Simply Sensational Cookies

Description

Sophisticated, contemporary cookie recipes from one of America's most respected baking experts From bestselling cookbook author and award-winner Nancy Baggett comes Simply Sensational Cookies, a delicious collection of cookie recipes that covers both the classics that mom used to make and modern, innovative ideas for the adventurous baker. Whether you're a novice baker, an experienced cook, or a parent looking for new treats to try, this is the ideal cookbook for cookie-lovers, with more than 200 recipes ranging from fast and simple no-bake preparations to challenging projects for experienced bakers. Features more than 200 recipes, from traditional cookies like chocolate chip to sophisticated, savory cocktail nibbles Includes gorgeous and inspiring full-color photography throughout Nancy Baggett is also the author of Kneadlessly Simple (Wiley) and twelve other highly respected cookbooks Whether you need quick treats for the kids to snack on or fancy fare for your next cocktail party, Simply Sensational Cookies offers a wide range of recipes that will satisfy your every craving.

Author description

Nancy Baggett is a baker, cookie expert, food journalist, and author of fourteen cookbooks, including the IACP Award--winning International Chocolate Cookbook and her most recent and very popular Kneadlessly Simple . A longtime contributor to Eating Well and the Washington Post , she has also written for Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Woman's Day, and other periodicals. Follow her blog at KitchenLane.com.

Table of contents

4 Acknowledgments 6 Introduction 13 Cookie-Baking Basics 24 Handy Cookie-Baking Questions & Answers 28 Extra-Easy Cookies 48 Drop Cookies 74 Hand-Shaped Cookies 110 Rolled Cookies 144 Brownies & Bars 172 Slice & Bake Cookies 194 Biscotti 216 Semisweet Crisps, Savory Cocktail Cookies & Crackers 234 Cookies-in-Jars Mixes & Bars-in-Jars Mixes 248 No-Bake Cookies 264 Semi-Homemade Cookies 278 Master Dough, Fancy Cookies & Decorating Projects 298 Frostings, Fillings & Finishing Touches 340 Index