Every little thing however the Popcorn Cookie
Dahlia Bakery
Smoked is the key phrase in Dahlia Bakery’s Hudda’s Butterscotch Smoked Oat & Sea Salt Cookie. Dahlia doesn’t use the label evenly. It’s not a gimmick. The cookie is dense however nonetheless smooth sufficient to offer method to a superb chewy texture and generously dotted with butterscotch chips and, because the identify suggests, it tastes prefer it sat subsequent to a campfire throughout a protracted weekend within the woods. It’s an Grownup Cookie. A cookie a child may wince at. A cookie a youthful palate may determine, “Tastes humorous,” and abandon on the counter after one chew. (Good. Not all cookies are for you, child.)
You might need observed, although, that this butterscotch deal with isn’t the cookie on right this moment’s countdown. I totally meant to function the smoky delight as an choice for anybody who finds the typical vacation cookie to be “too candy.” (Amateurs.) However on a latest journey to Dahlia to seize a snack and jog my reminiscence, I used to be shortly distracted by their seasonal providing. “What’s THAT??” I exclaimed in the midst of the bakery with out realizing how loudly I used to be speaking. The Every little thing however the Popcorn Cookie is loaded with potato chips, pretzels, M&Ms, and toffee, and it’s unimaginable. I imply, in fact it’s. Sorry to tug a Joey from Mates, however potato chips? Good. Pretzels? Good. M&Ms? Good. And the toffee is the pièce de résistance—it bubbles up and melts into crispy, delicate sugar adornments on the cookie’s edge. It’s these pockets of additional caramelized goodness that elevate this cookie above the remaining. Sorry, Smoked Oat, I obtained a brand new Christmas crush.
We’re counting all the way down to 2025 by sharing a few of our favourite cookies on Slog each day in December! As a result of life is difficult, and sugar helps. Will issues get bizarre? Perhaps! There could have been a small fireplace throughout the first picture shoot! However hopefully, you may additionally uncover some new favourite treats to take pleasure in this season. Observe our day by day suggestions right here! 🍪
