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Talented baker Julia Usher reveals that cookies are infinitely adaptable to different party themes and times of year, resulting in scores of delightful possibilities.
Discover cookie swap themes and cookies like:
Christmas swap with Hot Buttered Rum Meltaways, Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti, and Eggnog Cheesecake Streusel Bars
Summer Bash with Lemonade Slices and Chocolate Chip Watermelon Wedges
Spooky Halloween fest featuring Witches' Fingers and Friendly Ghosts
Filled with dozens of invitation and favor ideas, over 50 delectable recipes, and tips galore on hosting the best swap possible, Cookie Swap makes it easy to warm guests' hearts simply by sharing. And with 100 color photographs to 160 pages, this book thoroughly captivates with its delicious and abundant imagery.
Julia M. Usher, a celebrated pastry chef and food writer, has designed desserts for Chocolatier, Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appetit, and Modern Bride, and such books as Vera Wang on Weddings and For the Love of Food. She lives in St. Louis and Stonington, Maine.
As seen in Martha Stewart Living Tips and recipes for throwing a cookie potluck every season
Synopsis
As a specialized form of pot luck, 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 in new directions. 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.
With dozens of decorating and invitation ideas, 58 delectable recipes, mouthwatering photos, and tips on hosting the best swap possible, this book is sure to get readers' creative juices flowing in bringing together friends through the generosity of food and spirit.
Julia M. Usher, a celebrated pastry chef and food writer, has designed desserts for Chocolatier, Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appetit, and Modern Bride, and such books as Vera Wang on Weddings and For the Love of Food. She lives in St. Louis and Stonington, Maine.
As seen in Martha Stewart Living Tips and recipes for throwing a cookie potluck every season
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"This creative book has become my new gold-standard guide to cookie decorating. Julia Usher's whimsical designs and ideas make this book as fun as it is informative." --Tish Boyle, Editor, Dessert Professional and author of The Good Cookie
"Julia Usher's over-the-top cookies and detailed, theme-inspired swaps promise joyful sharing and sweet memories for year-round entertaining." --Flo Braker, author of Baking for All Occasions, The Simple Art of Perfect Baking, and Sweet Miniatures
"Julia Usher's gorgeous and doable ideas inspire us not only to trade cookies at holiday time but the whole year through. Filled to the brim with mouthwatering recipes and delectable photographs, Cookie Swap is a sweet treat to savor and celebrate." --Nancy Wall Hopkins, Deputy Food and Entertaining Editor, Better Homes and Gardens
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"Julia Usher's gorgeous and doable ideas inspire us not only to trade cookies at holiday time but the whole year through. Filled to the brim with mouthwatering recipes and delectable photographs, "Cookie Swap" is a sweet treat to savor and celebrate."--Nancy Wall Hopkins, deputy food and entertaining editor, "Better Homes and Gardens"
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Cookie Swap Long Product Description:
Looking for a unique cookie swap theme or cookie? Look no further than Cookie Swap by Julia Usher where she takes the popular idea of the cookie exchange party to new heights and new directions. Cookie Swap is filled with delectable recipes and tasty treats sure to please at any gathering whether you're looking for something colorful and chewy like the Bunny Trail Mix Cookies or feeling a bit nutty for the Under her Thumb(print) Cookies rolled in hazelnuts and topped with a creamy, white-chocolate ganache.
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. Talented baker Julia Usher reveals that cookies are infinitely adaptable to different party themes and times of year, resulting in scores of delightful possibilities. Themes and events include: Affairs of the Heart (Valentine's Day, Anniversaries, Birthdays), Spring Fling, Vision in White: (Weddings), Fun in the Sun (Summer), Garden Parties, Deck the Halls (Christmas), and even a theme for going back to school Discover a mouth-watering cookie for your next swap:
Synopsis
Looking for a unique cookie swap theme or cookie? Look no further than Cookie Swap by Julia Usher where she takes the popular idea of the cookie exchange party to new heights and new directions. Cookie Swap is filled with delectable recipes and tasty treats sure to please at any gathering whether you're looking for something colorful and chewy like the Bunny Trail Mix Cookies or feeling a bit nutty for the Under her Thumb(print) Cookies rolled in hazelnuts and topped with a creamy, white-chocolate ganache.
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Christmas cookies are a perennial favorite, and even the busiest cooks take the time at the holidays to bake traditional cookies as well as try new ideas. This title is a complete and enticing look at Christmas cookies, with almost 100 cookie recipes ranging from decorated cookies to sandwich cookies, brownies and bars and special cookies for children to help bake. This festive book is filled with the very best Christmas cookie creations, each brimming with fun. Complete with baking and decorating tips, inspiring gift ideas and beautiful photos, this is a must-have cookie book for the holidays.
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A Merry and Delicious Collection of Christmas Cookie Recipes
Christmas and baking go hand in hand. With this must-have holiday collection, the whole family will want to help out in the kitchen. Find all the seasonand#8217;s favorite cookies, from fun and filled goodies like Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies to inspiring decorated treats like Snowflake Mittens and delicious drop varieties like Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies. Plus, a chapter on special bars and brownies provides festive sweets that are easy to make and share, such as Holiday Toffee Bars. Bakers of all ages and experience will turn to Betty Crocker Christmas Cookies throughout the entire holiday season.
About the Author
With more than 63 million cookbooks sold since 1950, BETTY CROCKER is the name readers trust for reliable recipes and great ideas. For over 75 years, Betty Crocker has provided advice to millions of Americans through cookbooks, magazines and television.