. I told the lady at the bookstore that I am your number one fan. The cookies itself came out dense and almost sugar cookie like rather than the soft crumble Italian bakery cookie. Im only about halfway through reading this amazing book, but already I see far more recipes that I cant wait to make than I found in the first Smitten book. And thanks, also, for these cookies! Congrats and yay! The flavor of the cookie is delicious and I will try and find other ways to use the dough even though it could not be piped. Thanks and congrats, Deb! Once youve dipped the cookies, if you pop them in the freezer for 4 to 5 minutes, the chocolate will harden and will lock everything in place, the cookie sandwiches and also the sprinkles or toppings. You can cover these with sprinkles too but I should note a slightly more tender/thick sprinkle cookie is here. Ive recommended your recipes countless times. I make them at Christmas time every year using a cookie press. ), I collect recipes with abandon, but very selectively choose cookbooks. -Cheesy pasta with Brussel sprouts, but subbed roaster cauliflower. Risking life and limbs (yes probably multiple apendiges) and now in fear of a mob style hit in retrobution I present you the following mystery ingredients: 1. The first time I made these I used the cup measure. Hurry up wouldja? I dont have a pastry bag!! New here? Which is best? I am definitely looking forward to making the breakfast potato skins and making the dressing with the raw carrot- once I replace my deceased blender. Making these now and I find the dough is not very supple for piping. I arrived home after a terrible Monday at work and the book was there!! Thank you! Becker's is a tiny store front but don't let that decieve you from their amazing tasting donuts. I have a metal cookie press so maybe it will work ok. And sometimes i add a little milk if the dough is to crumbly mayne would work if dough is too stiff too. apart onto greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. (Dont tell anyone). on high pressure, with immediate pressure release). Recipe Instructions Position a rack in the center of the oven, then heat to 350F. The bakers would bake off all of those long and star-shaped butter cookies before they left and leave out piping bags loaded with jams and chocolates and trays of sprinkles, chopped nuts, and dried coconut, and whichever two people were lucky enough to have the afternoon-to-closing shift would get to spend most of their time in the back, filling and dipping and rolling. I have bookmarked lots of other recipes to make in the coming weeks, thank you. Otherwise made the recipe as written. But I do make it four times every December and struggle with the first batch. If youre experienced enough to eyeball it and say thats way too stiff just do what I should have done and grab a cookie scoop. Pipe the cookies immediately after the cookie batter is ready. Anyway, I was really happy with the consistency for piping unless so many other reviewers, but obviously they were simply too soft as they spread hugely and lost all definition. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. I miss your posts as I am sure thousands (millions?) And youre coming to my neck of the woods, on a day I might be able to make it out! This gave us 8 mini Dutch babies/Yorkshire puddings. I just made the dense grainy bread (36 hour rise) and its fantastic! You might find sprinkles made with real chocolate on the King Arthur flour website. :D, Am so happy right now. What kind of tip are you using for the batter. The dough piped out very easily. I found this to be true and tried to modify, but the cookies turned out grainy and unappealing. Thank you Deb, for making this Brooklyn girls dream come true. My boys were beside themselves, arguing over which recipe wed make first. So its totally understandable that you might not remember the time of day, or the name of the correct day of the week! Congratulations on the book! Utilizing the recipe as written, it is impossible to press these through a pastry bag with star tip. Im wondering if these can be filled with a chocolate ganacheor any other chocolate-type filling. These are just lovely and hold their shape better than other recipes I have tried. Unlike you, I have tons of houseguests so this recipe will definitely come in handy, especially as a make-ahead. Been trying to emulate that bakery-style butter cookie for years. I used the same pastry bag tip that Deb recommended. You can still get cookies like this at a lot of bakeries, and our nostalgia for them may be strong, but the reality of them these days is by and large underwhelming. It made my day to see in my inbox that your book had arrived and was ready to download. Thank you for this great source of joy and togetherness youve given us. Someone suggested adding a tablespoon of milk. Wonderful! I was weirdly skeptical of the title when it was revealed months ago, but, having now poured over the pages and pages of recipes, I can confirm that it is