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I thought the flavor was wonderful!! But...my cookies were<\/p>
BLACK on the bottom! Maybe the temp was too high? Idk.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"08\/19\/2017 01:41","GUID":"3c70e17271f9478d93b99140dc8429cc","MemberId":7240750,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Jennifer","SubmittedDate":"08\/19\/2017 01:41"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/07\/2013 17:16","GUID":"356272f8568f4926b4c9532a283bf07c","MemberId":6837772,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Metrocookbookdivany","SubmittedDate":"07\/07\/2013 17:16"},{"Comment":"
i love the idea of this recipe. It could use some work tho, kinda bland and batter was runny, you have to play with the recipe to get a desired result.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2012 14:54","GUID":"b3b1d3b18103416c8ad1abeb447eab20","MemberId":7051158,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"zkaoskid","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2012 14:54"},{"Comment":"
The batter was very dry, so I added a bit of pineapple juice, the first batch spread too much, so I added about a half cup more flour....no change.<\/p>
If I make again, I would cut sugar down to 3\/4 cup of each. They were pretty sweet.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2011 15:11","GUID":"305ef3cc29ee4ead8bfa16d78615e1f2","MemberId":6051649,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"cathyj47","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2011 15:11"},{"Comment":"
Have very little taste.. maybe need to add more vanilla or sugar.. kinda taste like scones.!! These are great for those that don't like cookies that are over the top sweet..<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2011 19:19","GUID":"2218cc230c1949bfbd3bb814f540ec4e","MemberId":5890426,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"flores_509","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2011 19:19"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/06\/2010 07:20","GUID":"f90a101e79e14fe4b6f82de0fb816eaf","MemberId":2915263,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Isolda","SubmittedDate":"04\/06\/2010 07:20"},{"Comment":"
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