by Tory H.
Member since:
July 12, 2007

Cookie Suggestions!

January 10, 2013 07:42 PM UTC
views: 0 | 7 people recommend this | comments: 44

So, I'm going to be helping out with something that will require a large quantity of cookies to get baked. Now, after my cookie swap, I'm not really feeling too worried about that! I know I can crank out the cookies fast.

However, I do want to maybe experiment with some different types of cookies. So, I'm curious-- what would you bake? Alternatively, in a convention setting where maybe you're waiting on line a lot, what sort of cookie would you like to make?

Keep in mind the following:

  • The cookies must be sturdy enough to not break while being transported and moved.
  • Similarly, the cookies need to keep well for a few days! They will likely be made two days prior to being eaten.
  • They shouldn't be too complicated to make, since there need to be a lot of them!
  • They shouldn't have a lot of icing or things that are going to make them stick to others. They will likely be saran-wrapped or in baggies.

I'm actually thinking that I might do mini-muffins or something like that, if it's allowable. We shall see!

So, what would you make? Any recipes that fit the bill?

Comments: 44

Adelaide M. Jan 10, 2013, 7:49pm UTC
Some of my favorite cookies are the Toll House chocolate chip cookies. The recipe's on the bag of chips so it's easy to find. One change that I make: Instead of the baking soda/baking power (whichever it calls for), add the same amount of corn starch instead. It makes the cookies fluffier and stay chewy for days instead of getting rock hard. It can be done in any recipe and it changes the texture just enough to make them chewy instead of crunchy.
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 7:53pm UTC
I do have a go-to chocolate chip recipe I use, but I didn't know that corn starch tip! I'll have to try that out!
Adelaide M. Jan 10, 2013, 7:58pm UTC
I was pretty amazed with it too, especially since I love soft cookies. I've used it in a number of different cookie recipes over Christmas and it seems to work with every one. Enjoy all your cookies!
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 8:10pm UTC
Thanks! And I hear you-- I'm a big fan of softer cookies!
Adelaide M. Jan 10, 2013, 7:49pm UTC
Thanks for posting to Point Taken. Have a great night!
Karen E. Jan 10, 2013, 7:52pm UTC
One of my favorites is the oatmeal cookie. My MIL substituted one cup of oats for a cup of coconut. OMGoodness, so chewy and good!
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 7:53pm UTC
Ooh. Oatmeal can be quite tasty!
Amanda P. Jan 10, 2013, 7:55pm UTC
I like the sugar cookies with the Hersey kiss on top.
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 7:56pm UTC
Ooh, good idea! Those are tasty, and Hershey Kisses have so many flavors, so there are a lot of options!
Susan N. Jan 10, 2013, 9:23pm UTC
We make the Hershey's Peanut Butter Blossoms - similar but comes out like a Reeses flavor - so yummy!

https://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipe-details.aspx?id=5191
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 11:14pm UTC
I think I've had those! So good!
Amanda P. Jan 10, 2013, 7:55pm UTC
Or the no bakes.
Leah Christensen Jan 10, 2013, 8:17pm UTC
I have a ton of really good Danish cookie recipes in the book that I published in 2005. It's available from my website, as a book, and as an ebook, if you want it ASAP.

www.twoguelphauthors.webs.com
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 10:21pm UTC
Cool, thanks :) I'm poor as hell right now, but I'm keeping that bookmarked!
Leah Christensen Jan 10, 2013, 10:41pm UTC
You're very welcome. You have your candles, I have my books. Thank God we both have something to kinda, sorta keep us going. :) The nice thing about my books is that the publisher makes 'em, so if someone orders 50 at a time, so be it. It's also nice that it's a publish on demand, so I don't have 10,000 unsold books around here.

The book is divided into sections.

Breads
Appetizers
Main courses
Desserts
Drinks

You'll love it!
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 11:07pm UTC
Yeah, the publish on demand thing is nice! Won't have to keep a huge stock lying around.
Leah Christensen Jan 10, 2013, 11:21pm UTC
I try to keep atleast half a dozen copies on hand, just incase I need a fast gift, or someone local requests one, and wants an autograph. Otherwise, I let the publisher take care of shipping. It's much cheaper than me ordering a couple hundred, and shipping them myself. Also, if they come into Canada I have to pay American DUTY! No use doing that if I'm just going to ship 'em back to the States. LOL But if you buy one by the time I get to NYC, please bring it to the Waldorf, and I'll autograph it for you.
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 11:23pm UTC
Yeah, doesn't make sense to be shipping them all over the place! Much simpler to have them ship it :)

And will do!
Leah Christensen Jan 10, 2013, 11:26pm UTC
Of course, if you don't have a copy of the book by then, come meet me anyway. I'll autograph a piece of hotel stationery, and you can glue it in the cover of the book you eventually get.

