Calling all chocolate lovers! If you’re looking for a cookie that will transport you to cookie paradise, then look no further. Allow me to introduce you to the World Peace Cookies. Created by the renowned pastry chef, Pierre Hermé, these cookies are so irresistible that they have the power to bring people together and create peace in the world.

The story behind these cookies is as sweet as the treats themselves. A neighbor of the famous cookbook author, Dorie Greenspan, took a bite of these cookies and exclaimed that if everyone had a taste, there would be world peace at last. Thus, the name “World Peace Cookies” was born.

What makes these cookies truly special is the magical combination of flavors and textures. The addition of brown sugar gives them a delightful chewiness, while the chocolate chunks create a gooey, melty sensation that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. If you have any fellow chocolate lovers in your life, these cookies are the perfect treat to share with them.

When this recipe was first created almost 20 years ago in Paris, it was considered a fusion of French and American baking traditions. Back then, brown sugar was not commonly used in French cuisine, and adding sea salt to sweets was a unique French trend. In fact, the original recipe called for French fleur de sel, a type of sea salt that was not commonly found in sweet treats until more recently. These cookies were ahead of their time, paving the way for the popularity of salted caramel and salted chocolate.

The secret to achieving the perfect texture in these cookies lies in the refrigeration step. The dough is rolled into a log and refrigerated before being sliced into tantalizingly thick rounds. This chilling process is crucial because the dough contains a generous amount of butter, which helps create that melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

As these cookies bake, you may notice a distinct line where the slices were cut, and that’s perfectly normal. They may not look like your typical cookies, but trust me, they taste out of this world.

Are you ready to bring a touch of Parisian flair to your family with these exquisite World Peace Cookies? Give this interesting twist on the classic chocolate-chocolate chip cookie a try, and watch as smiles light up the faces of your loved ones. While they may not create world peace just yet, I can guarantee that they will bring happiness and bliss to your home.

Dorie Greenspan’s World Peace Cookies

Makes 36 cookies Preparation time: 25 minutes (active), 3 hours (inactive)

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Preparation

1. When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat for an additional 2 minutes until well combined.
5. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Then, add the remaining flour mixture and mix until everything is well combined.
6. Stir in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Turn the dough out onto a countertop or work surface, and divide it in half. Shape each half into logs that are approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
8. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until firm, for at least 3 hours.
9. Once the dough has chilled and firmed up, slice the logs into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
10. Place the rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
11. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are still soft.
12. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these heavenly World Peace Cookies with loved ones, and savor the joy they bring to your lives.