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Carole Walter’s fans know her as an award-winning author, teacher, and mentor, and her new book will keep them cheering, as she turns her attention to the most popular theme in home baking: cookies.

Packed with more than 200 delectable recipes and more than 150 tantalizing photographs, Great Cookies skillfully and joyfully answers the call for a colorful, all-inclusive cookie book. From traditional favorites like Snickerdoodles, Oatmeal Raisin, and Favorite Lemon Squares to future stars of the cookie jar like the trail mix–inspired Teton Trailers and chewy, chocolaty Midnight Macaroons, Great Cookies provides something to satisfy every taste and every occasion.

There’s even a section devoted to the quintessential American cookie—chocolate chip. With nuts or without? White chocolate or milk? Chocolate dough? Oatmeal in the dough? Carole provides a dozen chocolate chip recipes in all, plus definitive research on a crucial issue: “Not All Chocolate Chips Are Created Equal.”
Drop cookies. Bar cookies. Piped, pressed, and rolled. Great Cookies covers every conceivable method for baking these tasty confections. In the more than thirty years that she has studied and taught baking, Carole has cataloged a wealth of helpful tips and troubleshooting hints that for the first time are gathered in one collection.

With guidelines for measuring and substituting ingredients, storing and freezing, recapturing that fresh-from-the-oven flavor, decorating, even gift-wrapping and shipping, Great Cookies addresses all the basics and then some. And this ultimate guide is rounded out with authoritative information on ingredients, equipment, and the foolproof techniques for which Carole is known, including the essential “Secrets To” hints for every type of cookie.

With master baker Carole Walter by your side, you may never look at a glass of ice cold milk the same way again. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (35)

Sensational cookies
A great book filled with excellent recipes. Would like to have a photo with each recipe so I can see what they look like. Many lovely recipes are without photos.

Beautiful book, recipes hit or miss
"Great Cookies" is put together really well with a huge amount of recipes logically split into sections based on the cookie type, i.e. hand formed, international, pressed, etc.The writing is terrific and quite helpful and the photography is beautifully done.

I've had this book for about 1 year now and have used approximately 20 of the recipes from each of the sections.Some of the recipes, "giant ginger spice cookies" and "coconut crusted key lime napoleons" for example, came out wonderfully - better than I could have expected.The end product was easy to get to and SO delicious and flavorful.Other recipes however, I would say about 1/3 of the ones I've made, didn't turn out at all.The flavor was either all wrong or the texture ruined the flavor or the recipe was simply too hard to follow.The oatmeal raisin cookies were dry and utterly lacking in the usual zest needed in this type of cookie.Strange ingredients, such as corn syrup, are included in what should other wise be simple recipes like chocolate chip cookies.I've had quite a few cookies look nothing like the photo accompanying the recipe and taste nothing like was promised from the description.I'm a fairly experienced baker and have been pretty disappointed by the results on several occasions.

Overall, I would recommend this book but don't rely on a recipe for entertaining until you've tested it out.

Best Cookie Book Ever!!! Throw all the others away....
I probably own well over 1000 cookbooks, just because I am an obsessive collector. For years, I searched for the best cookie recipe because Nestle just didn't do it for me. I bought this book, and I no longer had to look for one. This book has the best cookie recipes, and they all turn out well. I have not had a disastrous cookie yet. I have tried the peanut butter, sugar, snicker doodle, chocolate chip (white/semisweet), chocolate chip peanut butter, chocolate chip oatmeal, oatmeal raisin cookies, etc. "My cookies" are a hit with everyone who tries them. I for the most part, don't follow the recipes as they are written. I just melt the butter, dump everything else in, mix by spoon, and put in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. I bake according to the recipe temperature, and my cookies come out great. As far as I am concerned, my method is simpler and it takes less preparation time. I am now planning to sell all of my other cookie books back to amazon, because they suck in comparison. The only exception are Marcy Goldman's cookbooks. Anything besides Carole Walter or Marcy Goldman is a waste of money. By the way, if you are a diabetic, these cookie recipes aren't for you (unless you are able to sustain your sweet tooth to a mere nibble). As for everyone else, there is a cookie in here that will make the harshest cookie critic smile with anticipation. I am going to have to add another copy of this book to my library, because I have worn the first one out.

amazing book
I bought this book because I was looking for a recipe for Italian Rainbow cookies. I've tried about 8 different recipes from this book and each one has been fantastic. The cookies produced from these recipes come out better tasting than anything you will find in a bakery. If you can follow a recipe you will not regret this purchase.

Right on!
All of these reviews are right on!!It's an awesome book chock full of delicious recipes!!Highly recommend!! ... Read more

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As a specialized form of potluck, a cookie swap has all the same traits that make a potluck so effortless to host. Guests share in the baking and cost burden by bringing their favorite recipes. Cookie Swap takes the popular idea of the cookie exchange party to new heights and new directions. This elegant entertaining book shows that the cookie swap is perfectly suited not only to holiday gatherings but also to garden parties, showers, children's birthdays, summer get-togethers, and more.

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Sneak Peek at Cookie Swap
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Cookie Swap
I love this book and bought one for my niece who loves to make cookies for special holidays and parties. I also logged on to the author's blog which is very good.
There are lots of ideas for baking, packaging, cookie swap ideas, I highly recommend it. Great colorful pictures.

better than most
I have bought other less expensive books and really was not happy in the overall book to begin with and then disappointed in the content; but as they say you get what you paid for.

I must say that this book was worth every penny.If you love to bake for your family or friends and enjoy all the oooohhhss and ahhhs when you present them with your creations, this is the book for you.

I have loved every page of this book and that is not something I say all that often.I am a true believer that anything can be made better.I will be waiting for the next book to see what they can o to top this one. I know I will be using this book for many many years

Great cookie book for those who are willing to be patient and learn
This is a great book for those interested in baking and cookie/treat gift giving.There are recipes for everything from wedding to halloweens; with creative decorating ideas and skills.Not necessarily a beginner cookie book, but if you are willing to learn and open up your creativity you are going to enjoy this book!!

great!
the book is great. it provides many extra tips and advice, fantastic design and gift ideas for any season or party.
the recipes are tasty, and having the resources pages on where to get specific food supplies is a great idea and very helpful in finding what you want, and what is on offer.
i will be using this book many times over ... Read more

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Everyone loves cookies, and with Betty Crocker, everyone can bake them!

