Skip to product information
1 of 1

Simon and Schuster

World Encyclopedia of Cookies: A guide to techniques and how to make 400 recipes from around the globe

World Encyclopedia of Cookies: A guide to techniques and how to make 400 recipes from around the globe

Regular price $35.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $35.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Format
This one-stop book contains over 400 wonderfully evocative recipes for classic cookies, biscuits, bars and brownies from all over the world that will delight, inspire and fill the oven with delicious baking all year round.

Everyone loves the smell of freshly-baked cookies, conjuring up images of home, comfort and golden childhood days. This comprehensive cookie collection with hundreds of recipes ranging from well-known favorites to excitingly different ideas, here are treats for every occasion, from teatime biscuits to kids' party cookies, as well as chocolate indulgencies, healthy options and delicious no-bake variations.

The book contains all kinds of mouthwatering temptations, from vanilla crescents, shortbread ring cookies and chocolate whirls, to apricot and hazelnut oat cookies and chewy flapjacks. The practical introduction covers essential techniques such as preparation, baking and decorating, along with useful information on ingredients, equipment and storage. With over 1300 beautiful photographs, every recipe is pictured, as well as step-by-step instructions showing you how to achieve the final results.

The book opens with an expert introduction that includes technical information and guidance needed to make gorgeous cookies at home. Not only are there basic recipes for all the different cooking methods, from drop cookies to short-cut fridge cookies, but there are also professional tips for baking, decorating and icing.

There are recipes for everyone, from classic teatime Toll House cookies, shortbreads and coffee biscotti to coconut macaroons and lemon squares as well as celebration cookies such as festive gingerbread. You will find all your favourites here as well as many treats to discover from other cuisines. There is also a specially-developed selection of cookies suitable for people with special dietary requirements, such as very low-fat brownies and gluten-free cashew nut button cookies, and a fantastic fun section of special cookies for kids, including rainbow sugar cookies, marshmallow toasties, peanut butter and jelly cookies, and pretty cake pops.

This wonderful book provides a complete guide to making every kind of cookie, with plenty of tips and illustrated step-by-step techniques that will ensure perfect results every time.
View full details