tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post204272487908991846..comments2023-10-31T03:17:06.578-04:00Comments on Kissing the Cook: Bocce Ball Cookies (Almond Butter Sandwich Cookies with Orange Cream Filling)Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-47610575646454687102011-11-11T09:50:10.205-05:002011-11-11T09:50:10.205-05:00Thank you so much, Gloria. You know how to warm th...Thank you so much, Gloria. You know how to warm the heart of a cook. :-) In trying a lot of different things to make low-fat cooking - in particular low-fat baking - work, I have found some useful go-to items for my "toolbox." Egg whites or egg substitutes work for a lot of things. Butter substitutes, too, are very helpful if used right. Fat-free half-and-half is a great way to get a creamy taste and texture. Fat-free Greek yogurt too. There are folks who say things like substitutes for eggs and butter do not work and good low-fat baking is not possible, but I think that is often just what they were taught. I respect that, but my experience has simply been different. (My disclaimer, as always, is that low-fat does not always mean low calorie. lol)Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-91941170530908981072011-11-10T22:28:28.851-05:002011-11-10T22:28:28.851-05:00Man, you are so impressive! Low fat?? They certa...Man, you are so impressive! Low fat?? They certainly don't look it. I like the FILLING. I can't believe you use that Smart Balance (which I've bought) and fat-free Half & Half and you get a nice filling out of that. I MUST try it! BUT: the real reason I came to comment on this post is because of the title: Bocce Ball... I wanted to really say that I have such fond memories of when I was little and walking in McCarren Park in B'klyn with my Daddy, and we'd stop and watch all the older Italian men playing Bocce in the park... You brought back a nice memory for me with your title. :)<br />Best,<br />Gloria xx - a couple of "kisses for the cook" for the good memories brought to me!Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089446185793581415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-49569356925831364922011-11-05T07:40:04.358-04:002011-11-05T07:40:04.358-04:00Thank you, Catherine. :-) I'm glad you like th...Thank you, Catherine. :-) I'm glad you like them! These were pretty popular over here, so I would love to know how your family likes them.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-23145634024718060582011-11-04T19:52:24.799-04:002011-11-04T19:52:24.799-04:00These look wonderful, Ben! I know my family would ...These look wonderful, Ben! I know my family would absolutely love these! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Blessings, your friend, Catherine~Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-58959413388992810632011-11-02T08:20:48.189-04:002011-11-02T08:20:48.189-04:00Thank you, Lorie. I use almond butter on sandwiche...Thank you, Lorie. I use almond butter on sandwiches all the time (AB & J?) and thought it would be fun to cook with it. Cookies were just the first thing that came to mind.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-2502550048781610262011-11-02T06:57:03.862-04:002011-11-02T06:57:03.862-04:00Love the flavor combo, Ben. I love almond butter ...Love the flavor combo, Ben. I love almond butter too and don't use it nearly enough.Loriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18238159544753388337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-72706806971222423162011-11-01T06:46:13.992-04:002011-11-01T06:46:13.992-04:00Thanks, Katie! I think you will find these are act...Thanks, Katie! I think you will find these are actually pretty easy: combine the dry ingredients, then the (mostly) wet ingredients, mix them together and let it chill for a while, then roll out, cut into pieces, and bake! :-) The filling is easy too: melt the marmalade and butter substitute, add some half-and-half, and let it reduce for a few minutes. Then just let everything cool and build yourself a delicious cookie. You bake such great things on your site; I hope you will give Bocce Balls a try!Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-43782761752538319992011-10-31T18:18:31.057-04:002011-10-31T18:18:31.057-04:00oh my gosh ben, these look great!
so worth the har...oh my gosh ben, these look great!<br />so worth the hard workKatie Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12451380735785194100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-86178624909864458322011-10-31T06:24:56.936-04:002011-10-31T06:24:56.936-04:00Thank you, Mary. I will never turn that down. :-) ...Thank you, Mary. I will never turn that down. :-) And a great day to you also!Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-27639490937533072012011-10-30T16:02:44.465-04:002011-10-30T16:02:44.465-04:00These are definitely worth a kiss :-) They look be...These are definitely worth a kiss :-) They look beautiful and they sound delicious. That's a combo that is hard to beat. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.com