From novice to pro, these cookies will fill the bill, whether for holiday treats, bake sales, or everyday energizers, these are the cookies you want, with more than 240 to choose from. Every chapter has a most requested cookie, hot from Betty Crocker’s kitchens–these are the cookies America’s been asking for. There is also an entire chapter for kids, as well as tons of super-easy bar cookies–just pour, bake, and enjoy! And with the "Doughs and Doughnut’s" chapter to guide readers through the basics, there is no part of cookie baking that will cause even the most inexperienced baker any concern. About the only problem readers will have is deciding which cookie to make first, Deluxe Chocolate Chip Cookies, No-Roll Sugar Cookies, Mousse Bars, Rocky Road Bars, Walnut Biscotti–but whatever they choose, it’ll be a winner. ... Read more

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Very good recipes, clear instruction,...some minor errors
Made a few cookies from this book. In the bars section, I've tried a few recipes but found some typos that made the instruction a little confusing but not difficult to overcome. Didnt' really like the section that used the premix ingredients. Wished that section was written with something a little more interesting. Otherwise a good cookie book to have on hand.

ommio
after my final exam, i would be try the receipt immediately!!! love it so much!!!!

Great addition to your cookbook library!
Every Christmas my mom, sister and I have a gift exchange; however, since times are tough we decided to try something different.We had a cookie exchange.I bought this book give me some ideas for new cookies to try.Success.They all turned out delicious.Of course my husband had to test them out before I took them to make sure they weren't poisoned...upon doing so he begged me to make an extra dozen to leave at home!This is a fun book to read as well if you are like me and enjoy reading cookbooks.It's especially great if you need to whip up something in a hurry for a party or any other special occasion...they have recipes that require little or even some Betty Crocker boxed cake mix.

A great basic cookie book
This is a great basic cookie book filled with more than 200 recipes for all kinds of cookies, from the tried and true classics (chocolate chip, oatmeal, peanut butter, molasses) to more trendy treats (tiramisu cheesecake bars, amaretto brownies, orange almond biscotti, cappuccino pistachio biscotti).

The Betty Crocker Cookie book begins with lots of helpful information on the "doughs" and "doughn'ts" of cookie baking, which is important for those new to cookie baking.Detailed explanations for how to measure ingredients, the effects of different fats on cookie texture, melting chocolate, common baking equivalents and substitutions, and the effects different kinds of equipment, such as cookie sheets can have on your cookies.There are also helpful tips and hints for rolling dough evenly, lining baking pans, cooling, storing, and freezing cookies.

There are chapters devoted to:

Easy Drop Cookies
Bars and Brownies
Cookies for Kids
Cookies Made from a Mix
Hand Shaped and Pressed Cookies
Rolled Cut Out Cookies
Fancy Cookies for Celebrations
Cookies for Special Diets

Pictures for many of the cookies are scattered throughout the book.Most pages include additional tips and hints for cookie baking success in the sidebar.

If you are an experienced cookie baker, you may find this cookbook too basic.If you prefer to bake only from scratch this may not be the best book for you either, since there is a whole chapter devoted to using mixes. This is also not the Betty Crocker Cookie Book from 1963. It has been updated significantly to reflect current baking trends.

If you are new to cookie baking and/or prefer easy home style cookies that don't take all day or a require a culinary degree, this is definitely a book you'll want for your collection.I've made more than a dozen recipes from this book that have all turned out well and have many more pages with recipes I want to try tagged.

Probably the Best Cookie Book Ever
Betty Crocker's Cookie Book has an excellent and wide range of cookies.

We've enjoyed making a number of these cookies, and my work colleagues think my wife's baking is suitably professional for a shop. The great recipes in this book is what they don't know of.
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Mmmm Cooo Keees
Yes, I love cookbooks.Williams-Sonoma puts together beautiful photographs with delicious cookie recipes.Some might take a little effort, but are worth the end result.

Paid 96 Cents plus $3.99 shipping from Yankee Clipper books.Excellent seller.

Love this cookie cookbook.....
......with lovely photos and great recipes.

The biscotti recipes are not only great, they present a good variety of biscottis that I've never tried before: Pine Nut and Honey Biscotti, Pistachio and Orange Biscotti, and Almond, Lemon and Anise Biscotti. All tasted wonderful and really impressed my family!

The remainder of the cookbook is divided into bar, drop and specialty cookie recipe sections and I have found recipes that kids love (Peanut and Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies), recipes that intrigued me (Walnut-Cardamom Viennese Crescents), recipes that were a sure thing at family gatherings or parties at work (White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Blondies, especially whe served still slightly warm). I could go on and on, but you get my drift. This cookbook is loaded with wonderful, treasured cookie and biscotti recipes and I highly recommend it!!

Great asset!
The biscotti recipes in the book are the best I have ever tried!The orange pistachio biscotti isalways a crowd pleaser. Easy to follow directions and wonderful photos!You will get lots of use year round outof this cookbook. ... Read more

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Spiced fruit bars, sweet balls, banana bran, gumdrops--they're delicious and they are diabetic safe. With dozens of different ingredients to choose from--flavorings, extracts, spices, fruits, nuts--you can mix and match your way to hundreds of different cookie batches to suit every taste and occasion. A complete chart of sugar replacements and their characteristics is included. ... Read more

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A Gift for Mom
This book was a gift for my mother who is diabetic.She was looking for such a book, and I found it on Amazon.She is pleased to have it. ... Read more

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Sweet Maria's Italian Cookie Tray presents sixty-five recipes for the delicious, festive cookies that brighten every Italian home, at the holidays and all year-round.
Maria Bruscino Sanchez opened Sweet Maria's bakery when she was just twenty-six years old, specializing in authentic Italian cookies and cakes made from handed-down family recipes.The result has been a booming business, and this very special cookbook.
The irresistible reciples range from drop, molded and filled cookies; biscotti; taralle and biscuits; pizelles, and more.Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion (or no occasion at all) they include:

Chocolate Almond Macaroons, Pignoli Nut Cookies, Amaretto Biscotti Sesame Cookies, Almond Crescents, Lemon Drop Cookies, Chocolate Puffs, Florentines, Lady Fingers, Sweet Ravioli Cookies, Christmas Honey Clusters, Angel Wings, Cinnamon Nut Bars, and more.

