Cookie Testing Begins for the Eureka Springs Cookie Tour

Our first experimental test for the Sweet Treats Cookie Tour began with Maida Heatter's Chocolate-Nut Icebox Cookie. This is a easy recipe. The texture and the form of the cookie is very good, actually it's excellent. As a matter of fact I feel that the texture improves the taste. My first batch of cookies did not produce a strong enough chocolate taste for me and I believe this is a result of the quality of cocoa used.

When I eat chocolate I want to taste the chocolate. I am going to try this cookie again, however I am now online figuring out how to place an order for Wilbur's Cocoa. I have used their chocolate before and found that Wilbur's produces a fantastic chocolate that delivers a chocolate taste like no other.

The next experimental test will be another one of Maida Heatter's Chocolate recipes - stay tuned!

........Jan (5 Ojo Inn Bed and Breakfast)

Richard's response: I know that Jan said there wasn't enough chocolate flavor for her, but I and two other tasters snarfed our way through a couple dozen of these cookies and found them delightful. Bring on some more Jan!!

Chocolate Cookie Fantasy Wish

It's time for us to start thinking about our 'Bed and Breakfast Inns of Eureka Springs' Association annual Christmas Sweet Treats tour. Jan is scouting out all our cook books for special cookie recipes. She is really focusing on Maida Heatter's 'Book of Great Chocolate Desserts'. Me being the chocoholic, I'm not disappointed in her choice. Could this be a Julie meets Julia moment? I am wondering what great cookie recipe she will find, because you know how I hate being the one who has to taste all those experimental workings (sly smile now showing). Can't wait for the taste tests to begin.

For the fifth year now, on Saturday, December 10th, our association will be putting on this event. Here's what it includes.

• Nine unique bed and breakfasts included on the tour.
• Yummy cookies & treats (2 per inn) with recipes to add to your collection.
• Holiday decorating ideas from each of the beautifully decorated inns.
• A chance to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
• Finish your shopping in Eureka Springs' unique shops and art galleries.
• Enter our giveaway contest for a chance to win one of three $100 gift certificates good at any of the Sweet Treats Cookie Tour participating inns.

Will post more on the cookie tastings as they happen. Jan promised me a new cookie recipe a week.