Oatmeal & Dried Cherry Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Recipe by America’s Test Kitchen- The perfect cookie cookbook

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2nd recipe in the books! I baked oatmeal cookies from The perfect cookie cookbook by America's Test Kitchen. Here's how it went:

Process-
It seemed like the process of measuring ingredients went smoother and quicker today. I'm starting to get a feel for baking in my kitchen. My kitchen is small. I live in an old fisherman home that was built in the 1920s. There isn't much storage or counter space. Finding places to store ingredients and prep isn't a cakewalk. :) I did buy a stainless steel prep table that I use as an island that’s helping a lot. "I have so much more room for activities."- Step Brothers

Taste-
I don't think I'm a fan of oatmeal cookies. The cookies weren't bad, the texture was great- crispy edges and a soft middle, but they tasted "oaty." It might have been the oatmeal I used or that I haven't had an oatmeal cookie in a while.

I told my husband Taylor, "These taste oaty," he said, "yea…." Like duh, Jaymie they are oatmeal cookies.

I substituted the raisins for dried cherries because I didn't have any raisins and I think that's where I messed up.

Now to the best part of the recipe- the browned butter. OMG, WOW, INSANE. I mean is there anything better than browned butter? The recipe called for browned butter, you add it to a bowl and then add cinnamon. When I smelled the combination, I teared up. I'm not joking. The smell was so beautiful. It was rich and had so many different layers of aromas. Go out and brown some butter for fun!

Thoughts-
After reviewing yesterday days post, I realized I didn't talk a lot about the cookie. Taylor and I brainstormed, and I'm going to stick with the above format for now. PROCESS, TASTE, THOUGHTS. PTT for short. Did you need me to abbreviate PTT? No, but I wanted to. It is my blog!

Last thing, I’m going to add a freestyle section meaning I’m going to bake items other than cookies. Still not sure how I’m going to intergrate it, but it’s happening people!

Side note- My feet hurt when I stand for too long. I need to buy a cushioned mat to survive baking. I also don't know if baking is an expensive hobby or if it's because I'm just starting and having to buy all new equipment and ingredients? Oh and not to mention props.

-Jaymie Lee Moore