If you have ever had the opportunity to stay at WaterColor Inn located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, along 30A, then you can attest to the unmatched experience β white sandy beaches, beautiful pine forests along Western Lake, the sunset-level Adirondacks on each private balcony. It’s an intimate experience like no other. If you’ve stayed at WaterColor Inn, then you’re also familiar with their nightly turndown service, which includes a freshly baked treat, the choice of which is at the whim of Pastry Chef Nicholas Clark.
Chef Clark has served as Pastry Chef at WaterColor Inn and at its award-winning restaurant, FOOW, for the past five years. There, he delights guests with inventive treats, each one following a theme β whether itβs a nod to the destination or to a summertime memory.Β One of Chef Clark’s most beloved recipes is the Graham Cracker Cookie Turndown Treat, which he created himself. “I wanted a cookie that reflected the destinationβs Southern hospitality, with a take on a classic summertime staple that is reminiscent of sβmores and beach bonfires,” he shares.
Having been on the turndown treat rotation for about a year, the Graham Cracker Cookie Turndown Treat is definitely a guest favorite. “Theyβll tell us that one is simply not enough,” Chef Clark continues. “Theyβre always delighted to find them in their room after a long day at the beach. After all, who doesnβt love a nighttime treat?”
Now you can enjoy this tasty turndown treat anytime β whether you’re enjoying a stay at WaterColor Inn or not. Below is the recipe for the Graham Cracker Cookie Turndown Treat courtesy of Chef Clark. Whip up a batch of these, and bedtime won’t come soon enough!
Turndown Treat: Graham Cracker Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Butter Softened
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream butter & sugar together on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg yolks & extracts blend until homogenous.
- Add already mixed dry ingredients; blend until it comes together & let chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven 325Β°F.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Scoop 2 oz. portions onto baking tray.
- Lightly press down on each cookie.
- Use cinnamon sugar mixture to toss each cookie just before baking.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes rotating half way & bake for additional 6-8 minutes.
- After 5 minutes of the cookies resting, place them onto wire racks to cool completely
Nutrition
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