Cookie Failure

I wouldn’t call the latest cookie experiment a complete failure. Can a cookie truly be a complete failure? This cookie failed to meet my personal expectations, but as a first attempt at my own recipe the cookies were still pallatable and each of my kids ate at least 3 right away.

The failures:
1. Too many rising agents caused the cookies to puff more like a cake or scone than a traditional cookie. I expected something chewy and got something moist but without the right consistency.
2. Too much cinnamon. I am still relatively new to measuring and the strength of various spices. I initially jotted down 2 teaspoons of cinnamon when creating the recipe, used only 1 1/2 teaspoons when I actually made it, and still managed to use too much.
3. Something was missing. I’ve been trying to only bake snacks for my kids that seem (at least a little) healthier. So I used all whole wheat flour and minimal sugars. Perhaps my ideal cookie needs a bit more compromise…

It’s not all bad…
1. My kids like them!

The ingredients used are:
Whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, oil, applesauce, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies, draft #1 will soon be upgraded to include less cinnamon, a mixture of wheat and white flours, more brown sugar, and perhaps a bit o’ honey. I also anticipate a drastic reduction, if not complete removal of baking soda/powder. Expect draft #2 to be a huge success worthy of praise and admiration from all (or to just be better). I will have my chewy cookie!