Christmas Cookies

[Todash]

y'know, as easy as that recipe sounds, I'm still befuddled by "bake until cookies are set in center". What the heck does "set in center" mean?

It means, basically, just until they are not shiny like warm, raw cookie dough anymore. I wouldn't go longer than 12 minutes for the first sheet, then see if you like the texture of those when cool. (Twelve to 14 minutes is quite a long time to bake a cookie at 350.)

 

[skimom2]

It means, basically, just until they are not shiny like warm, raw cookie dough anymore. I wouldn't go longer than 12 minutes for the first sheet, then see if you like the texture of those when cool. (Twelve to 14 minutes is quite a long time to bake a cookie at 350.)

That's what I thought, too. Maybe it's the brownie mix, but I'd think 7-9 mins would be more appropriate.

 

[no bounce no play]

Try these no bounce........

I think I could do that!

 

[Todash]

They're not liquid or gelid if you lightly touch one. They will be soft, but not squishy. Just from experience, I'd pull them no later than the 12 minute mark, and maybe even earlier (my oven cooks hot).

This too.

 

[champ1966]

y'know, as easy as that recipe sounds, I'm still befuddled by "bake until cookies are set in center". What the heck does "set in center" mean?

It means " set in the centre" but in US speak.

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Hope this helps

 

[no bounce no play]

It means " set in the centre" but in US speak.

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Hope this helps

No offense but... you are NOT as helpful as Skimom and Todash

 

[Todash]

I know champ1966 was being funny in that other thread, but I'm thinking about making brandy snaps now. It's been forever since I made them. But ... they're so delicate, and I'm not sure they'd freeze very well.

I was thinking about hosting a girly afternoon tea in the spring. Maybe I'll do those then. With scones and cucumber sandwiches and similar.

 

[Todash]

YOU GUYS. Look what I just found: Earl Grey shortbread cookies!!!

 

[champ1966]

I know champ1966 was being funny in that other thread, but I'm thinking about making brandy snaps now. It's been forever since I made them. But ... they're so delicate, and I'm not sure they'd freeze very well.

I was thinking about hosting a girly afternoon tea in the spring. Maybe I'll do those then. With scones and cucumber sandwiches and similar.

No I wasn't *Hic*

 

[no bounce no play]

YOU GUYS. Look what I just found: Earl Grey shortbread cookies!!!

Those will be great for your tea party

There used to be a teahouse in Dallas that served cucumber sandwiches and other things... like fish in a jello mold.

 

[skimom2]

YOU GUYS. Look what I just found: Earl Grey shortbread cookies!!!

Shortbread is beyond belief delicious. Now I want to make biscotti, too. YOU'RE MAKING ME HONGRY! (lol)

 

[Todash]

Those will be great for your tea party

There used to be a teahouse in Dallas that served cucumber sandwiches and other things... like fish in a jello mold.

What? No. NO FISH IN A JELLO MOLD.

I actually have some really good Earl Grey (double bergamot!) loose leaf tea ... I'm considering making these today.

 

[no bounce no play]

Shortbread is beyond belief delicious. Now I want to make biscotti, too. YOU'RE MAKING ME HONGRY! (lol)

I will not be learning to make biscotti... I like it too much, I'd gain too much weight. I can't even make a box of Nonni's Biscotti last longer than a couple days.

 

[champ1966]

I've resisted as long as I can, but here's a customer's jelly mould.She reckoned it's a lobster,I beg to differ.

 

[no bounce no play]

I've resisted as long as I can, but here's a customer's jelly mould.She reckoned it's a lobster,I beg to differ.

 

[Out of Order]

Does she let you use it, champ? Or is she shellfish?

 

[no bounce no play]

Does she let you use it, champ? Or is she shellfish?

Ohforgoodnesssakes... That settles it... you and Champ are no longer allowed to be on the same board

 

[Todash]

I've resisted as long as I can, but here's a customer's jelly mould.She reckoned it's a lobster,I beg to differ.

Welp. This one wins the internet today.

 

[champ1966]

My work here is done.

 

[Moderator]

y'know, as easy as that recipe sounds, I'm still befuddled by "bake until cookies are set in center". What the heck does "set in center" mean?

At the recommended cooking time, I stick a toothpick down in the center of whatever it is and if it comes out clean when I remove it, no gooeyness on the toothpick, it's set in the center. That may not always work for something really thick like a quick bread because the toothpick isn't quite long enough to reach the middle but would for these. That's when I'd use a metal or wooden skewer instead.