If the rounds crack while you are cutting them, just squeeze the pieces back together – they will be fine after baking. ; if not, remove the towel. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. I remember back in ye’ ol’ days of blogging when these were absolutely all over the place with everyone raving about them, but I never got around to making them. Learn how your comment data is processed. Recipe courtesy of Bay Area Bites. Bake for 12 minutes, keeping the oven door closed the entire time. To see more world peace cookies by other bakers in all forms and variations, please see the blogroll at Tuesdays with Dorie. He was convinced that if everyone in the world could have these cookies, there would be planetary peace. I think your cookies look lovely. The amount of sugar tops any other ingredients, including flour or butter. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda; whisk to blend. Finally, a neighbor of mine gave them the name they truly deserve: World Peace Cookies. The Shift to Ethical Fashion, One Year Later, Creativity and Learning to Embrace Failure, 1/3 cup (28 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, 11 tbsp. Add in the chopped chocolate and mix to incorporate. Wishing you peace and a very happy 2017! Trust Dorie!! All Rights Reserved. That seems unusual! These marvelous cookies and their unique name come from the inimitable Dorie Greenspan, the idea being that if everyone had them, world peace would be inevitable. These cookies differ from most by using two kinds of sugar: mainly light brown and about 27% granulated sugar (of the total amount of sugar used). Getting ready to bake: Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats. This dough does have a mind of its own, but it's totally worth the extra care. fleur de sel or ¼ tsp. When you are ready to bake, heat the oven to 325˚ F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Strong. Recipe from "Baking From My Home to Yours" - reprinted in Bay Area Bites with permission from the author, Dorie Greenspan. No rolling and cutting, no frosting or icing, these are about as simple as it gets. Maldon salt is saltier than fine sea salt and saltier than fleur de sel, which is what I use in the cookies. As the story goes: Dorie’s neighbor told her that a daily dose of these cookies was all we need to ensure lasting world peace. Mine all got pushed back together too. It's definitely unpredictable but it's worth it! Use a long, sharp knife to slice the dough into ½-inch thick rounds.