Cookies are the treat that never disappoints. Whether you’re
baking for a party or a picnic, a formal dinner or a family
supper–or if you simply want something on hand for
snacking–there is a cookie that’s just right. In Martha
Stewart’s Cookies, the editors of Martha Stewart Living give
you 175 recipes and variations that showcase all kinds of
flavors and fancies. Besides perennial pleasers like
traditional chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin, there are
other sweet surprises, including Rum Raisin Shortbread,
Peppermint Meringue Sandwiches with Chocolate Filling, and
Lime Meltaways.
Cleverly organized by texture, the recipes in Martha
Stewart’s Cookies inspire you to think of a classic,
nostalgic treat with more nuance. Chapters include all types
of treasures: Light and Delicate (Cherry Tuiles, Hazelnut
Cookies, Chocolate Meringues); Rich and Dense (Key Lime
Bars, Chocolate Mint Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Swirl
Brownies); Chunky and Nutty (Magic Blondies, Turtle
Brownies, White Chocolate-Chunk Cookies); Soft and Chewy
(Snickerdoodles, Fig Bars, Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread
Cookies); Crisp and Crunchy (ANZAC Biscuits, Chocolate
Pistachio Biscotti, Almond Spice Wafers); Crumbly and Sandy
(Cappuccino-Chocolate Bites, Maple-Pecan Shortbread,
Lemon-Apricot Sandwiches); and Cakey and Tender (Lemon
Madeleines, Carrot Cake Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies with
Brown-Butter Icing).
Each tantalizing recipe is accompanied by a lush, full-color
photograph, so you never have to wonder how the cookie will
look. Beautifully designed and a joy to read, Martha
Stewart’s Cookies is rich with helpful tips and techniques
for baking, decorating, and storing, as well as lovely
gift-packaging ideas in standout Martha Stewart style.