A while ago I was talking to Fezoca (via Twitter) about Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook
When it comes to cookies, my opinion is pretty much the same: I’m more inclined to the chubby kinds. That is why these do not rank so high on my best-ever-cookies list – they are delish, but too thin for my taste. :)
Double chocolate chip cookies
slightly adapted from Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy
2 cups + ½ tablespoon (285g) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (226g/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and still warm
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (132g) light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (170g) dark chocolate chips
1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
Mix the flour and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the butter with the sugars, vanilla and salt. Mix in the eggs. Stir in the flour mixture just until incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours (or overnight).
Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F; line two large baking sheets with baking paper.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator (let is soften a bit if left in the refrigerator for more than 2 hours). Place 1 slightly rounded tablespoon
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container, at room temperature, for 4-6 days.
Makes about 60 cookies – I halved the recipe above and got 33 cookies
I agree 100%! So many cooks do not eat their actual recipes! I don't believe for one minute that Giada eats prosciutto-wrapped pork, lamb and Italian desserts more than once a month. Nor do I believe Paltrow is eating anything but macrobiotic, raw vegan food. I like both types-their real food and their recipes, but just be honest with us, you know?
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Wow, i didn't know Gwyneth Paltrow had a cookbook, that's really interesting!
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look really good, they may be thin, but if they're good, i don't mind.
so are you implying that you have to be slightly fat to be a good cook. gwyneth paltrow looks very healthy and naturally slim in my opinion; she does NOT look like she "doesn't eat" - a phrase that i feel people throw around too often without thinking.
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ReplyDeletesome said "don't trust a skinny cook" ; so even Giada say "YUMM" I'm still like try your recipe than her LOL.
ReplyDeleteyummy!!!
ReplyDeleteyummy looking cookies
ReplyDeleteThe cookies look really great. I'll be saving that recipe for next Christmas, even though sadly I will have to substitute the white chocolate (damn that lactose intolerance) with more dark chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI have to disagree on the skinny-people part though, because that would imply I wasn't a good cook. ;) Guess there are some people that just don't gain weight when eating or (on my part) just can't eat that much of certain foods due to various food-intolerances. So don't be so fast to judge the cook instead of the recipes. ;)
But to end with something nice: I've been reading your blog for over a year now and it's about time I tell you how much I love your recipes aswell as the photos you take. I still make a small pot of your lemon curd at least once a month! :)
I love cookies. Nothing but a classic recipe!
ReplyDeleteInteresting comment about how certain cooks don't eat their own food. I think it is true as if you ever watch the two mentioned they only take "baby bites" of what ever they fix. If you have ever seen the "Spice Goddess" on the Cooking channel she is another one.
ReplyDeleteI watched epsisodes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Mario Batali’s show (I think it was a trip in Spain) and personally that was the MOST uncomfortable thing I have ever seen.
I know this is not your favorite book...how did you like these cookies? They look gorgeous, Patricia!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter weekend Patricia! I'm with you -- I like a chubby cookie, although these look really delicious! Love the Chewy Gooey book!
ReplyDeletecookies look delicious and i totally agree with you about gwyneth paltrow's acting abilities!
ReplyDeleteI agree with u about Gwyneth's acting and i'm not hugely interested in her book either, but I do agree with the commenter above that some people (2 good friends I've had included) can just eat and eat and eat and not gain any weight. Considering that Gwyneth had to gain some weight for Country Strong it's clear that it's possible for her to put on some weight, but she probably does just have a high metabolism as well. Especially if she eats healthily and exercises regularly it's not impossible that it's not the result of starvation. Plus her food-centric newsletter GOOP has gotten quite a following so she's gotten have something other than just celebrity appeal :). Just saying. I'm also not big on the skinny cookies though because I like mine just a big crisp on the outside but gooey and chewy within.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only person who has been bothered by skinny cooks and their ridiculous recipes. Makes me wonder if they even come up with the ideas on their own.
ReplyDeleteAs for the cookies, they look delicious. I don't mind thin cookies, they're usually pretty crispy!