Book of Cookies (Book of Series)

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Summary: Very Different and Delicious
Review: I've had this book for some time, however, it was not until late last year that I started using it, and what a gem! These are not your average cookies, these are very different. I have a number of favorites, which were big hits at my gatherings. One of the cookies called for Passion Fruit which is only available in my area for a few weeks a year and very expensive, but it was well worth it. This is not a cookie book with basic sugar cookies recipes, these recipes may take a little effort in design but she gives you lovely step by step color photos. Her cookies were so good that I hunted down an old cake book of hers through Amazon and was also very pleased with that as well. If you are looking for something different- this is definitly a book for you.

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Summary: Great introduction to baking cookies.
Review: In its roughly 50 parts, all written by experienced cooks and cook book writers, HP Books" "The Book of ... Cooking" series takes you to the cuisines of various regions of the U.S. and around the world; all in easy to follow, well-explained recipes.

This installment, the Book of Cookies, starts with a brief introduction featuring the necessary equipment and utensils, and the various methods and techniques of baking cookies. It then presents recipe suggestions for all major types of cookies, from no-bake cookies to savories and cookies based on oats, cereal, whole wheat and other healthy alternatives. Special chapters are dedicated to dropped, bar, rolled, shaped, refrigerator, piped, sandwich, meringue and festive cookies. Classics such as Florentines, Linzertorte fingers, macaroons, Lebkuchen, lemon shorties and other shortbreads, Madeleines, raisin oat biscuits, spritz cookies, gingerbread men and even an instruction for a whole gingerbread house appear next to unique recipes such as cherry praline rings, curry biscuits, egg nog brownies, and muesli and honey cookies.

From advent crescents and almond flowers to whiskey macs, this collection of recipes is a great introduction into the endless possibilities of confectioning sweet little treats - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended: this series' installments on chocolates and petits fours, ice creams and sorbets, preserves, and afternoon tea.

Rating:
Summary: Great introduction to baking cookies.
Review: In its roughly 50 parts, all written by experienced cooks and cook book writers, HP Books" "The Book of ... Cooking" series takes you to the cuisines of various regions of the U.S. and around the world; all in easy to follow, well-explained recipes.

This installment, the Book of Cookies, starts with a brief introduction featuring the necessary equipment and utensils, and the various methods and techniques of baking cookies. It then presents recipe suggestions for all major types of cookies, from no-bake cookies to savories and cookies based on oats, cereal, whole wheat and other healthy alternatives. Special chapters are dedicated to dropped, bar, rolled, shaped, refrigerator, piped, sandwich, meringue and festive cookies. Classics such as Florentines, Linzertorte fingers, macaroons, Lebkuchen, lemon shorties and other shortbreads, Madeleines, raisin oat biscuits, spritz cookies, gingerbread men and even an instruction for a whole gingerbread house appear next to unique recipes such as cherry praline rings, curry biscuits, egg nog brownies, and muesli and honey cookies.

From advent crescents and almond flowers to whiskey macs, this collection of recipes is a great introduction into the endless possibilities of confectioning sweet little treats - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended: this series' installments on chocolates and petits fours, ice creams and sorbets, preserves, and afternoon tea.

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Summary: Yum yum yum...
Review: This is a nice little book of cookies, from a really great cookbook series. It is incredibly well illustrated, and the directions are very clear. The explanations are good, and there are around 90 recipes included. There are lots of color photographs for you to look at. It is a really nice book.

Some of my favorite cookie recipes are in the this book. There are great recipes for Filigree Cookies, Oznei Haman, and Lime Cremes. There is also a good recipe for Lebkuchen Heart (a nice German Gingerbread cookie), as well as savory recipes.... such as cheese straws, and, get this, curry cookies!

I bought this book for $12... and seeing it here at this price, I kick myself!! Buy this book...