Tuesday, August 3, 2010

TWD:Gingered Carrot Cookies

 Gingered Carrot Cookies

 Natalia of gatti fili e farina chose Gingered Carrot Cookies this week. I wasn't really excited about these cookies, but that's why you participate in a group like this, to try a recipe that you might not otherwise think twice about. However, I was pleasantly suprised by these cookies. For some reason I thought these would be just like carrot cakes, and they were not. Neither the ginger nor the carrots overpowered these little cookies. They were mildly spiced and slightly cripsy on the outside but still soft and moist on the inside. Mimi Jr. thought they were like scones, filled with nuts and raisins (no coconut for us this time). With a cup of coffee they were the perfect breakfast cookie, tasty and not too sweet.



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35 comments:

Fimère said...

une belle gourmandise coté sucré/épicé comme je les aime
bonne soirée

Pam said...

They do look like a good "meaty" cookie!

Sage said...

I have feeling these cookies would be quite filling, so just one at a time.
Rita

Kim said...

I also like the push that cooking & baking groups give us to try new things. Sometimes when we are least expecting it we will find a fabulous new recipe we love. This one looks great to me. I like that it looks both thick and chewy.

Justin said...

that's a cool combination -- i don't think it would ever occur to me that ginger and carrots would work

Velva said...

I am liking these cookies. I like the idea of a mildly spiced cookie.

Chow and Chatter said...

this is great and your right blogging makes you try new things love it

PranisKitchen said...

thats a very nice combination so delicious cookies ginger gives very nice flavor

scrambledhenfruit said...

I love Dorie's book but haven't tried these cookies. Ginger and carrots sound scrumptious but I'd have to substitute something for the raisins. Cranberries maybe? Your cookies look yummy!

Katrina said...

Your cookies look perfect, like just what I would picture if there would have been a picture in Dorie's book.

Surprisingly good!

margot said...

Your cookies look lovely. I often wonder how many recipes from "Baking" I would have made if it wasn't for TWD, this one was definitely a pleasant surprise.

natalia said...

Ciao Mimi !! I love your photos make me want one more cookie !! Thanks for joining me this week !

grace said...

they do look a bit reminiscent of scones. tasty scones. perfect work, mimi. :)

Cinnamon Girl said...

What delicious little treats! Ginger and carrot is such a nice combo. And a bonus that they tasted like scones!

Mary said...

What an amazing combination. These little morsels look absolutely delicious. Save me two or three please. I hope you are having a wonderful day.Blessings...Mary

Pam said...

Oh, I love cookies like this! They look delicious and just wish I had one now!

Jaime said...

perfectly golden!

Jonna said...

Mimi,
Could you please bring some of these delicious cookies to Idaho? I'm tired from gardening and yard work, and they would sure taste great. I've loved looking at all your past posts....beautiful pic's. One of these days, I will be able to Get Off My Butt and BAKE again!

Paula said...

I love your pictures because you really show us the texture. Very nice.

Sweet and Savory said...

These photos are special. I can see every element of the cookie.
I have made so many recipes, I would not have given a second glance because of these baking groups.

Michelle said...

I have not baked much of anything in about 3 months now and I am craving cookies. I love carrot cookies and bet the ginger put them over the top!

girlichef said...

That's the first thing I thought, too...carrot cake. I was willing to try 'em then...and now that I know they sound different...I'd still love to. Love the idea of eating them with coffee for breakfast...nice. =)

El said...

They do look like they would be good with a hot beverage. More of a fall cookie?

mike said...

Meaty - love that remark! Yes they were rather chunky, but delicious! Love the photo - it really captures the texture of these wonderful little treats!

The Blonde Duck said...

I don't know why but I picture a rabbit twitching their whiskers over these.

Faith said...

These actually really do remind me of scones! I bet they would be delicious with a cup of tea.

Mary said...

Lovely photos! They were scone-like, especially hot out of the oven. I didn't love them, but another would be okay right about now...

MaryMoh said...

Looks perfect for my afternoon tea with a cup of tea. The flavour must be awesome. I like it.

Lynn said...

Hmm, ingriguing cookie, Mimi. I think I might add some mini chocolate chips. Good for you, for participating in challenges that get you to try recipes you might not ordinarily try. Because you never know when you'll come across a real winner :)

Cathy said...

My favorite kind of cookie, lots of flavor and not too sweet.

Silvia said...

Tienen que estar riquísimas. Esa combinación de sabores es sensacional.

Besos.

bake in paris said...

They surely look like delicious scones to me too.... :-)

Sawadee from bangkok,
Kris

Natalie... said...

Oooh these do look so good yummm!

Juliana said...

Mimi, these cookies look delicious, light and so tasty...love the idea of carrot and ginger :-)

5 Star Foodie said...

Scrumptious cookies! I like the ginger flavor in them, yummy!