Whether you grew up in an Italian home or just wish you did, this wonderful collection is sure to become a cookie lover's favorite--one you will return to again and again.
Amazon.com Review
Growing up in a close-knit, Italian American family, Maria Bruscino Sanchez was surrounded by tradition: food, customs, and celebrations from the "old country" were lovingly observed, and if the original meaning was sometimes hidden beneath the patina of a new culture, the respect and desire to stay connected to the past remained. As an adult, Sanchez turned family tradition into her livelihood, opening Sweet Maria's bakery in Waterbury, Connecticut, where she re-created the cakes and cookies of her youth--but with a distinctly American twist. With Sweet Maria's Italian Cookie Tray, Sanchez offers her culinary treasures to an even wider audience; recipes range from drop and molded cookies to filled ones, biscotti and biscuits, taralle and pizelles, and many more. Cookie lovers will find plenty to devour in this compilation of Italian American favorites. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (30)

Sweet Maria's cookies
I am baking cookies for my son's wedding.It is tradition at an Italian wedding to have a cookie table for the guests to enjoy and take home.I found some very tasty recipes in this book that took me back to my Nana's kitchen when I was a child.They are not only delicious but are also beautiful!

Tastes Good, but the texture is all wrong
It may be that I do not have a confectioner's oven, but the texture of my cookies came out all wrong. Still tastes good, but looked nothing like a florentine. Still, it's a fun book to read through. But don't expect fabulous cookies, unless you are willing to make a tester batch and adjust the recipe. Good luck and happy baking.

Great cookies
I am always looking for new cookie recipes and this book really fits the bill.Being Italian I love to make those cookies around the holidays and this book will help me a great deal.

Decent Size, No Photos
The book arrived as listed! It also doesn't contain any pictures as I was hoping it would. Half the battle in cooking is knowing what the end product will turn out to look like. I skimmed the book for various recipes and there are quite a few I am looking forward to trying. Should come in handy around Christmas time for our cookie bake-off!

italian cookies
I absolutely LOVE this book. I remember as a child having the cookies and the taralle described in this book. I always wanted to make these cookies but I couldn't find the recipes. I am so happy to have found this book.
Elizabeth Brady ... Read more

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Marcel Desaulniers, the prize-winning, bestselling author of such classics as Death by Chocolate, The Burger Meisters, and Desserts To Die For, continues down the decadent road he has paved with sweets, turning his attention to one of America's favorite temptations: cookies.

With his customary wit and clarity of style, Desaulniers has taken cookies to new heights in this stunning collection of seventy-five easy-to-follow recipes, each of which is captured in full-color splendor. Pared-down preparations, concise instructions, and satisfying results make the chocolate indulgences offered in this book the perfect antidote for anyone who has ever considered baking "work."

No one will be able to withstand the temptation of these chocolate cookie combinations, from the simple and delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Bengal Cookies or Chocolate Raspberry "Cookiecupcakes," to the intricate and impressive Golden Spider Webs with Wicked Ganache and Raspberry Rapture and Chocolate Balloon Cups with Oven-Roasted Pears. Desaulniers also lets us in on some old family recipes; Hessie Rae's Chocolate Pecan Tart Cookies and Mrs. D's Chocolate Chip Cookies make you wonder what other undivulged secrets he's been saving.

As Desaulniers writes in his introduction, "Rather than showcasing towering confections like those in Death by Chocolate and Desserts To Die For, this is a collection of chocolate cookies, bars, brownies, nougat, brittle, praline, ice-cream sandwiches, candies, and biscuits that you can hold in your hand and pop in your mouth. O.K., so I went overboard and pulled out the plate in the chapter 'More Than a Mouthful.' But as Mae West said, 'Too much of a good thing is wonderful.'"Amazon.com Review
There ought to be a law against cookies as sinfully delicious as the ones Marcel Desaulniers presents in his Death by Chocolate Cookies. Chocolate Peanut Butter Love Bars, Chocolate Pecan Tart Cookies, White Chocolate Peppermint Patties, Chocolate Mango Ambush--the names alone are life-threatening, while the full-page color photographs are almost guaranteed to send serious chocoholics into cardiac arrest. Desaulniers devilishly tempts the reader with 75 easy-to-follow recipes that promise untold delight in every bite, from the simplest Chocolate Raspberry Cookiecupcake to the fascinatingly intricate Golden Spider Webs with Wicken Ganache. Dip into Death by Chocolate Cookies at your own risk: this much chocolate is almost certainly lethal! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (22)

Choc-o-licious
Great chocolate recipes!I've tried several and so far my favorites were the black gold cookies and the outrageously successful excessively somethingorother peanut butter brownies!

Five tries and I am out
I am an experienced home baker with a well-equipped kitchen.I have tried five different recipes from this book--and they are just not that good. Road trip cookies--I have had better, brown sugar chocolate chip bars--not as good as you would think; Mrs. D's chocolate chip cookies--meh, maple walnut chocolate praline--hope you have good dental insurance.The dogwood bark was ok--but it is just melted chocolate over nuts.

As other reviewers have commented, there are a lot of errors.I have had to troubleshoot every recipe.Perhaps the recipes were not tested?

I am putting this cookbook in my give away pile so that I am not tempted by the lovely photos to attempt any more of these recipes.

Good Cookies
I am not a big fan of this author, but this book is a happy exception. His other books are OK resources for professionals and amateur pastry chefs, but worthless for the average, casual home cook.This is the only one of Mr. Saulniers' books that I feel safe in recommending to a home cook. It is, in short, a collection of very good chocolate cookie recipes, both in flavor and in written recipe quality.

In most cookbooks, cookie recipes are an afterthought with standard recipes casually tossed off in a few sentences. This book is entirely different: each cookie recipe has complete, detailed instructions for each step, including a color photo of the end result.Even someone who has not baked many cookies should have no problems successfully making these cookies. For those who can do the cookie recipe on the back of the chocolate chip bag, this book is the next step. I tried some seemingly incorrect recipes (recipes with no eggs, doughs that seemed to have the wrong balance, etc.), but they all came out as advertised, and I had no trouble with any of them, though I noted that some instructions were inadequate, e.g. cooking something in a saucepan for a certain number of minutes with no indication as to what end result you are looking for.It is also the only cookbook I know of that lists the complete mise en place including all equipment, materials, and ingredients, something I wish more cookbooks would do.

