Not going to lie – these were a touch fussy – but they have a delicious payoff. I’m sure mine will look like the most rugged and slipshod of all of ours (those darn swirls are a nemesis for perfectionist bakers like me, darn it), but all in all, I like how these came out looking rustic and homemade… because they were! :-) The flavors are wonderful, and I really enjoy the sharpness of the dark chocolate. I feel that mellow milk chocolate would have gotten overpowered by the peanut butter. Yummy. I won’t make these a lot, but I enjoyed them more than I thought I would.
Can I just come right out and ask all of my fellow bloggers a blunt question – HOW are earth can you afford to buy Valrhona chocolate (or the like)???? I keep trying to find an affordable source for it, but it’s so damn expensive. I keep sticking by Ghirardelli. It’s the best I can afford without going broke. :-P
Mark- I use Trader Joes pound plus 72% dark chocolate bars and love them. I’ve found the quality to be really good, and SO cheap (about $5 for 17 ounces)!
Mark- I use Trader Joes pound plus 72% dark chocolate bars and love them. I’ve found the quality to be really good, and SO cheap (about $5 for 17 ounces)!
susan says
March 29, 2014 at 10:32 pmFussy but delicious!
http://www.createamazingmeals.com/2014/03/baked-sunday-mornings-peanut-butter.html
Sheri says
March 29, 2014 at 11:06 pmMine are in progress but I won’t get them posted until late tomorrow!
Littlebakerbunny says
March 29, 2014 at 11:20 pmI was a bit skeptical, but we absolutely loved these!
http://ipso-fatto.blogspot.com/2014/03/baked-sunday-mornings.html
Dafna says
March 30, 2014 at 1:21 amOh.Em.Gee. I did not expect to love these so much! I was skeptical at first, but they were just perfect– a new fave for sure. :)
http://stellinasweets.com/2014/03/19/baked-sunday-mornings-peanut-butter-chocolate-whirligigs/
Also, I *finally* finished and posted my Simple Chocolate Whiskey Tart. Would you mind adding my link to the Round-Up for that recipe? Thanks!
https://stellinasweets.com/2014/03/17/baked-sunday-mornings-simple-chocolate-whiskey-tart-with-whiskey-whipped-cream/
Happy Sunday! :)
susan says
March 30, 2014 at 8:36 amI don’t know what happened, Dafna, but I approved it!
Dafna says
March 30, 2014 at 9:43 amThanks! :)
Dafna says
March 30, 2014 at 1:25 amHmm, my comment says “awaiting moderation”– did I do something wrong when I posted?
Robyn says
March 30, 2014 at 5:39 amAs Matt says in the header note – not The Most Beautiful Cookie in the World – but they’re still delicious!
http://planetbyn.com/2014/03/30/baked-sunday-mornings-peanut-butter-chocolate-whirligigs/
Erin* says
March 30, 2014 at 8:50 amTricky but super tasty!
Erin* says
March 30, 2014 at 8:51 amhttp://starryeyedbaker.blogspot.com/2014/03/peanut-butter-chocolate-whirligigs.html
Ali @ Solano's Kitchen says
March 30, 2014 at 9:24 amMan I’m impressed you guys all got the chocolate swirls! Mine came out looking like a hot mess… although they tasted great :)
http://www.solanoskitchen.com/baked-sunday-mornings-peanut-butter-chocolate-whirligigs/
SandraM says
March 30, 2014 at 9:32 amThese are good (and kinda messy). :)
http://www.haveapronwillbake.com/2014/03/peanut-butter-whirligigs.html#more
Mark ~ Neufangled Desserts says
March 30, 2014 at 9:56 amNot going to lie – these were a touch fussy – but they have a delicious payoff. I’m sure mine will look like the most rugged and slipshod of all of ours (those darn swirls are a nemesis for perfectionist bakers like me, darn it), but all in all, I like how these came out looking rustic and homemade… because they were! :-) The flavors are wonderful, and I really enjoy the sharpness of the dark chocolate. I feel that mellow milk chocolate would have gotten overpowered by the peanut butter. Yummy. I won’t make these a lot, but I enjoyed them more than I thought I would.
http://neufangleddesserts.wordpress.com/2014/03/30/pb-chocolate-a-swirl-made-in-heaven/
Mark ~ Neufangled Desserts says
March 30, 2014 at 10:00 amCan I just come right out and ask all of my fellow bloggers a blunt question – HOW are earth can you afford to buy Valrhona chocolate (or the like)???? I keep trying to find an affordable source for it, but it’s so damn expensive. I keep sticking by Ghirardelli. It’s the best I can afford without going broke. :-P
Ali @ Solano's Kitchen says
March 30, 2014 at 11:01 amMark- I use Trader Joes pound plus 72% dark chocolate bars and love them. I’ve found the quality to be really good, and SO cheap (about $5 for 17 ounces)!
Ali @ Solano's Kitchen says
March 30, 2014 at 11:02 amMark- I use Trader Joes pound plus 72% dark chocolate bars and love them. I’ve found the quality to be really good, and SO cheap (about $5 for 17 ounces)!
Chelly says
March 30, 2014 at 12:20 pmI like Trader Joes chocolate too!
Jennifer says
March 30, 2014 at 11:46 amhttp://glimmermama.com/2014/03/30/baked-sunday-mornings-peanut-butter-chocolate-whirligigs/ loved them even though they were a bit fussy…
Maddie says
March 30, 2014 at 12:21 pmI loved these!
http://caramelandsalt.wordpress.com/2014/03/30/baked-sunday-mornings-peanut-butter-chocolate-whirligigs/
Jennifer says
March 30, 2014 at 7:08 pmMark—I did Ghiradelli too.
Yael says
March 30, 2014 at 9:22 pmI (we) loved these cookies! Made em, ate em, forgot to photograph em!
Yael says
March 30, 2014 at 9:23 pmI (we) loved these cookies! Made em, ate em, forgot to photograph em!
melimelocooks says
March 31, 2014 at 12:01 amhttp://melimelocooks.canalblog.com/archives/2014/03/30/29248076.html
Sheri says
April 1, 2014 at 2:26 pmYeesh. Better late than never!
http://www.porkcracklins.net/2014/03/peanut-butter-chocolate-whirligigs/