perfect! I just didnt find many recipes that Id immediately want/be able to make. Those are almost $8 a pound and you get hardly anything. Ive been waiting for these cookies since you teased us with them about a year ago. Yay! Cant wait to enjoy so many recipes. I spent my lunch break at work today reading through this book. Match up the cookies into pairs by size as best you can, leaving one cookie in each pair with its bottom-side up, ready for jam piping. Given the other comments, I preemptively decided to warm the dough a bit in the microwave for about 15 seconds before putting into the piping bag. Thank you for all the long days of hard work, testing and retesting recipes, taking photos and getting it all written out so perfectly. Well, they didnt look as pretty as the ones in the photo (the dough didnt hold the pretty stripes) and it didnt make a lot, but I did it and didnt have any problems with the dough. Place the melted chocolate in a bowl with a good depth for dipping. Prepare cookies as directed above omitting frosting.To prepare glaze, stir together 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract in bowl until smooth, adding additional water, if necessary, to reach desired glazing consistency. I am going to make these next week! Hi Deb, I veganised this recipe to suit my preferences but otherwise kept it the same. But otherwise, take my advice and dont. If I had two wishes that I could wish for this holiday season, the first would be for all the children of the world to join hands and sing in the spirit of harmony and peace and a new post from the busy, amazing Deb because omg we miss you so much. Me too they would not pipe at all. Monday I made the sausage, potato, arugula sheet pan dish. I am a very experienced baker and I followed the directions to the letter but these cookies were impossible to pipe. The mixture will seem dry at first, but will suddenly come together. I hope you love it. Can U use salted butter and eliminate 3. First recipe made; the artichoke galette. Is the flour amount wrong? Great recipe.weve made butter cookies for decades with this recipe. The cake builder!) I was SO EXCITED to get the book yesterday, and reading the table of contents alone made me terribly happy. Cool the cookies completely, then dip into chocolate and garnish with sprinkles. These were so easy and taste delicious! I will try them soon. Do you have a recipe for those apricot or raspberry filled twisted cookies would that be the rugelach recipe? Apple Fritters: Prepared with apple slices and cinnamon, fried and glazed. Easy to make, especially in the Cuisinart. I had the same problem and cant figure out what I did wrong either. Congratulations on the new book, and Im loving hearing and reading about you on various media as you make the rounds of your book tour, butsobthough hast forsaken the blog and its readers! Im so excited! If you ever find a recipe or know someone who can replicate a cake.I'll pay to surprise him!! So I googled stiff dough. The chocolate seems a bit thick, would you say it is okay to make it more like a ganache by adding some cream to it to thin it down? Next time might try adding a little bit of lemon extract. I cant remember the first recipe I tried, probably brownies or something with bourbon or brown butter, but I have a lot of favorites now. Lots of compliments on how tasty they were! I enjoyed meeting you at Powells Books in Portland. These are in the oven as we speak. While mixing, add egg, sprinkle in salt and vanilla. Ive been mashingthe dough in the bag for about 15 minutes. Ive already made two recipes from it and plan on making many more in short order. Yea. It would be great to find you regularly do this! I received the book as an early (requested) Christmas gift from my mom. Im attempting to bring fresh bread for the first time this year, and those cream cheese drop biscuits look especially tempting. They were sad, flat little fingers. .Would your bread come out well if I use my starter? We also color the dough green and use the press to make tree shapes and the kids/grandkids get to choose the sprinkles before baking. Absolutely delicious, crisp, flavorful and tender cookies! Will be further neglecting my lifes responsibilities to make another batch and every other recipe from the new book. I got about 24 sandwiches out of the recipe. Does the jelly get tackier after a day or two? R.I.P., say hello to the Amateur Gourmet in Blog heaven! Where in Philadelphia are you going to be signing books? The writing and photography is great, but I would expect nothing else :) :). Dont you need a leavener in these cookies to make them airy? I just finished making your bakery style butter cookies and they are simply phenomenal and a thousand times better than my expectations, which were pretty high as I am an avid cookie lover. The recipe is from my ex-husbands Oma, thats how good they are: I kept the recipe, not the husband. They even packed a few to give to their teacher tomorrow. Add peanut butter and mix