Synopses & Reviews
Who doesn't love the warm, buttery smell of freshly baked cookies? Now you can satisfy all your cookie cravings with the recipes from 125 Cookies to Bake, Nibble, and Savor.
Cookies are the ideal make-ahead dessert. They can be stored in tins, frozen, or packed and shipped to loved ones. Elinor Klivans, cooking teacher, baking expert, and busy mom, shows today's cooks how to enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth morsels anytime.
Satisfy your sudden urge for something rich like Dark Chocolate Truffle Macaroon Sandwiches or White Chocolate and Raspberry Ripple Brownies, or indulge your sweet tooth with something lighter like Millionaire's Shortbread or Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies. From simple s'mores and chocolate chip cookies to elaborate truffles and French macaroons to savory cheese crisps and spicy crackers, there is something here for everyone. For year-round entertaining, try some of the festive treats in "Especially for Holidays." And cookies aren't just for sweet tooths--a chapter on "Savory Cookies" offers cheese ribbons, herb-flavored bars, and other tasty treats that can be served as appetizers and snacks.
Elinor's "Good Advice" accompanies each recipe to guarantee your baking success. These helpful asides explain unfamiliar terms, suggest shortcuts and quick fixes, and anticipate baking problems before they arise. And Elinor's tips on freezing, storing, and even shipping cookies guarantee that they'll taste fresh for weeks.
With Elinor Klivans by your side, you'll be baking delicious cookies in no time, then nibbling and savoring the results.
Synopsis
On the heels of her successful books on bake-and-freeze desserts, Elinor Klivans now applies her magic to those sweet treats that home bakers always want to have on hand for family meals, company, or late-night cravings. 125 Cookies to Bake, Nibble, and Savor features cookies of every kind -- drop cookies, fruit-filled bars, brownies, tea cakes, and more, including Coffee Toffee Bars, Crumb Topped Lemon Cream Sandwiches, Chocolate Truffle Macaroons, and savory Caraway and Onion Shortbread. Glorious color photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions guarantee that you'll turn out perfect cookies in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. And if your cookies need to go on the road, Klivans has shipping suggestions to ensure a crumble-free trip.
About the Author
Elinor Klivans is the author of Bake and Freeze Desserts and Bake and Freeze Chocolate Desserts. She is an award-winning pastry chef and food writer, and she has written for numerous national magazines, including Bon Appetit, Eating Well, and Fine Cooking. She lives in Maine.