I probably should have deleted this post long ago, but it makes me laugh, and the gluten-free cookie recipe is not half bad either. Actually, it's really good! And of course it is because it's from Christina Tosi (and Karlie, of course). But it's an old one. The Karlie's Kookies Perfect 10 recipe is back from when agave was considered a healthy miracle food and FODMAPS weren't a thing. That aside, the ingredient list is still pretty wholesome and you can substitute different syrups for the agave.
Here's an old photo with one of the Karlie's Kookies next to a smaller homemade version I made using the recipe from the ad below and the video.
Watch Karlie and Christina Bake!
And thank goodness the video of Karlie and Christina making Perfect 10 cookies is still there. The written version of the recipe was originally in Lucky Peach, and there were some differences in their version and the one in the ad below. Lucky Peach gives a bake time of 12 minutes at 325F and the recipe in the ad says 300 for 8 minutes. Having baked these many times, my advice is not to get too hung up on the bake time. 325 for 10-12 minutes works, as does 300 for about 20. For the rest of the recipe, I recommend making a quarter batch your first time to see what you think, then improvising with different flavorings or spices.
Margot C
My husband is a perfect 10 (you just have to see him through my eyes).
Amy Z.
My mom is my Perfect 10! She is the strongest woman I know!
Terri
My Perfect 10 is my Husband, my best friend who always works so incredibly hard for us in our own business during the current difficult economy. He deserves a sweet treat especially since he never complains!
Michelle C
My perfect 10 would have to be my Mom!
Linda
My Perfect 10 is our cat, Kookie. We pronounce his name as "kooky" but a kookie by any other name would be as sweet.
Holly hook
My perfect 10 is my nephew Dominick. He is the sweetest child alive and can put a smile on your face just by looking at you with his big beautiful eyes!
Bev B
Following up to my previous comment I just learned that I have celiac disease!
Faye
I never looked like that making cookies but perhaps this recipe is more simple than it looks.
Stephanie-Oh
My perfect 10 is my husband. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually, he is my 10!
Suzie
My dad! He just turned 80 and is still going strong. We both share a love of chocolate chip cookies...
Polly
My husband
Diane
My Hubby of course then for fun ..Adam Levine and George Clooney!!
delia
I wish I had a perfect 10...
Bev B
My 10 would be me and 9 gluten free friends who would love to try these tasty cookies
Erin
My perfect 10 is my Mother. My dad has been in and out of the hospital for 3 years now. She has been by his side the entire time cheering him on. She keeps me and brothers updated on every change. She has warrior like faith and strength that cannot be matched. She is everything I hope to be for my family one day. She is truly a gift from God.
Susan C
No real life perfect 10, so I'll go with my fantasy perfect 10 - Mark Wahlberg!
Alyson
Can I choose my cat? Don't tell my husband. 🙂 Would love to try these cookies!
Jennie
How can I say anyone but my husband? That said, I always thought Paul Newman was handsome!
Lori S H
My perfect 10 is my husband. He has given me 20 wonderful years and I can't believe how much we still enjoy being together after all these years!
Gianna
My husband 🙂
Shelly
My perfect 10 is my gorgeous daughter!
Dorothea
My perfect 10 is my two grandchildren and my recipe for Triple Chocolate Cookies!
beth
This recipe is a gift. Thank you. My perfect 10 Johnny Iuzzini.
beth
Lauren
I teach... so my perfect ten is one of the other teachers. She always keeps me positive especially when high schoolers say harsh things to me.
Judy
My Perfect 10 is my wonderful friend Natialia who has celiac decease and can only eat gluten-free foods.
pitpat
There's something about Robert Downey Jr...........
Yvonne
My mom is my perfect ten - to me she is the most important person on the world!
latanya
my son and my husband
Kelli
My perfect 10 is my mom. Her love & support has gotten me through some difficult situations.
christy
My perfect ten are my 2 kids and my 2 grandsons!
rachel
My perfect 10 is a day that starts with coffee, is filled with books, shopping, eat out and time spent with my husband. 🙂
Nicole M.
My perfect 10s are my husband and my 2 boys. We are a perfect 10 family!
Rina
My perfect 10 is Justin Timberlake!
Anne
My perfect 10 is my cat, Coyote. She's already used up her nine lives, so I'm glad she had a 10th tucked away! She's sleeping beside me right now.
Phyllis
My perfect 10 is my son
Carolyn
My perfect 10 would be my Mom. She and I have had some relationship struggles this year, but we've both learned from them and are in the process of transforming our relationship with eachother. Seeing someone set in their ways change is really amazing.
Stephanie
My mom is my perfect 10 🙂 I wish she wasn't 1000 miles away now!
