, I avoid them and their souless existence unless I'm desperate and tired.
In the world of home bakers there is some dispute with the top few but they typically include sugar cookies, chocolate chip and oatmeal.
While the typically popular cookies are all undeniably enjoyable, I have a cookie that has been the star of my show for the past few years. It is a butter almond cookies, much like a shortbread. I make them without eggs and they become delicate and light while baking. I normally dip them in either white chocolate and crushed pistachios or dark chocolate and almonds. They are elegant enough for a sweet table and comforting enough for your nightstand.
The most tedious and time consuming cookie is the decorated sugar cookie. The dough is chilled, rolled, cut and cooled. The icings are colored, piped and dried. The packaging is fun and I could pretty much shop in any store and find a fun way to store them. Trust me when I tell you that if someone cares enough to make you decorated sugar cookies...well, they care enough.
So, don't take your cookies for granted. They take time and energy and never get the respect or admiration of a 3 tiered cake or a tart or even a pie, all of which take only a part of the time it take to make most of the cookies I make. Save a pastry chef, eat a cookie.
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