for an additional 30 seconds. I put the piped cookies back in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up before baking them. Ive used your first book at least three times in the last weeklast night to sub your pie crust for something I was making because with your recipes I dont have to thinkI just KNOW they are going to work. Congrats and I cant wait to get this one! Man. The sections upon sections of dynamite pasta, appetizers, and soups! In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. The book looks absolutely beautiful Deb ! Thanks! and I havent made it to the meat mains yet! The first time I used a Wilton 1M tip I already had that I thought was the same size but is actually too small. And I think the two teaspoon bourbon are mandatory! On the bakery style butter cookies. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Rool dough very thin (1/8-inch) on a floured surface. Ive been baking for over 50 years and I could NOT pipe those cookies thru a squeeze pastry bag. Update 1/13/17: For an improved GrandMa's Big Cookies recipe, replace the 1/2 cup shortening with 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter. I was expecting them to be a tiny bit more crumbly any suggestions or ideas on what went wrong? I got it for Christmas last year and have loved just about every recipe Ive tried. My copy arrived in the mail today, though sadly had been out all day so only now am I able to crack it open. Any ideas on how to shape them? I grew up on L.I. Any reason for the difference? Wish you were coming to Detroit for a book signing! Using a cookie press fitted with a heart disk, press dough 1 in. I dont even know when he hung up the phone; pretty sure I just kept right on reading the names of these recipes aloud. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I used a food scale and measured the flour to exactly 260 grams. Hubby and kid did mind the lack of aesthetic appeal , but I dont know if Id risk making them to give to someone. I made the granola biscotti and pork tenderloin agrodolce with squash yesterday. Tasted delicious, but not nearly as pretty as piping. These cookies should be the perfect oversight correction. I just checked Amazon to see when my book is arriving is it weird if I leave work early to go home and read it? Im strictly gf/glutard, but am totally saving this recipe for when I need something normal to take somewhere. I was determined to get that piped look and gave it a second shot, and I am glad that I did! We tried both non-pareils and regular sprinkles and couldnt decided which we liked better. I also had a difficult time piping these out, so I rolled them into logs and put them in the freezer for 30 minutes, as someone else had mentioned doing, then sliced and baked them. I made the pizza beans tonight for dinner and theyre just as perfect as I hoped. Im wondering if maybe others used too much flour. Which many people will say of course. I was home for A WHOLE HOUR before my husband went out and I realized my book had already arrived, and I realized he had put the box in a corner and it had been HERE WITH ME THE ENTIRE TIME AND HE HADNT TOLD ME!!! This batch came out so much better than the first. This time around I made sure to hold the piping bag for a few minutes just to warm up the dough before piping and they turned out perfect. I read another commenters suggestion to use the weight measure. Congratulations; so excited to see you in Dallas! I also added a bit of cream to the chocolate to make dipping easier. Ive been reading (and cooking from) your site since 2007, but have never felt compelled to comment. Hello? Make life a little easier by getting Tara's new recipes sent straight to your inbox for FREE! Definitely a new go-to recipe. I live in FL, so even though I baked these during a cold spell my kitchen temp with the oven on was likely around 74 degrees. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter, brown sugar, and sugar and mix on low using the paddle attachment. Super excited that your book is coming today (helps that its cold and rainy and perfect cookbook perusing weather)! Yum. Do you think i need to temper it? (These would be perfect for little bakers, specially the sprinkling involved) At low speed, add eggs one at a time and vanilla. I kept my jelly in the fridge and did not take it out until I was ready to fill. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (I made your butternut squash salad with farro this weekend and its amazing!) Tint with food color, if des I make tortellini with prosciutto and peas almost too often. They turned out delicious and they look so impressive! In turn I use the egg whites for a pumpkin harvest cake recipe we also make for the holidays. