The Cookie Book

This is a comprehensive cookie collection with hundreds of recipes ranging from well-known classics to excitingly different ideas to tempt your taste buds. It features treats for every occasion, from afternoon tea to kids' parties, as well as chocolate indulgences, healthy options, cookies for special dietary requirements and delicious no-bake variations. It offers recipes that include Creamed Coconut Macaroons, Lemon Drizzle Bars, Apple and Cinnamon Muffins, Baklava and Gingerbread House Cookies, Very Low-fat Brownies, Marshmallow Toasties and Ice Cream Sandwiches. It includes a guide to essential techniques such as preparation, baking and decorating, along with useful information on ingredients, equipment and storage. Everyone loves the smell of freshly baked cookies, conjuring up images of home, comfort and childhood days. This book contains recipes for over 290 classic cookies, muffins, bars and brownies from all over the world that will delight and inspire. There are traditional tea-time treats and breakfast bakes, extravagant celebration cookies, a selection of cookies suitable for people with special dietary requirements, and a fun chapter of cookies for kids.
From brandy snaps to gingerbread teddy bears, this wonderful book provides a complete guide to making and decorating cookies. With over 1000 photographs, plenty of tips and step-by-step techniques, it will ensure perfect results every time.