Comments on: World Peace Cookies

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:14:07 +0000

I’ve made these before as well, and I think they are absolutely heaaavenly! I, too, had the problem with the crumbling, but I just made sure to hold the sides together as I cut, which made it a bit easier to push together once they all cam apart! Definitely worth the waiting and the crumbling, wouldn’t change one thing about them

By: kate

kate — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:54 +0000

I’ve made these a few times, and found them more forgiving than most folks here…I think if you let them set up long enough, then just squish the crumbly bits together if they crumble a bit, you’ll be fine.

Also, and excellent source for a unique fluer de sel is: http://www.thespicehouse.com/spices/malandel-fleur-de-sel-french-sea-salt

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:03:46 +0000

Ryan, I had a lot of trouble with these, too. They are so delicious, but definitely a trying experience.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:23:27 +0000

I’m trying to make these now and they’re just a crumbly awful mess!

One thing, I don’t have a stand mixer. That may have contributed.

When I try to slice the logs they are not holding together AT ALL! Sort of how baking chocolate is so dry that you can’t really slice it without crumbles all over.

In being impatient I tried a bit of time in the freezer, I’m thinking the dough got too cold, so I’m /hoping/ if I warm the dough up it will become sliceable, but not as crumbly as it was to begin with.

Next time I will make them with less flour/sugar, as suggested, and perhaps a bit more butter since you can’t exactly add some more milk to these cookies!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:24:39 +0000

Thanks for the tips, Whitney.

By: Whitney

Whitney — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:28:36 +0000

I made these last night following the smitten, kitchen directions…plus, I pulsed the dough a couple extra times and then instead of putting them in the fridge (short on time), placed them in the freezer for an hour and 20 mins and then in the fridge for 30 mins…

Cut into 1/2 slices only 2 of the 36 cookies had crumbles…just use a really sharp knife and all was well with the cookies

By: jennifer

jennifer — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:34:06 +0000

Brilynn, thanks for the encouragement. These are far too good not to give them another try.

Carly, thanks for the freezer tip. I’ll keep it in mind for next time.

By: Carly

Carly — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:02:01 +0000

Whenever I may these, I stick them in the freezer for about an hour and then go ahead and slice and bake. They are chilled, but aren’t so chilled that I can’t cut them, and they bake up in the same amount of time (and yes, this is the cookie recipe I return to over and over. I adore them).

By: brilynn

brilynn — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:45:34 +0000

I’ve made these quite a few times now and the first time I did, they didn’t turn out so well. Definitely give them another try, they can be so much easier! I know for myself, the first time they crumbled and fell apart and I think it’s because my butter wasn’t soft enough to begin with and they never came together like they should. But after initially having difficulties, it’s been smooth sailing ever since.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:10:51 +0000

Tracy, I’m glad yours worked well. And Coconut Chocolate Cream Pie?!? I must look into that one.