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Classic Cookies with Modern Twists




Washboard cookies

Not so washboard cookies. I didnt give them the tine treatment. While dipping the cookies in coconut, I though why not Chia seeds, and thats how we have those dots on the cookies. The recipe in the book is slightly different from the link here as it has coconut-lime twist.

I love the cover of the 'Classic Cookies with Modern twist' book by ellen Jackson and the pictures too. Wish there were pictures for every recipe like the other reviewers felt too. Lack of some pictures was glaring, because its not like there are no pages. Each recipe takes two to three pages and it seemed like the recipe you liked wasnt matching the picture because it never made it into the book. The smaller size of the book makes it, easy to tackle.

I tried the washboard cookies. Liked the flavour and texture.My little one too got involved in mixing and rolling them out onto the cookie sheet.

Next up might be snickerdoodles. I have had them as a signature dessert from a fusion place and cant wait to put the flag on the SnickerDoodle Mountain, making my own.

I can keep staring at the grahamcracker with its and bits of sugar on the brown square cookie reminding me of Bourbon biscuits in India.


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