I give credit to Baked Sunday Mornings for getting me into the kitchen to bake at least twice a month. If it weren’t for this group, Larry would probably have to resort to Chips Ahoy and Ho-Hos.
This week, we made cookies with a savory twist – tarragon. I don’t find it so unusual, actually. Tarragon adds licorice undertones, and licorice is traditionally a candy. I like it here – it’s very subtle paired up with the lime.
I found my dough to be very dry and crumbly, but it still held together okay when I scooped it on to the cookie sheets. And it made for puffy, rounded cookies. They’re very pretty, maybe a little on the dry side, but the melted white chocolate on top helps.
We liked these enough to eat them but not enough to devour the entire batch in record time. They grow on you – not too sweet, not over the top. A nice snack with a cup of tea.
For the recipe and to see how the other Baked Sunday Mornings bakers fared, head over to Baked Sunday Mornings.
- Lime Tarragon Cookies with White Chocolate Lime Topping (Baked Elements, p. 48)
Such a great photo! I don’t know what my husband would do without homemade treats, too… He actually put a sign on some store-bought cookies a co-worker brought into the office that said, “Do not eat these. They are disgusting.” Lol…
Mine were a bit crumbly too. I liked the flavor. Yours look yummy!
Our cookies could be twins! Lovely job!
Glad you enjoyed these! They look quite pretty!
I love the way your cookies look. Nice little mounds of goodness!
My hubbie is very spoiled with baked goods too. Gets almost pouty if there is nothing. :)
Pretty cookies! I liked these too….they are very addictive!
Lovely job, ma’am! I don’t like licorice at all, but I agree that it gives the cookies a certain something here. I portioned out my cookies before chilling (accidentally), but I think I like it better that way– definitely no dry dough. Anyway, glad you liked them, even if they weren’t your favorites. Yes, the men of the house tend to be very happy with our little baking projects, don’t they! :)
I always scoop, then chill. Always! ;)
Sheri, your post made me laugh because you’re such a great baker! My cookies weren’t dry, but look just like yours.
These do make a great tea time snack. Glad you enjoyed them!
Your cookies look great! I’m not a fan of black licorice or licorice “flavored” candies, I much rather prefer the real stuff via tarragon or star anise. I totally loved these, and ate way too many. I bet these are lovely with tea, smarty pants! :)