I can't believe I am squeaking this post in under deadline! It's been weeks since I did a Tuesdays with Dorie recipe - I know, I'm a bad, bad blogger. But I did it! 10:13 pm and I can post my pecan sable sandwiches.
Dorie didn't say you could use pecans in this recipe. Did she know something that I didn't? Well, I forged ahead anyway with some of the many pecans stocked in my freezer. I also used light brown sugar instead of white sugar - it's become a standard substitution for me lately as I think it's always an improvement. I filled mine with apricot jam and used a rectangular scalloped cutter that I LOVE. I poked tiny holes with the end of a tapered chopstick as I couldn't find my teeny pastry tip. The holes were a bit too small to give any peekaboo action, but I still love the shape and look of these and will definitely try it again with another recipe.
Despite my abiding love for pecans and brown sugar, I have to say that I found these a little bland. With a few bites I got a shot of salt and that seemed to improve things for my tastebuds but otherwise I'd have to say "eh."
As for the comments from other TWD'ers about the yield, my cutter is 2"x1.5" and I would get at least 30 sandwiches if I baked all of the dough.
Thank you to Dennis of Living the Life for choosing this week's recipe. I had never made sandwich cookies before and I'm inspired to make more types, so thanks Dennis.
On another note, I have a new camera. I am in love with it. Still working on getting the hang of how to use all the features and take better shots, but it's a great improvement and I can't stop taking pictures with it. It would probably help matters if I stopped trying to shoot late at night in my dark kitchen, but that's another issue. I love my new toy - thanks, Tom!
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6 comments:
I'm like you, I thought these cookies were more pretty than tasty. Your's certainly look great.
I really loved them! Grumpy won't even touch them because they are crunchy.
pecans and brown sugar! lovely substitutions. your cookies look great, even without the large peekaboos!
btw, your kitties are precious. i have two myself, and i'm smitten by them :)
Your cookies look great.
I used walnuts for my cookies, but I am sure hazelnuts would give the dough more flavor.
I think that your cookies are super cute! I love the shape, it's so darling and they look perfect for tea or coffee.
LOL! I think we have a lot in common this week :) I barely squeaked in under the deadline after missing a couple of weeks. AND I just got a new camera and have been trying to tinker with it and figure it all out. I still have an abysmally long way to go :) I like your pictures and I tend to agree with your post too...I look forward to next week, maybe it'll be better!
steph
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