Only in the last chapter ("More Than a Mouthful") is the author up to his old tricks: professional techniques inadequately explained; here, home cooks should ignore it, but B&P people should pay close attention. I also note that some photos are cheats, in other words if you prepare the recipe exactly as written, yours will not exactly look like the picture.

Beauty is skin deep
Such beautiful pictures, and they are great inspiration. Makes you want to spend the day in the kitchen.There it ends. I tried the white chocolate-candy cane recipe twice.It just doesn't work.We (I have a professional kitchen) added flour to make a manageable batter, but after baking could not get them off the baking sheet.More adjustments, and finally succeeded in making a cookie that no one liked.We also tried the two layer desert with brownie bottom.Expensive mess.Thebeautiful photographs are worthy of framing or put the whole book on your coffee table.

Maybe I got the wrong edition...
I have read the previous reviews and I am puzzled. I do not like this book at all. I have never written a review before but this book drove me to it. I am an experienced baker and tried two recipes following the instructions carefully.Both failed miserably and I am not willing to waste the butter, or more importantly, the chocolate, to try another.
My first attempt was the Paisely Brownies.The recipe called for 12 ounces of butter (yes, ounces, not tablespoons).While nervous about 3/4 of a pound of butter going into essentially a double batch of brownie batter, I forged ahead.What I got was incredible greasy brownies with a gummy raspberry topping.I figured the butter amount must have been a typo so I tried again with 12 TABLESPOONS of butter and while the brownies were less greasy, they were still mushy in the middle with a gummy raspberry topping.Next I tried the Topsy Turvys (didn't even get around to making the sorbet or the pineapple topping).Each attempt to mold the baked cookie into bowl shapes yielded greasy messes on my counter.Perhaps I got the two dogs out of the whole bunch but as I have said before, I'm not willing to waste any more butter, chocolate, parchment paper, etc. on any of his recipes. ... Read more

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Cookie Know-How; Drop Cookies; Hand-Formed Cookies; Refrigerator Cookies; Rolled Cookies; BarsHoliday Cookies; Bake- Off(R) Favorites; Index. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Good collection but the Linzer Stars recipe was terrible.
Interesting collection of different categories of cookies.Many with pictures, tips and suggestions on the side margins on the pages. Thought I tried several recipes and got so so comments from family and friends, the one recipe that gave me the most trouble was the Linzer Stars recipe.Followed the recipe directly and 6 out of 7 times were failures. The one time success took all day to make the cookies one at a time because the dough was so so wet and sticky. Even after refrigerating the dough as directed in the recipe. Tried the caramel cream sandwich cookies recipe a couple of times following the recipe. The cookies came out extremely hard each time and did not spread out when baking, thus the sandwich cookies were chunky size. Other than that I will still continue to try the recipes in this cookie book with caution, but having made cookies from other cook books and magazines, I had much much better first attempt success on each with zero failures.

AWESOME COOKBOOK!
I have a large cookbook collection, mostly on baking. This book looked really nice so I ordered it. It is brand-new and I got it for a great price. I received the book in less than a week which was really fast. Alot (but not all) of the recipes have very colorful photos of the finished product. Every recipe has nutrition information plus extra information such as tips or facts about the recipe. It also contains bar recipes which are my favorite to bake. I would recommend this cookbook to anyone, even younger bakers since the recipes are very clear and easy to read. This is a great addition to my collection and has alot of recipes I can't wait to try.

great cookies!
was looking for some cookies recipes and this book fits the bill...will slowly make all!

Excellent Book
This is a great cook book! The lemon bars are great and they have so many other options I can't wait to make. Definitely a good buy if you like to bake.

cookbook
This cookbook is loaded with a variety of great tasting easy to make recipes.I highly recommend this to anyone who likes to make cookies but is tired of regular chocolate chips and sugar cookies ... Read more

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More than forty recipes feature vignettes of the Milne characters. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

A fun little cookie book...
I purchased this book for my wife a few months ago, because she enjoys making cookies for friends and family as gifts. I had previously purchase for her one of Mary Engelbreit's cookie books, which was a big hit. The Pooh cookie book was almost as successful. Particularly we enjoy the Oatmeal Raisin, and Pecan Finger cookies.

As for the cookies themselves, most of them seem to have traditional cookie ingredients. Occasionally you will find one with apricot jam, or allspice. As I am flipping through this book one last time, I think that I want to try the Chocolate Chip Macaroons soon. I would definitely recommend this book as a gift book or for yourself.

Wonderful little book
I love this cookbook.Around the holidays, I usually make a big batch of various cookies to take to work.Last year, I used many of the recipes found in the book and received rave reviews.The recipes are absolutelydelicious and the illustrations make this an absolutely delightful littlebook.I highly recommend it.

excellent gift for a baby shower.
I am expecting my 2nd great-grandchild in June,2000.Gave this book to my granddaughter at her baby shower and was immediately given the biggest hug and a loud YES!I had given it to my other granddaughter for her baby shower and they had shared the one book, now she has her own copy.Don't know who likes the cookies better, thee or me..I of course have my own copyand use it many times in a monthly period."Honey Madelines" areexcellent.Christopher Robin's Button Cookies are just the right size forthose little hands.Extremely well written and very consice and mostimportantly so easy..Chocolate Crisps are so good with either milk or tea.I'm going to buy several more copies to keep on hand for those baby showersto come.

a musthave for cookie bakers
I love to cook, especially cookies. So I have lots of cookie cookbooks. This one is relatively small, but it is the one I pick up the most when I want to bAke cookies. I use it all the time. I love the ChewyChocalte-Chocolate Chunk Cookies. They're soooo good! And not only is thiscookbook great because of its recipes, but it also has the cute and funnycharacter of Winnie-the-Pooh. So if you love good cookies, i urge you tobut this book. ... Read more

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Cookies are for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, family get-togethers, holiday parties, fund-raiser bake sales, and just about any other occasion. This collection presents more than 50 cookie recipes, all made better by Land O Lakes Butter.

