Alright folks, let me tell you about my little cookies slides adventure. I saw this cool thing online, looked easy enough, so I figured, “Why not give it a shot?”
First off, I gathered my ingredients. Standard stuff: flour, butter, sugar, eggs, the usual suspects. I wasn’t following any fancy recipe, just kinda winging it based on what I had in the fridge. That’s how I roll.
Then came the dough. Mixed it all up, kneaded it a bit, nothing too strenuous. Popped it in the fridge to chill. This is important, trust me. Warm dough is a nightmare to work with.
Next up, the fun part: shaping the slides. I rolled out the dough pretty thin, then used a knife to cut out rectangles. Not perfect rectangles, mind you. More like slightly wonky, rustic rectangles. Adds character, right?
Now, for the “slide” part. I used a rolling pin to gently press a small groove in the middle of each rectangle. This is where the filling would go later. Didn’t want it overflowing everywhere.
I baked ’em at 350°F (around 175°C) until they were golden brown. Keep an eye on them, ovens vary. You don’t want charcoal cookies.
While those were baking, I whipped up a quick filling. Some leftover jam I had kicking around, mixed with a bit of cream cheese to make it nice and creamy. Easy peasy.
Once the cookies cooled, I spooned the filling into those little grooves. And that was it! Cookies slides, ready to devour.
The verdict? They were pretty good! Not perfect, but definitely edible. The dough was a bit too sweet, I think I overdid it with the sugar. Next time, I’ll cut back a bit. And maybe try a different filling. Chocolate ganache, perhaps?
- What I learned: Chilling the dough is crucial. And don’t be afraid to experiment with fillings.
- What I’d do differently: Less sugar in the dough, and maybe add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
Overall, it was a fun little baking project. Messy, a bit chaotic, but that’s part of the charm, right? Go give it a try! You might surprise yourself.