I got a really neat idea for a kick-ass promotion, when I get there. I'm ordering new business cards with Canadian flags on them, but with tiny envelopes. When I have to tip a doorman for hailing a cab, or someone at a restaurant, I'm going to slip the tip in an envelope with a card, and give it to them. :) I might as well get a little business, if I have to be passing tips around. :) What do you think?
RedBird. B. Jan 10, 2013, 9:09pm UTC
I made cut-out-sugar-cookies and I decorated them with gum-drops and M@M'S and they were a big hit!~
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 10:37pm UTC
Oooh, those sound good! I have a unicorn cookie cutter I could use...
Heather M. Jan 10, 2013, 9:39pm UTC
Personally, I would go with either sugar cookies or chocolate chip cookies. You could do chocolate chip-cranberry cookies.
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 10:51pm UTC
Yeah, I'm contemplating unicorn-shaped sugar cookies. I would just have to make them thick enough not to shatter...
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Jan 10, 2013, 9:46pm UTC
The Peanut Butter Bars recipe I posted before Christmas is great. You wouldn't have to add the coconut. Make them plain peanut butter or use mini chocolate chips.
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 10:51pm UTC
I have it bookmarked! :D
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Jan 10, 2013, 9:47pm UTC
Don't forget ... everyone luvs brownies!
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 10:51pm UTC
I could probably make brownie bites in mini muffin tins... hmmmmmmm...
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Jan 11, 2013, 3:14pm UTC
Sounds like a winner to me!
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Jan 10, 2013, 9:49pm UTC
I also really liked the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookie recipe I posted. People really liked them. They aren't really soft, but they are not hard either. You can tell I like peanut butter cookies. ;o)
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 10:52pm UTC
Peanut Butter is good! :D I also want to not make something super common, but not something too outlandish. I'm wondering if I can adapt my citrus cookie recipe... even as-is, it might be ok.
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 10:52pm UTC
(And I will probably make a few different kinds when I get indecisive, hah!)
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Jan 11, 2013, 3:17pm UTC
Citrus cookies sound great. Some people cannot eat nuts, peanut butter.
Angela M. Jan 10, 2013, 10:02pm UTC
those pistachio cookies sassy posted would be good for something like this since the nuts are expensive you could always replace those with walnuts like a seen in another recipe online
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 10:53pm UTC
That's a good thought! Keeping it in mind.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Jan 11, 2013, 3:16pm UTC
You could make them without the pistachio nuts. The recipe uses pistachio pudding mix, but the nuts do make them a bit better. Be sure to use almond extract!
Tory H. Jan 11, 2013, 5:52pm UTC
Hmm. I might experiment a bit, though I'll admit I'm sometimes picky on almondy stuff.
Debbie W. Jan 10, 2013, 11:05pm UTC
Did you see the cookie recipes that Sonia M posted over Christmas for a cookie swap? They sounded really good.
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 11:06pm UTC
I saw some, but I need to go check out the ones I missed! Thanks!
Sophie S. Jan 10, 2013, 11:16pm UTC
I did churros for our cookie swap, but thats complicated and its best done the night before.
Tory H. Jan 10, 2013, 11:17pm UTC
Yeah, or warm! I don't think I could make enough churros...
Rebecca P. Jan 11, 2013, 6:54am UTC
www.browneyedbaker.com has a otn of reat recipes.

I recommend no-bakes, peanut butter, gingersnaps, chocolate chip or biscotti
Tory H. Jan 11, 2013, 12:34pm UTC
Thanks! I'll check that out :)
Truth Always Jan 11, 2013, 5:56pm UTC
I cant recommend any other ones that havent already been mentioned... but I sure could eat alot of them...
William M. Jan 11, 2013, 8:33pm UTC
Looks like you already have many good suggestions.

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