The cookbook is spiral-bound, so it lies flat when opened for easy use. You ll want to try these recipes from the Land O Lakes Test Kitchens:
Buttermint Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Amaretto Balls
Easy Gingerbread Cut-Outs
German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread ... Read more

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Just in time for the holiday baking season, here is a one-of-a-kind treasury that is also a" calendar of cookies, " featuring recipes, designs, and decorating instructions appropriate for each month. of color photos. Line drawings throughout.Amazon.com Review
Sugarbaker's Cookies are not your average, run-of-the-mill confections; on the contrary, these are works of art. For anyone who has the time to bake and decorate beautiful cookies, Sugarbaker's Cookie Cutter Cookbook has a recipe and a look for every season. Santas for Christmas, Witches for Halloween, Hearts for Valentine's Day, and pigs, cows, cakes--just about anything else you can imagine for every occasion under the sun. Sugarbaker's gives you great recipes and invaluable instructions for making your own cookie cutters, working with icing, finding mail-order equipment, and overall tips on successful cookie baking. Making exquisite cookies like the ones within these pages takes time, practice, and patience, but for those aspiring da Vincis out there, Sugarbaker's Cookie Cutter Cookbook is a wonderful resource for inspiration and solid information. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

Best book to learn how to handle Royal Icing.
This is the best book I've found to teach yourself how to use Royal Icing. The information is presented clearly with both written and illustrated instructions. I give this book to all my friends who want to learn to use Royal Icing.
I have been using this book for over 10 years!

The best cookie recipes!
Every recipe that I have tried thus far has been mind-blowing delicious! Everyone who receives these cookies from me has only the highest praise for them. Once they did not make it to the intended recipient for someone stole them to enjoy the cookies for themselves. (I never did discover the identity of the thief.) Though one recipe, "Sweet Cherry Treats", yielded a very soft cookie; it was so delectable that I made it work and it became one of my favorites. I have yet to ice any of the cookies that I have made from this cookbook for they are so scrumptious as is that I am afraid of spoiling an already good thing. You don't need another cookie cookbook if you have this one.

A great investment!
I bought this book in 1998 and started making cookies almost immmediately.I loved the recipes and the techniques I found there.I made cookies for friends and family and teachers and coworkers for almost every holiday and special occasion I could think of.It was fun and I loved it.So much so that I started my own business in 2000, a bakery specializing in hand-decorated shortbread cookies.Every year is better, and I am finally a happy camper at work.I am sooooo glad I picked up this book!

Huge disappointment
The cookie recipes are disappointing. Some are for cookies that are not sturdy enough for cookie decorating. I found the proportions of ingredients in many of the recipes off, to the point where either they were too greasy or the cookie dough couldn't hold together. However, the instructions for how to decorate using different types of icing were helpful. I think this is a good book for ideas or design inspiration, but skip the recipes.

excellent resource!
Great decorating ideas and very tasty cookie recipes. I refer to this book often when I make cookie bouquets as gifts. ... Read more

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Come holiday time, there’s no better way to celebrate than by baking up some special cookies. In Christmas Cookies from the Whimsical Bakehouse, mother-daughter bakers Kaye and Liv Hansen share their most enchanting cookies, from simple to showstoppingly beautiful. These irresistibly pretty cookies are perfect for snacking and gifting, decorating the tree, and, of course, leaving for Santa.

And they are definitely not your grandmother’s cookies! With both classic and creative flavor combinations and adorable designs, the Hansens’ cookies have been pleasing loyal customers at their cozy upstate New York bakery for years. Now they bring their customers’ favorite recipes home to you. Kaye handles the baking, imbuing the cookies with the traditional flavors of Christmas, like cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla, but also more modern touches like coconut, chocolate, and pistachio. Her daughter, Liv, provides the artistic flair, using innovative techniques and plenty of colored (yes, colored!) chocolate to yield truly special cookie creations that look as good as they taste.

All of the Hansens’ best cookie creations are here, from simple roll-and-slice cookies to bars and cutouts, including Coconut Dreams, Chocolate Pecan Rounds, and Creamy Christmas Butter Cookies, as well as step-by-step instructions for making truly impressive decorations. Imagine a dazzling 3-D Christmas cookie tree decked with silver dragées, or a breathtaking gingerbread house. From chewy Apricot-Chocolate Triangles to tangy Lemon Drop Cookies, Christmas Cookies from the Whimsical Bakehouse is a fanciful, fabulous take on everyone’s favorite holiday treat. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Beautiful book--eye candy (eye cookies?)
I love this book.I wanted to make beautiful sugar cookies. This book is just wonderful.I got it as a gift for my friends and we just can't stop looking at it.The photos are beautiful-one cookie per page and a description of how that cookie is decorated on the opposite page.I also recommend the companion book that covers cookie decorating for all seasons. There are not a lot of different recipes in this cookie book, but if that is what you are looking for try "Cookie Swap" by Julia Usher.We were absolutely thrilled with how our cookies turned out this year.Our friends and neighbors were so impressed!

NOT decorating ideas
I bought this book online thinking it was going to be cute cookie decorating ideas. The recipes are solid and it is still a good cookbook, just be wary that it is NOT like the Whimsical Bakehouse cake book.

The BEST cookies!!!
I think this is the best Christmas cookie cookbook - ever! Normally I might like one or two recipes out of a cookbook but with this one, you CAN'T go wrong! I did all my Christmas baking out of this book this year and they were ALL keepers! My husband took a bite of the pecan cream cheese pastry crescents (basically Rugelach) and immediately said, "Homerun!" The lemon crumble bars are the best I have EVER had ... the rainbow cookies will be made in my house every Christmas from here on out. I wasn't looking for a cookbook with ton of fancy decorating tips b/c there is no way I would have time for that. The rainbow cookies took a ton of time but where worth the effort. Most of the other cookies/bars were assembled/baked very quickly. Nothing seemed overly complicated but every one of the cookies was simply AWESOME!
I am buying several of these books and sending them to friends and family. If you are looking for the best cookie recipes you can find, buy this book! You won't be disappointed! I love that there is a huge variety of cookies in just this one book so I didn't have tons of computer print-outs or other cookbooks in my kitchen. Just this one slim book! It's perfect!

DISAPPOINTING
Cover cookie - NOT IN BOOK - NOR IS PRACTICALLY ANYTHING LIKE IT.Has some good 'cookie' recipes - however, bought it for state of the art style impressive decorating, as seen in upscale merchandise (like the cover picture) - also saw their 'cake' book - ALSO HAS GORGEOUS COVER - VERY LITTLE INSIDE ABOUT HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK.I would say it borders on false advertising.