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Thank you for this special place to come and be swept away into dreams of cakes, salads, soups and then like it may sound super silly but your writing to me is like the kitchen version of Jane Austen :) and the Smitten Kitchen is my happy place. Get the Recipe. Stir in the flavoring extract you have chosen. Congratulations on your new book! Already have plans to make like 6 of the recipes and Im not yet thru the second section. Its cuz we luv those recipes, what the heck?! My book arrived Tuesday and I love it so much already!! Beckers Bakery and Deli is a family-owned bakery in downtown Manhattan Beach. I know youre touring which Im sure is amazing and keeping you super busy (as if being a mother/wife/daughter around the holidays is not hectic enough! I also used a stand mixer. I have been a fan of this kind of cookie forever, so I had to try these. Pipe the dough into about 1/2-inch-wide, 1 3/4-to-2-inch-long segments, spaced about 1 inch apart, on your baking sheets. Whoops..I forgot to mention thst I doubled the recipe. Whoops! Deb actually discussed these at some point, maybe for the confetti cookies. Step 2 Cream the Salted Butter (2/3 cup) and Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1/4 cup) until light and fluffy. 1 cup (8 ounces or 225 grams) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour To finish 1/2 cup (160 grams) jam of your choice 1 cup sprinkles, chopped nuts, or finely shredded dried coconut I also had no luck piping the very thick batter through a star tip. Yes! I tried to use a cookie press but the batter sticks in the cylinder. Wow, she includes you with Julia Child and Marcella Hazen and Lidia Bastianich. Although, I guess I could make a chocolate chip version. The dough also didnt spread when they baked and, using a 1/2 inch tip, they look like fat pencils. I love seeing these familiar shapes and sprinkles! Ive been coming to your website for years and Im thrilled at your continued success and enthusiasm/passion for cooking and baking. Wow, am I a fan girl or what? A new family staple, and it is only the first recipe weve tried! When I got to page 5 granola biscotti I almost skipped making dinner for the fam to make them immediately. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. I only wish I had some crushed nuts or some confetti sprinkles on hand because the nonpareil sprinkles were a little overwhelming in taste and texture (to me at least). It was too think. Many times your recipes have made me feel triumphant in my kitchen. (Miss you). Every cookie recipe you would ever need! Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are just golden brown. This one is tastier as a flat cookie w/jam in the center to me. I read them while eating lunch, sitting at the kitchen table. You could try making your own Stella Parks and Molly Yeh both have recipes for them. Can these go through a cookie press? I made them tonight and they taste just like the perfect butter cookie straight out of the oven. Ive been cooking out of your first book, and cant wait to hit up the cakes in this oneand the crispy shallot thingand the pea tortelini. Just wondering, isnt 2 Cups of flour equivalent to 240grams? Roll the cookies in sprinkles, then return them to the baking sheets to set. Ive definitey made butter cookies with icing sugar before. It should be easily dented and very spreadable. . I love this site and have had luck with other recipes. Your first book was great but you have knocked it out of the park with your new book. Theyre tender but buttery. Definitely a recipe that you just have to be patient with. Congratulations ! They hold a shape but arent crunchy. Making these this weekend! Its slippery at first but will set. I realize the book tour is happening and from what I read it is wildly successful. 2 2/3 cups flour. I have some baking experience but little cooking experience. So easy to pipe. :). Ok, Im sorry to be that a**hole, but is there any way on this earth that I could freeze the dough and have them work for future cookie needs? Coffee Cookies. Directions Step 1: Creating the Cookie Dough Mixing up the cookie dough for these Italian sandwich butter cookies is easy. Whisk well to blend. Question: it sounds like here you made this in a stand mixer. Whoops! After tasting them and really how freaking delicious they are I made a second batch with a plastic bag with the top snipped off. The first time I used my cookie press, which was REALLY tough. I am reading it like a book, trying not to miss a crumb! Harry's son Stan took over in 1958 specializing in Squaw bread. When I made this recipe the first time I had the same experience as many of you. Butter and eggs are at room temp and I weigh the flour. I think so I havent used one but it must be similar. I will say there is a learning curve to actually piping the shape of the cookies with even pressure, some of them looked like peanuts and zucchini. . WARNING: This recipe is not for the piping novice. Step 1. As you say, do write, there is one request I have: old-fashioned cookery books used to tell us that the dough was right when of a a dropping consistency or variations, of course. I did find the dough stiff, but it got easier to pipe as it warmed up, and I was even able to play around