These are Semi-Tropical, All-American cookies because they have tropical components and good old American components. The tropical components being pineapple, banana, and coconut and the American components being chocolate, marshmallow, and peanut butter.
Random Side Note: I have the Science Channel on in the background (my boyfriend leaves it on for the dog when we are not home so she is not bored. I know. Don't ask. I think he should leave on Animal Planet.) and did you know that Lego means "I built" in Latin?
Carrying on.
So, as you see, instead of using the ingredients listed in the book, I took my own spin. I used chopped dried bananas, mini marshmallows (from the cocoa mix), coconut, dried pineapple, peanuts, dried cranberries, chocolate chunks, and these little banana peanut chips (they are kind of chewy and so delicious). Then I stuffed the cookies with a peanut butter filling (similar to the chocolate filling from the best cookies everrrrrrrrrrrrrrr). Finally, I sprinkled some cinnamon sugar on top.
Let me just say, these took FOREVER to put together because of the peanut butter filling. It felt like a good three and a half years flew before my eyes. I think I just lived through the end of my twenties and am 30 years old now. I found myself wondering where my youth went, missing the good old days of this past July where I could stuff cookies with filling without my back aching. I felt my sciatica kicking in and I don't even know what it is, but I just heard someone mention it at work today. I wanted to yell at those darn kids down the hall playing their music so loudly, but then I realized it was coming from my
These cookies are pretty much amazing. But although I've aged a bit, I feel like a kid when I bite into one of these and I think I would like them more if I were a kid... these are SWEEEEET!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to find one of those Zoltar machines like Joshua (Tom Hanks) in BIG. But before I do, I'll have to hit up F.A.O. Schwartz and do this. And play with some Legos.
That scene makes me so happy even 20 years later.
Thanks, Michelle of Bad Girl Baking, for a great pick! Check out TWD for more grabbers!
Those look so good. I hate measuring the peanut butter but I am always happy when I put it in.
Posted by: Kelly | August 19, 2008 at 12:35 AM
Yummmm! I am so going for this version next time around!
Posted by: Holly @ PheMOMenon | August 19, 2008 at 03:13 AM
And I thought I was throwing caution to the wind by adding dried cherries... Your grabbers look amazing!
Posted by: Matt's Kitchen | August 19, 2008 at 07:02 AM
I agree, these look amazing! I love the pineapple and banana add-ins, and peanut butter, yum! You've got a 5 star cookie right there :)
Posted by: Andrea | August 19, 2008 at 08:05 AM
peanut butter! bananas! that's the most amazing sounding tweak of all the TWD bakers. I'm going to do that next time, absolutely.
Posted by: Lori | August 19, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Interesting with the peanut butter (and all the other stuff) - I'll bet they tasted super!
Posted by: Nancy | August 19, 2008 at 09:14 AM
That filling looks awesome! Yuummmmm!
Posted by: Melissa | August 19, 2008 at 09:30 AM
I used a "Big" reference as well! Hehehe. Glad you enjoyed the cookies!
Posted by: Jules | August 19, 2008 at 09:44 AM
I love all of your additions to the cookies...wonderful job! Your cookies look tasty.
Posted by: Michelle | August 19, 2008 at 10:01 AM
I love that movie! Your cookies look wonderful, nice job!
Posted by: annestrawberry | August 19, 2008 at 10:28 AM
WOW - that filling looks amazing! I love your take on the cookie - very creative. :) I know people who leave TV/radio on for their pets too, so not too weird!
Posted by: Carmen | August 19, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Wow, that last photo - drool worthy. Quite a spin though, it's like a whole different cookie!
Posted by: Caitlin | August 19, 2008 at 11:36 AM
WOW. *cough OVERACHIEVER cough* I am hitting myself for not thinking of mini marshmallows!! and that PB filling sounds fabulous. My hubs would have loved that! Great job!
Clara @ iheartfood4thought
Posted by: CB | August 19, 2008 at 11:58 AM
I love your personal take on the cookies. They sound great.
If you feel old now, wait til you have kids.
Wait til you have kids who are adults! (My daughter turns 19 next week, where does the time go?)
Posted by: Natashya | August 19, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Wow a tropical cookie and marshmallows, oh yum! I wish I had thought of the marshmallows. Great job! Oh and love the old comment but wait to you get to I don't know my age (38!)
Posted by: Christine | August 19, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Oooooh... cinnamon sugar!! I love that stuff! I'll definitely have to try that next time! :) Happy Tuesday!
Posted by: hornedfroggy | August 19, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Oh my goodness, so creative with your ingredients! They do sound super yummy! I have enjoyed seeing how everyone changed up the recipe a bit....just goes to show what a good "base" these cookies were.
Posted by: Ellyn | August 19, 2008 at 04:32 PM
the peanut butter must have taken forever... but it looks like it's worth it! yum :) the tropical fruits sound great!
Posted by: kim | August 19, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Wow! Great combinations............That pb oozing out makes my mouth water!
Hannah
Posted by: Esther | August 19, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Oh, those DO look good! Those tropical combinations sound great..a good "summer flavor" cookie that would make it worth it to fire up my oven! Could serve it with Vanilla Bean ice cream...or maybe homemade peach ice cream...I think I still have some of that in the freezer...I may be baking these tonight!!!
Posted by: Delicioso MAma | August 19, 2008 at 05:27 PM