"Maida knew that cookies are the key to happiness, and she always kept them nearby: a fudgy, minty Palm Beach Brownie in her purse, neatly wrapped in cellophane, a batch of Absolutely-the-Positively-Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the freezer, or a box of delicate brandy snaps ready for an elegant gift. Now, Cookies Are Magic collects nearly 100 of Maida's very best recipes from her "legendary" (New York Times) 50-year career-her crispiest, crunchiest,...

"With gorgeous new photography, King Arthur's foolproof recipes and clear, encouraging directions empower bakers to make beautifully delicious cookies. From the perfect chocolate chip cookie (whether you prefer it chewy, crisp, or in-between) to simple sugar cookies ranging in flavor from lemon to cinnamon to vanilla, from brownies and blondies to shortbread, graham crackers, macaroons, chocolate biscotti-you'll discover more than 400 delightful cookies...

"The ultimate cookie cookbook, from best-selling author of The Baking Bible Rose Levy Beranbaum. This is your must-have cookie book, featuring nearly every cookie imaginable, from rustic Cranberry Chocolate Chippers to elegant French macarons, and everything in between--simple drop cookies, rolled-and-cut holiday cookies, brownies and other bars, pretty sandwich cookies, luxurious frosted or chocolate-dipped treats, and much more. With legendary baker...

Macarons, the stuff of bakers' candy-coated dreams, have taken the world by storm and are demystified here for the home baker. With dozens of flavor combinations, recipes are structured with three basic shell methods. The options for customization are endless, and the careful, detailed instruction is like a private baking class.

"Indulge your love for cookie baking with 60 fresh and creative recipes. Cookie expert Megan Neveu turns the ordinary into extraordinary with aromatic herbs such as rosemary and thyme, sweet spices such as cinnamon and cardamom and bright fruits such as orange, lemon and cranberry masterfully paired to create beautifully balanced flavor. Each bite will light up your taste buds and have you dreaming of cookies for days. What's more, the very act of...

"Live Well Bake Cookies shares 75 foolproof, delicious recipes that can make anyone an expert baker"--

A collection of one hundred favorite cookie recipes from pastry chef François Payard, including macarons, tea cakes, madeleines, spritz cookies, walnut cookie bars, cannelés, pignoli cookies, and meringue kisses.

For nearly three decades, the Chicago Tribune has run its annual Holiday Cookie Contest, asking readers to submit recipes that are both unique and meaningful to them. Each recipe is accompanied by a brief description or story explaining why the cookie is special to the reader and their family. The Chicago Tribune's award-winning food writers and editors carefully consider these essays, select the finalists, and then publish winning recipes. Good...