Last week, I took the plunge and finally joined the rest of the world on Pinterest, and while I've already pinned dozens of things I'll probable never make or do, I decided to make a concerted effort to actually give some of my pins a try - and share the results with you on the blog!
From now on, I'll be sharing my real-life renderings of Pinterest finds in these 'Pinned There, Done That' posts. It won't be a regular feature, and I can't promise that my attempts will turn out anything like the original - but really, isn't that all part of the fun?
So, without further ado, here's my first attempt at putting a Pin into practice: Meltaway Cookies from Landee See, Landee Do.
The Pinspiration:
The Product:
So, what do you think? Differences in lighting aside, they're pretty close, right?
I'll be honest, I had a few issues with these cookies. First of all, you don't get that many cookies for your two sticks of butter. The meltaway texture is due, in large part, to the recipe's high butter-to-dry-ingredient ratio (as well as the addition of velvety cornstarch). This is good news for lovers of buttery goodness, but bad news for bulk eaters - so if you want fistfuls of cookies, you'd better stick to your sugar cookies or chocolate chips!
My second issue was with the texture which, while meltingly delicious, was decidedly crisp. I guess this should have been obvious, given the amount of fat in the recipe, but I'm a lover of chewy, gooey cookies so I'll undertake a little next time I whip these up. That being said, I will whip them up again, because the flavor really is good.
Intensely buttery, without a hint of cornstarch (which was a concern of mine!), most of the sweetness actually comes from the icing. The originals were slathered in cream cheese frosting, but I used a basic buttercream. I'd like to say it was a deeply considered decision, but I just didn't have any cream cheese on hand and didn't want to make another trip to buy some. As it turned out, the buttercream was a perfect complement to these cookies, so I won't be buying cream cheese next time, either.
Meltaway Cookies
from Landee See, Landee Do
1 cup butter, room temperature (I used salted)
3/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter until fluffy. Add cornstarch and sugar and mix until well incorporated. Stir in flour until well mixed. Drop by small spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, about two inches apart. Flatten with the bottom of a glass (be sure to flatten uniformly or your edges will brown - you can dip the glass in powdered sugar to prevent sticking, if necessary). Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies appear 'set' and very slightly browned. Cool completely and frost with your favorite icing.
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From now on, I'll be sharing my real-life renderings of Pinterest finds in these 'Pinned There, Done That' posts. It won't be a regular feature, and I can't promise that my attempts will turn out anything like the original - but really, isn't that all part of the fun?
So, without further ado, here's my first attempt at putting a Pin into practice: Meltaway Cookies from Landee See, Landee Do.
The Pinspiration:
I'll be honest, I had a few issues with these cookies. First of all, you don't get that many cookies for your two sticks of butter. The meltaway texture is due, in large part, to the recipe's high butter-to-dry-ingredient ratio (as well as the addition of velvety cornstarch). This is good news for lovers of buttery goodness, but bad news for bulk eaters - so if you want fistfuls of cookies, you'd better stick to your sugar cookies or chocolate chips!
My second issue was with the texture which, while meltingly delicious, was decidedly crisp. I guess this should have been obvious, given the amount of fat in the recipe, but I'm a lover of chewy, gooey cookies so I'll undertake a little next time I whip these up. That being said, I will whip them up again, because the flavor really is good.
Intensely buttery, without a hint of cornstarch (which was a concern of mine!), most of the sweetness actually comes from the icing. The originals were slathered in cream cheese frosting, but I used a basic buttercream. I'd like to say it was a deeply considered decision, but I just didn't have any cream cheese on hand and didn't want to make another trip to buy some. As it turned out, the buttercream was a perfect complement to these cookies, so I won't be buying cream cheese next time, either.
Meltaway Cookies
from Landee See, Landee Do
1 cup butter, room temperature (I used salted)
3/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter until fluffy. Add cornstarch and sugar and mix until well incorporated. Stir in flour until well mixed. Drop by small spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, about two inches apart. Flatten with the bottom of a glass (be sure to flatten uniformly or your edges will brown - you can dip the glass in powdered sugar to prevent sticking, if necessary). Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies appear 'set' and very slightly browned. Cool completely and frost with your favorite icing.
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The title of this post made me lol! I have sooooo many recipes pinned, but there are only so many occasions to try them. Looking forward to seeing what you make.
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Thanks! I know what you mean - even after making a concerted effort, I've still pinned more things than I could ever make!
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ReplyDeleteNatasha xx
www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
so simple, they do look exactly the same...I'd eat one
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful...kinda like shortbread cookies which I love...and the pink frosting makes them irresistible. Thanks for sharing your experiment. =)
ReplyDeleteThey are quite a bit like shortbread - but creamier in the mouth, if that makes sense? Definitely a tasty little cookie!
DeleteThese cookies look wonderful.....I have pinned it Your pic are just fine caught my attention......thanks, andi
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andi!
DeleteThese look delicious and beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
ReplyDeleteGosh, I can taste these just by looking at them. YUM!
ReplyDeleteI made these at Valentine's, we loved them!! I just found you through a linky party and I'm a new follower. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chrissy! So glad you stopped by :)
DeleteOh these look divine, I will have to try them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe.
Great pics, they look and sound amazing.
ReplyDeleteYUMMY!!! I bet they really do melt! YUMMY!!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE it if you shared this on my blog:
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-4.html
These look delicious!
ReplyDeletesounds great, but I am so a soft cookie person too.
ReplyDeleteThe flavor is pretty unique so they're worth a try - but my heart will always belong to the soft and the chewy ;)
DeleteThose look sooo good!!! I would love it if you would link these up at my first Link Party going on now. I hope to see you there!
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Katie @ Little Becky Homecky
Thanks for the invite, Katie - I linked up, and congrats on your first party!
DeleteWhat a simple recipe! They look good!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to make these! They sound so simple & look amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat outcome of the pinniing venture. These cookies do look like they would just melt away in the mouth. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week end and come back soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
The name alone has my mouth watering!! And yes, I need to be better about actually trying the things I pin, too!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
ReplyDeleteLooks like these turned out awesome!! Happy to have you at Things I've Done Thursday! www.bearrabbitbear.com
ReplyDeleteThese look absolutely amazing! I have featured them on Blog Stalking Thursday! Thanks for sharing! Don't forget to stop by and grab a featured button and wear it proudly on your blog! http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/02/blog-stalking-thursday-30.html
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ReplyDeleteAs a baker there are a number of places to be employed. Some of these include being employed at a manufacturing baked recipes where making the same type of baked good everyday will be your job. Working in a bakery is another option; the bakery may be located in a grocery store, restaurant, or an individual business. If the bakery is chosen the job description may including baking several different items daily such as birthday cakes, wedding cakes, or other types of baked goods.
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