Christmas cookies from the Whimsical Bakehouse
Service was excellent and prompt. The book arrived in excellent condition. Triple A-OK satisfaction on our part. Thanks. ... Read more

Product Description
Elaborately decorated cookies fill the shelves of high-end bakery cases, tempting shoppers with bright colors and whimsical shapes. The cookies are beautiful, but buying them in a bakery can be shockingly expensive, and their flavor often doesn’t live up to their appearance. Now home bakers can have their pretty cookies and enjoy eating them too!

Thanks to the clear instructions and practical methods developed by authors Valerie Peterson and Janice Fryer, amateur cookie crafters can achieve bakery-quality design and homemade fresh taste. Cookie Craft gives readers access to the entire world of decorated cookies, beginning with an inspirational gallery of 150 colorful cookies guaranteed to start those creative juices flowing.

The authors go on to discuss ingredients, supplies, equipment and technique. They include four delicious recipes for rolled cookie doughs (Traditional Sugar, Chocolate, Nutty, and Gingerbread) that provide perfect blank canvases for decorating, and, of course, their recipe for versatile Royal Icing.

In the most important section, they share the design techniques accumulated and perfected during hundreds of afternoons spent crafting thousands of cookies. Cookie crafters will learn how to pipe, flood, and sugar their cookies, how to design color palettes that work with every season, how to make cookies stand up in fun 3-D structures, and much more! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (69)

Love this Book!!!
I've always wanted to bake and decorate beautiful cookies that actually tasted as good as they look. After reading this book, I was fully prepared to dive right in and get it right the first time out. Well, that's exactly what happened. My daughter and I made 28 cute little baby face cookies for a baby shower. We followed the instructions and suggestions straight out of the book along with the cookie and icing recipe and the cookies turned out so well that I'm inspired to keep baking and decorating...for every occasion. The writers of this book definitely did their "homework" and made all the mistakes by "trial and error" and they shared all of that experience and expertise with the reader. You don't have to make mistakes because they've already worked it all out for you. I will also be buying their Christmas book.

I enjoyed this book...
I got a lot of ideas for decorating, even though I thought some of the designs were basic. But that's OK--there's something for every level. I got a couple of wooden sticks at the craft shop for two bucks and they work great! I love the method they describe; it's easy to do. I really appreciated the tips for freezing, mailing and storing. I've made the basic vanilla and chocolate cookies which were really good, with a subtle sweetness--so a nice blank canvas for the other sugar and toppings you're going to put on. I made the dough with pecans as well; it's fine, but a little too crumbly and rich-tasting for me. I just have another pecan shortbread recipe I like better, I guess...

Awe-inspiring cookies
Not a book of recipes, this book shows how to create decorative effects on cookies using icing, sugars, coloring, and other embellishments.Eye-popping color photos, and clear step-by-step instructions make this a great read for the home baker.

Lots of great ideas
I have not made or decorated any of these cookies yet, but I loved looking through this book and seeing all the creative ideas.I am looking forward to using these ideas as I make cookies.

Awesome book!
I had first gotten this book at the library and fell in love with its style and information in such an easy and encouraging format!The order is in and I cant' wait to get started making these awesome cookies! ... Read more

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The perfect cookie for every occasion.

Cookies are the treat that never disappoints. Whether you’re baking for a party or a picnic, a formal dinner or a family supper–or if you simply want something on hand for snacking–there is a cookie that’s just right. In Martha Stewart’s Cookies, the editors of Martha Stewart Living give you 175 recipes and variations that showcase all kinds of flavors and fancies. Besides perennial pleasers like traditional chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin, there are other sweet surprises, including Rum Raisin Shortbread, Peppermint Meringue Sandwiches with Chocolate Filling, and Lime Meltaways.

Cleverly organized by texture, the recipes in Martha Stewart’s Cookies inspire you to think of a classic, nostalgic treat with more nuance. Chapters include all types of treasures: Light and Delicate (Cherry Tuiles, Hazelnut Cookies, Chocolate Meringues); Rich and Dense (Key Lime Bars, Chocolate Mint Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies); Chunky and Nutty (Magic Blondies, Turtle Brownies, White Chocolate-Chunk Cookies); Soft and Chewy (Snickerdoodles, Fig Bars, Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies); Crisp and Crunchy (ANZAC Biscuits, Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti, Almond Spice Wafers); Crumbly and Sandy (Cappuccino-Chocolate Bites, Maple-Pecan Shortbread, Lemon-Apricot Sandwiches); and Cakey and Tender (Lemon Madeleines, Carrot Cake Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies with Brown-Butter Icing).

Each tantalizing recipe is accompanied by a lush, full-color photograph, so you never have to wonder how the cookie will look. Beautifully designed and a joy to read, Martha Stewart’s Cookies is rich with helpful tips and techniques for baking, decorating, and storing, as well as lovely gift-packaging ideas in standout Martha Stewart style. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (137)

Cookies - Martha Stewart
I would say that I got a lot ahead of time my book of Martha Stewart's Cookies, thanks! I loved the book is much more than I expected ... and I really enjoyed the tips and everything! is a beautiful book!

Awesome book
I just loved this book. I had seen it at the bookstore for a higher price. I came home and ordered it. I have made several of the cookies from it. They are great! The photos are good and directions are clear. You'll love it!

Amazing Variety! Fun & Easy!
Amazing book, it includes a nice number of recipes, each one with at least a picture showing the way it should end up.Most recipes are easy enough for novice bakers, but still REALLY good enough for near-pro bakers too!!... I'm not the usual Martha follower, but this one makes me feel like becoming one!You won't regret getting this one.

Posh Nosh
The Cookies Recipe Book is fabulous.An absolute delight to use.The family and Church group are most impressed at the variety I now present in cookies.Many thanks for such an excellent publication.The Amazon service is great too very prompt when it comes to delivering in Australia.