with shapes (including letters to celebrate my sons first day of school). My pastry bag broke, so since the tip was sitting there with batter in it, I picked it up and using my thumb, extruded the dough onto my baking sheet. Must be annoying considering all the money you are paying for this content.oh, wait.. Several times! It is lovely. me too!! Its the same family! So many memories of going in to visit and she would make frosting flowers on our hands to eat. I will be taking it with me! I just got my book. 2. How much almond extract? Even a friend of my daughters asks for it! A+ recipe. Thank you for all you do! The jam soaks into the cookie and sets up a bit. I rarely buy cookies (since Id much rather bake my own) but have yet to find a recipe that mimics the airiness of a Pepperidge Farm Mint Milano cookie. Sugar: Chocolate chip cookies should always be made with a mixture of brown and white sugar Eggs: Eggs will bind your cookies together. but because as you said, the cookie is perfect. bonnibakery.com. Cant wait to start cooking. Every body loved those cheese straws! Any tips? Harry's son Stan took over in 1958 specializing in Squaw bread. Elite 2022. Since your new book arrived my husband and I have not stopped cooking from it. The cookies turned out great. Ive tried numerous recipes and have never been disappointed (looking forward to getting your new cookbook soon- congrats on all youve accomplished!!!) Ive only had a chance to read intro so far, but all I can say is THANK YOU. I am so excited for you, your family(s), all your readers! Established in 1942 by Harry Becker, we continue to bake our signature cakes, cookies, cupcakesand sandwichesin our original Manhattan Beach location. Bummer. Adding some cream to try to thin, but realizing 1 c of flour is 120 grams, and maybe it should read 240 grams?? Should the dough be REALLY soft and pipe easily? Thank you for making cooking (and eating) such a joy at our house. I just got over a longtime fear of working with cold butter, by way of Debs Dreamy Cream Scones (after several shortbread attempts that didnt work out). I have already sent this book to my daughter-in-law in the US because she loved your first one so much (which I also sent her) and she is a very good and keen cook. These were so good my little brother wanted these instead of birthday cake. Ive already made two dinners and one dessert from your new cookbook (I got an advanced copy) and everything has been delicious. I also only put about 1/4 of the dough in the piping bag at a time. Thoughts or suggestions? (Get on the 7 or E trains, and head to Jackson Heights.Ill take care of the rest.Indian food: Tibetan Momos; Empanadas. I didnt find the cookies hard to pipe at all, but I always find melted chocolate chips a pain to dip in, and this was no exception. Advertisement. The best day to work was Tuesday, otherwise known as Cookie Day. Just let it warm up a little and soften more. Either way these are for sure a keeper and Im so glad I made them before the holidays- I will be making these by the houndreds for Christmas! 1 cup sprinkles, chopped nuts, or finely shredded dried coconut, 10-to-12 oz (285-to-340 g) bag semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. Do you want to come to the UK for an add-on to the book tour? Cookies baked had the ridges on top as pictured. Meaning I never manage to do it at all. WOW these are so close. Congratulations ! Cookies came out perfectly, following recipe exactly, but if making uniform 2 long cookies, this only makes 18 sandwiches. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); YESSSSSSSS!!!! ), so I only assembled half the cookies and stored the rest unassembled (and dry) until we are ready for them. Or please come back to Toronto during the day, to a downtown location. It has to be absolutely soft. This didnt work, they were very flat like Pepperidge farm milanos maybe its missing baking soda? I was making a double batch, couldnt budge the dough, decided I must have done something wrong and tossed it in the trash. I made these last night and piped them through a small hole in a ziplock bag. The tofu with sesame peanut sauce is amazing! I ended up spooning and flattening with my fingers. Just be careful to watch them in the oven they burn easily. Assemble: Meanwhile, place your jam in a sandwich bag, but dont snip off the corner until youre going to need it, to limit messes. And I hope you know that one of the most bonkers parts of this book is the Party Cake Builder, 7 different one-bowl, dead-simple cakes and 4 easy frostings (think: The I Want Chocolate Cake Cake and then some) you can mix and match and present as cupcakes or sheet cakes or layer cakes without a lot of planning because I know believe me, I know most birthday cakes are made with love, devotion, and good intentions, but also at the last minute. The photography is beautiful and the recipes look great. Excellent! Re, chocolate thickeness: We found that with different chips, the thickness varied. This is the