I have this *thing* about desserts. I mean, they’re fine. I like them and all. Oh, and I won’t deny that if you put out a plate of cookies and turn around for a few minutes, I’ll devour some of them. But. If there’s a way to have a savory-sweet dessert? SIGN ME UP! I love them. And, this cookie definitely fits that bill.
Unfortunately, this isn’t my own recipe. If you want to try it, and I would definitely recommend it(!), I pilfered the recipe for Ginger Oatmeal Cookies from Cook’s Illustrated (recipe linked if you have an account). If not, I am sure you could try any oatmeal cookie recipe, and add some ginger! But, the salt is my own addition. There’s a fabulous tea place in DC, Teasim, that has to-die-for Salted Oatmeal Cookies. And, in remembrance of them, I rolled the cookies in maldon sea salt before baking. Which I think was a good thing, as the cookie itself is a bit more sweet than I would care for. But, the chewiness level of the cookies, with a heady hint of ginger, is wonderful, and with the addition of salt, the cookies are absolutely perfect. Try them, and see!
so say i 
I love ginger. And I love salted caramel and a sea salt-sprinkled chocolates. So this cookie combo must be magic. And I just happen to have a new box of Maldon sea salt at home, too.
The ginger addition sounds really good!
The salt drew me right in! These sound fantastic!
Glad you all like the idea! They were devoured right away, and I’ll definitely be making them again… :o)
How did they compare to the Teaism cookies? Most of their baked goods are quite tasty, I have indulged myself there many times.
Honestly? They were close, in that they had the same delicious saltiness to them, but they were not quite the same texture. These were more chewy, in a harder, chewy, caramely type of way if that makes sense. Still delicious, but different. However, the Post has a version of Teaism’s salty oatmeal cookies that they recreated (http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2007/06/13/salted-oatmeal-cookies/), and it is almost exactly the same. I usually make that one, but wanted to switch it up this time. And, glad I did, as I loved the addition of ginger. Next time, I’ll try making the Post’s version (for the texture), but add in the ginger from CI’s version. Still with the salt. I sort of love these cookies.
Very interesting, next time I want some cookie jar cookies, I’ll check this out. Welcome to the blogosphere, btw!
Are you in the DC area also?
Thanks! And, yes, in DC as well! Love it here…