Sue
I love Allies's answer and am borrowing it. My perfect 10 is the person who sees someone in need and does something to help.
Nancy T.
What a great post! My perfect 10 is my husband. It took us a long time to find each other, but now that we have - life couldn't be better. We have a beautiful home, an amazing 5 year old son, and a great life together. I'm truly blessed.
Rebecca
My perfect ten is my mom!
Tierney M.
My perfect 10 is my husband...we'll be married 12 years next month.
TC
The Wife!
gloria
My perfect 10 is browned butter pecan pie!! Actually, I have lots of perfect 10s. Thanks for making me think about them and how fortunate I am!
Robin
My perfect 10 is my Beloved Dad who supported me from my first step to his last.
Claire
My perfect 10 is my grandmother!
Katie M
My mom is my perfect 10. She is an amazing woman, and she has been a great role model for me in terms of career, relationships, body image, and being a mom. I hope I grow up to be like her 🙂
Sarah
My perfect 10 is my mom hands down. She homeschooled me and my two older brothers, has helped everyone in my family unselfishly, and always supported me in everything I do. She is my best friend and I am forever grateful and thankful for her.
Kara
My perfect 10's are my two dogs - they always brighten my day! 🙂
Jacqui
My perfect 10 is my mom!! She's the best and I don't know what I'd do without her!
Tracey
My perfect 10 is my family...my husband and our 2 dogs! Would love to win these for a friend who is GF.
shirley
My perfect 10 is my daughter -- after reading the recipe I KNOW its for her - and I can't bake them for her as she lives 3 hours away!
Holiday Baker Man
My perfect 10 is family!
Karen
My perfect 10 is my husband down to every last little imperfection. He's a package deal!
ellen
My perfect 10 is dairy free baked goods because I'm allergic to dairy and whey goes into EVERYTHING. Oh wait, I mean my perfect 10 is my wonderful boyfriend Paul. No, really 😉
Cookie Sleuth
Thanks for the additional information on the recipe. These look fantastic! My perfect 10 is my husband. 🙂 Happy Valentine's Day!
Liz Blunt
My perfect 10 is my wonderful husband, Richard!
Allie B.
My perfect 10 is the person who sees someone who's homeless or cold or hungry and does something to help.
Gina
My perfect 10 is Chris Hemsworth. THOR!!!
Jenny
Mine is my mister 🙂
CindyD
My perfect 10s are my husband and my daughter. Cleaning up from roasting turkey for Valentine's Day - his favorite meal - but we gave each other chocolate instead of pumpkin pie for dessert.
Cecilia
My perfect 10 -- especially when he was in Love Actually -- is Colin Firth. That smile, alone, should push him over the 10 mark.
Caley
My perfect 10 is Clive Owen. Can I pick someone famous since I'm single? 😉
Kathleen
My perfect tens are my husband and baby boy.
Janna
My perfect 10 is my husband. He's my best friend and really the most awesome guy in the world!
Katrina
Cheesy, but true--my perfect 10 is my husband! And I really want to try those cookies, so if I don't win, I'll be making them. Or maybe both--win and make them. 🙂
rachel
I have to go with two perfect 10's...my beautiful daughters!
Juli
my perfect 10 is george clooney, but he doesn't know it!
Sherry
My perfect 10 is definitely my 36 year old daughter Amy. I lost my husband last July--and of course she lost her father-- she has been there lending her support, her empathetic listening skills and her rock solid strength. I thank God for her everyday.
Suzanne C.
My perfect 10 is my husband. We celebrate 20 years of marriage next week!
Nancy
My perfect ten is my father. He still hand-draws a Valentine's day card for my mom, my sister and me.
Martha
My perfect 10 is my dear husband, Rod. Having him in my life makes everything better! Thanks for entering me in your fun giveaway.
Elisa
My perfect 10 is good luck in the kitchen with a new recipe that uses alternative ingredients, as they can be expensive to make and not always successful. Recently, that was a chocolate cake with vanilla whipped cream frosting that was gluten free, egg free and refined sugar free. The plate and knife were literally licked clean.
Michelle
My perfect 10 is my daughter. She is just the most extraordinary little girl I have ever known.
mdepsmom
Happy Valentine's Day! My perfect 10 is my son. He'll be 10 (how did that happen?!?) at the end of the month. He surprised me last night w/ yellow roses for v-day -- I'm very lucky and he's such a great kid 🙂 Love your blog, Anna!
kayla
My PERFECT 10 is my sister!
Danielle
My mom is my perfect 10 🙂 Thanks for introducing me to such a great cookie! I'm a big fan of vegan baked goods and am thrilled when I find a new one. So thanks!