Martha Stewart Cookies
Saw the book in person at a store and found it at a better price on Amazon.Good recipes...eye catching pictures that peak your interest. ... Read more

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This indulgent array of exquisite colorful cookies brought to you from best-selling author and sugarcrafter Lindy Smith shows readers must how easy it is to bake a range of cookie recipes, then get creative with endless ideas for icing, decorating and presentation to gain irresistible results. Cookie lover will be amazed at the variety, from simple single cookies to enjoy with coffee, to those transformed into wedding favours, decorations or even towering celebration displays, . With mouthwatering photography, tempting tips and a wide range of easy-to-follow indulgent projects, no one will be able to resist this celebration of the world of cookies. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

How to impress with cookies
If you've ever wanted to have cookies look amazing, look no further than this book for inspiration and ways in which to turn plain cookies into something special.You'll probably be spending a little more time than normal on each cookie, and decorating with fondant as opposed to icing, but there will be little disappointment in the outcome.

bake me I'm yours...cookie
Using a few "REALLY GOOD" recipes for the cookies and (I loved the) frosting recipes (from scratch, rolled fondant, royal icing, buttercream, piping gel, sugar glue), alot of "VERY CUTE" cookies are created!!! Well worth the money spent!

big inspiration, little instruction
Having made many gourmet decorated cookies using Royal icing, I bought this book because I was interested in exploring cookie decorating with fondant. The cookies are beautiful, but some are quite labor intensive and the author is very light on instruction. There are a few basic recipes (which I ended up not using), and then two pages per cookie -- one page is a photo and the other is a small page of instruction (with usually only 3-5 steps -- a visual learner like me would love to have a few illustrations or pics of assembly). Once I got past feeling intimidated by the author's beautiful handiwork and lack of teaching skills, I have made several cookies in this book with great success using a marshmellow fondant recipe I found elsewhere. I did notice that the author does a few things that I consider unnecessary, like using piping gel to attach fondant, which I have never even purchased. (I just use water.) So basically what I am saying is ... skip the instructions and recipes, but shell out the small price of the book for the inspiration alone.

No experience
A very good book with great pictures but a little advance for some like me that is unexperience baking cookies.

Great item
I really like this book. Is very complete and the details are awesome.Great buy. ... Read more

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From the creators of the highly successful "FamilyFun" series comes a collection of 75 mouthwatering recipes for cookies that are as much fun to make and give as they are delicious to eat! Color photos.Amazon.com Review
This bright, colorful cookie book is as much fun to look at asit is to bake from. Glossy photos of Sweet Sugar Plums, Candy CaneTwists, and many other sugary delights will make your taste budstingle. These recipes are ideal for kids and parents to maketogether--and many call for icing on top. This messy but creative taskis bound to be the best part of the whole cookie process (aside fromeating them, of course!). Since Christmas is the main focus of thebook, there are several seasonal novelties to create. A cookie adventcalendar is sure to make December extra exciting, and a holidaygarland will be gobbled up in no time. Every recipe could quitehappily be given as a holiday present, so the authors offer terrificadvice for wrapping and mailing these fragile gifts. Finally, don'tforget to leave some cookies out for Santa--but not too many!--Naomi Gesinger ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Yummy Yumm Yummy for the Tummy Tumm Tummy!
Oh we've been using these recipies for years now!The Elves can't get enough of them.And Santa, well, I think you know how HE feels about cookies!Why not bake some of the special treats in this book with your little ones, and leave a warm plate out for Santa Claus - with a cold glass of milk - on Christmas Eve! I happen to know for a fact he loves every cookie in this whole entire book! Who knows, maybe he'll leave you a little something extra if you make the ones with the vanilla frosting and sprinkles he likes so much!

A Book with Cookie Recipes and Great Ideas for Kids!!!
I bought this book November 1998 when my youngest daughter at the time was in the 4th grade and had a school project to do. So I took her to the book store looking through children's books for ideas and a project she could do. With all the books of ideas we found this is the book we chose and it caught my eye because it was up front of the store with all the Christmas displays and because the book had the words "Family & Kids" on it.As soon as we saw the "Holiday Garland" on page 22, that was what she wanted to do.

I bought the book, we made the "Best-ever Sugar Cookies on page 7 (which was very easy) to make the "Holiday Garland". We made the words "Noel", "Merry Christmas" and "Feliz Navidad" by following the directions and used their suggested ideas. My daughter presented her project to the class, she received a good grade on it and the children enjoyed eating the cookies.

In the past we also did the "Tasty Gift Ideas" on page 50, which everyone thought was cute and made the "Peanut Butter Sealed with a Kiss" cookies, which was good and fun to do. Just recently my niece borrowed my book for her christmas cookies that she's been making for years every Christmas. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially with kids, the cookie recipes are good, the creative gift giving ideas are good, along with the creative ideas to entertain kids with cookies are fun and not only Christmas.

Not too impressed
I found that the cookies in this book that are actually fun and creative, are by far outnumbered by the usual, standard recipes that can be found in any cookie book.
I expected more inspiration from this book!

A good cookie book
I've made several of the cookies in this book for Christmas gifts in the last two years and I've had wonderful comments on the cookies.Good ideas for gifts, etc.

great chocolate cookies
I made 4 recipes from the book, they all turned out perfectly.The chocolate crinkles were unbelievable.The sugar cookies with icing were also very good as well, and very easy to roll out. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

The Secret is out!
If ever you've wanted to know the secret to Mrs. Field's cookies, here it is. After getting this book, I tried the chocolate chip cookie recipe. Now I've been making chocolate chip cookies with my mom since I was a kid and this was by far the best chocolate chip cookie recipe we've ever used. Overall I'd say its a great buy and an essential if you're a cookie chef!

Book Seller
The book arrived as advertised at a very reasonable price. Thumbs up for the book seller.

Great recipes!
As previous reviews state...this is a great recipe book!The banana bread recipe is AWESOME...This one is definitely a keeper!

THIS IS THE BEST COOKIE BOOK EVER!
I RECIEVED THIS BOOK AS A GIFT YEARS AGO.I LOANED IT TO A FRIEND AND IT NEVER WAS RETURNED (NO SURPRISE).THIS BOOK HELPED TO GET ME STARTED ON BEING A GREAT COOK.SHE HAS WONDERFUL RECIPES.ONE OF MY FAVORITES IS THE BANANA BREAD.I HAD TO ORDER IT AGAIN...I CAN'T COOK WITHOUT IT!

Absolutely wonderful book!!!!
The best cookie book I have ever read, it gave me so many good ideas and recipes, and my husband and kids love them!! ... Read more

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Easy-to-make and scrumptious cookie and bar recipes-from America's most-trusted name in baking

If you'd like cookie recipes that are simple and fun, Pillsbury Best Cookies Cookbook is the book for you! No dessert or snack is more universally adored than cookies, and no one knows cookies better than Pillsbury. Now it's easier than ever to cherish the joys of homemade cookies anytime with this collection. From American classics to holiday treats, these recipes are reliable and rewarding to make, accompanied by more than 50 color photos and lots of new ideas.