only book I have been cooking from since it arrived at my door. So delicious and of course, there were easy to follow instructions which resulted in a flawless end product. Italian Butter Cookies (Bakery Style) - Our Salty Kitchen . Its on its way! But what about the cheese straws?!!! ), but just know that you are missed here! Getting your book in the mail was like Christmas for me! Like other commenters, I got fewer cookies than the recipe suggested just 21 sandwiches but they really came out great. Jobs Tears/Chinese Pearl Barley could be a slick GF swap, but this isnt specified. Yowza! Im still flipping through it before I decide what to try first but I must say Im blown away by the baking recipes. Also, thank you for making the actual hardcovers on both your books so beautiful. The cookie consistency was perfect. What a nice recipe until I tried piping ugh! Not sure where I went wrong. I believe in your Instagram stories you made it in a food processor? I made these today but they spread and lost all the beautiful detail of piping it. Hope to see you back on here soon, Deb! Looking forward to your whirlwind tour through Minneapolis. Would these be a good base? Yes Deb, they held their shape. NYC is in the midst of a snow storm which is a perfect day for baking these cookies. I am, as ever, a nervous wreck. This flavor and this image are exactly what I was longing for today and no bakery in this little town makes these. If you want big, fat sandwich cookies like you see in the bakeries, I would recommend the Ateco 866 or 868 French tip which are wider and have more teeth to give your cookies more defined ridges. I cant wait to see you in Portland and look at your new book! 1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup ( 150g) granulated sugar 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 large egg, at room temperature 2 and 1/4 cups ( 281g) all-purpose flour ( spoon & leveled) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 - 2 Tablespoons (15-30ml) milk Optional Toppings Have my shopping list by my side! I also only got 40 cookies (20 sandwiches) out of this recipe, not the 36 sandwiches indicated. (Shipping to New Zealand is always prohibitively priced). Using a plastic bag was much easier. My house is cold so that could be partly to blame. Directions. Not a 1/2 cup! I grew up a mile from that place so old heads still in the neighborhood might Pavlov when you ask for a lead on whereabouts of a retiree with a recipe. They really taste great (I made jam today as well). Mixed 2T half and half (I dont have milk in my house) into the batter before adding the flour. I used Smuckers strawberry jelly which is pretty gelatinous to begin with, but became more firm after chilling and piped a thin line on one side of each sandwich cookie. As other posts say it shines with love and care. Thank you. Then you can beat the butter with the mixer till pale. Namaste. Im so excited for your new book!!! 1/2 cup - CORN STARCH! I use disposable piping bags that are a little tougher than plastic bags. I could not get my toll house chocolate chips to melt properly. Sift cake flour, plain flour, cornstarch, icing sugar and milk powder into a mixing bowl. They did remind me more of a yummy, soft sugar cookie though lots broke apart while dipping even though they were cool. Required fields are marked *. Just made your Bakery Style cookies Thanks always for your inspiration and guidance. chocolate chip or oatmeal - $2.50 each, Picture cookies 4" round - $2.50 each (order must be a multiple of 6). Also the dough wasnt super thick as others said but I always leave my butter out for hours and hours before baking so maybe that could be the trick. With an electric mixer, cream butter. Im sure it will be an absolute favourite like the first one! Blend in the egg yolks, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt, and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. I even stacked the piping on top of each other for my last batch to see if I could fix the issue and still just flat and dry. I this dough did not squeeze thru the pastry bag! Im sure all the pages will be dog-eared and bookmarked by the time Im through reading it. Had to resort to my cookie press with a tip a and see how one batch comes out. I havent been through it all but I love the Bloody Mary recipe. I will be up all night reading. Fill the bag with dough to about 2/3 full and pipe 2-inch long by-inch wide pieces of dough in rows in the baking sheets. Its a great recipe! I could see how even a little more flour could throw it. Never again! Before I make these again, which I certainly will, I will get some better melting chocolate. Its fabulous, and youre the best. Maybe I used too much flour, but they didnt flatten so the sandwich was really big! And youre not coming to my city (GO BILLS) so I cant get my SK fix! My husband just received his online edition of The Weekly Standard. The solution for me was the piping tip. 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