So sometimes it’s nice to experiment and try something new… but sometimes those things don’t turn out as expected.   I’m going to give myself the advice that I give to Thomas quite often, “Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” 

I hope you haven’t just rolled your eyes in the same way that he does… honestly that kid has a look that can pierce you like a dagger.  (Apparently, he gets it from me.)  But this week’s cookies– and maybe last week’s too were a learning experience.

And because I thought they might not be my best, I decided to bake 3 types of cookies… 

So let’s start with the basics… I decided to make Neapolitan Shortbread cookies this week.  They looked very pretty in the photo and I was very excited to push myself out of my comfort zone.  Except that I used the wrong recipe link and made Neapolitan Cookies.  Which are also pretty in the picture, however they structured differently because of how cookies cook vs how shortbread cooks.  I only realised my mistake AFTER I put them in the oven.  So my cookies are… well, they’re not pretty.  The first 4 trays at least aren’t pretty.  In fact, they’re a bit weird looking because shortbread holds its shape when it bakes– and cookies, well, cookies don’t.  By the last tray I realised my mistake and they look a lot better- and I rolled them in pink sparkly sugar- so they’re gorgeous. The 4 little swans amongst a lot of ugly duckling cookies.  I will 100% try them again– both the shortbread version and the cookie version because they’re tasty- and I’ve learned from the experience.

The other two cookies I made were from Christina Tosi’s All About Cookies book- one of my favourites.  This week are Crunchy Confetti Cookies and Dulce de Leche Cookies.  I’m not a massive Dulce de Leche fan but they were a request– purely from the little bit of tasting I was doing as I was baking, they’re pretty good!   

So overall, this week is a win-ish–  I tried something new and learned a lesson!