You'll find

• Time-tested favorites like Snickerdoodles and Cheesecake Brownies, new twists like Strawberry-Almond Crumble Bars and holiday treats like Easy Santa Cookies and Halloween Chocolate Pretzels
• A chapter of winning recipes from the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest
• Helpful tips and tricks for foolproof cookie baking-every time
• Icons tagging "easy" recipes that start with refrigerated cookie dough or brownie mix-the perfect kick-start in the kitchen. Delicious recipes for Drop Cookies, Hand-Formed Cookies, Refrigerator Cookies, Rolled Cookies, Bars and Brownies, Holiday Cookies, and, of course, Bake-Off Favorites
• Special features offering smart ideas, like how to turn common kitchen objects into cookie cutters, or how to make sandwich cookies from pantry items like peanut butter Easy-to-read sidebars with information about ingredient substitutions, storage tips, and how to make your cookies extra special
• Helpful tips and variations, prep and cook times, nutrition and high altitude information-all the details to guarantee cookie-making success

Every recipe is tested in the Pillsbury kitchens, to ensure cookies will come out right the first time, whether you're baking after school snacks or decorating wonderful holiday treats. So, fill up the cookie jar and pass the dessert tray plate with the handpicked favorites from this wonderful recipe collection, only from Pillsbury, America's most-trusted name in baking. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Pillbury Best Cookies Is a Hit
This book is excellent--lots of recipes and lots of variation, yet easy to prepare treats.The Orange Burst Cookie Bars were a huge hit! No one even knew I started with packaged refrigerator sugar cookie dough.And the filling didn't even require getting out the mixer!Great book.

Pillsbury Best Cookie Book

Pillsbury Best Cookies Recipe Book


This is a beautiful book.I haven't used any of the recipes yet, but I have several marked that i want to try.I have enjoyed just looking through it

One of the best cookie books I own (and I am a cookie junkie
I'm so glad I found this book! Every recipe I tried so far has been spectacular and so tasty that it disappeared in a minute!
The recipes are laid out really well, with clear step by step instructions and lots of reference "tags" to give more information about ingredients or interesting substitutions or even "make it special" suggestions to dress up your creations.
The recipes are really easy, but the results can make people think you spent the whole day in the kitchen. I tried both of the recipes pictured on the cover and they got rave reviews, without being much fuss. And the others were not too difficult either.
The book is divided into sections for rolled, dropped, bar cookies and so on, making it easy to find what you feel like making. There are very nice and yummy pictures of many recipes to give you an idea of the results.
Maybe the only negative thing is that these recipes are all very rich and not good at all if you are counting calories or have health problems, but I guess you are not supposed to make cookies, if you are on a diet :P! They all have nutritional information, though, so at least you can choose the less "sinful" ones.
The sidebars explaining the different ingredients are very informative and can help you with recipes from other books,too, of course.
I tried a few recipes from this book and it has already become a favourite! Highly recommended.

Attention all cookie lovers!
Got this book originally at public library and we enjoyed the results so much we decided to purchase.Our daughter used it to make a great selection of Christmas cookies which got rave reviews!

Contains all your favorite cookie recipes!
I got this book for Christmas and have been baking ever since.Easy to follow, no-fail recipes along with lots of pictures make this a must have for all those who love to bake.I will definitely pass this book along tomy kids. ... Read more

Product Description
Nobody's ever made baking history with a scrawny cookie. No matter what the occasion, nothing beats the big, fat, homemade kind. With this deliciously fun cookbook and a few simple ingredients, anyone can whip up a quick batch of one of 50 different gigantic crispy, chewy, or fancy-pants sandwich cookies. From classic Super Chocolate Chip to colossal Mocha Mud Mountains, Jumbo Coconut Macaroons to Lemon Whoopie Pies, this is total cookie satisfaction. Introductory material includes tips on buying the best ingredients, techniques such as mixing and forming the perfect round, baking ahead and storing, and -- for those who actually like to share their cookies -- how to pack them up safely so they won't break on the way to the party. So, get that sweet tooth ready and bite into a Big Fat Cookie. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (26)

ADORE this book!!
Oh my goodness Elinor Klivans you never fail me. This was the first book I ever bought by Klivans, but after trying some of the recipes I had to get more! The chocolate stuffed chocolate chip cookies: tollhouse, step aside. The ginger chewies are in constant demand. And as for the double chocolate chocolate chip cookies, I won't be sharing those anytime soon. This book is a must have for everyone! Even if you're not a baker, the ease of the recipes and the amazing results make this book a necessity.

Love this book!
Have used this book many times and really love it.The double chocolate chip cookies are great, and so are the recipes for sugar cookies and shortbread.Haven't tried them all, by any means, but I'm glad I own this book.

Edit:4/17/10 Have now tried the butterscotch blondies and the super fudge ice cream sandwiches too.This is my go-to cookie book.

Best chocolate chip cookies I have ever made or tasted!
I saw mention of this book on one of my favorite cooking blogs and decided to find it at my local library.I tried my hand at two of the recipes:Chocolate Chip-stuffed Cookies and Big City Black-and-Whites.Both were absolutely yummy and easy to make.Ms. Klivans' directions are straightforward and require no specific expertise (I'm an average cook/baker).As mentioned in the title of this review the chocolate chip cookies were the best ever!Big, huge, chewy cookies--you won't believe it!My family loved both recipes.My 6yo loved helping to bake them, too.

My only suggestions for a future edition would be to include at least one picture for each recipe (not all cookies were shown) and also to include the nutritional content (although they are huge and decadent cookies...maybe it's better not to know!).

I am returning my copy to the library today (after renewing it twice and now it's two days overdue!)...plan to order my own copy soon!If you love cookies--get this book!You will not be disappointed!

OMG!
As a world class baker--this is the best book of all. Love Rosie's book too, but this woman has the goods--the baked goods--and she's from MAINE.

Fabulous and Creative!
What an outstanding cookbook!They recipes in this book are so creative and different.I was very pleased with it and was so excited when I was looking through it.Great tips are given, and as an avid baker, I still learned some things!My ONLY gripe would be that I wish it had more pictures of the cookies.Only certain cookies are shown, but the recipes are fabulous! ... Read more