The Best Cookie Cookbook Ever!

Esther Brody has the reputation of being an excellent baker. This was obvious in her book about brownies squares and bars that I reviewed yesterday. Now there's another one of her recipe books , this time The 250 Best Cookie Recipes.This has come right in time for school as well. Not only are these treats just right  for an after school snack or weekend birthday  party, they're excellent for bake sales too.

Ms. Brody's book published by Robert Rose Publishers. is full of good tips to ensure the perfect batch. She lists all go wrongs and have suggestions for what to do.Novice cookie bakers should read this section thoroughly.She also has a section on the right prep and the right equipment. So many home bakers just grab whatever sheet which is wrong. A thin sheet could wind up with cookies with burned bottoms. There is also a whole page about mixing which is the key ingredient in creating the best textured , best tasting batch.There are also hints on storing cookies to make sure they retain their crispiness  as well as how to melt chocolate, toast nuts and make cinnamon sugar.

Her recipes are fantastically diverse. There is one for fortune cookies, a fun favor for any Chinese themed party. I like the traditional shortbread ones.Ms. Brody gives the original one along with a spicy one,  a whipped one and one that includes peanut butter and jelly. There are biscotti and lady fingers that would be perfect gracing a Sunday afternoon tea. Ms. Brody  also includes cookie cups  an elegant way to end a dinner. These are just edible crusts that can hold everything form mousse to pudding to fresh fruit and cream. Of course there are the classics as well including oatmeal and refrigerator cookies as well as the must bake chocolate chips. She also has classic Christmas ones too as well as spins on them for some variety.

Cookie bakers rejoice at Ms Brody's newest book.This is chock full of good advice and good recipes. Using it will ensure you will bake the best batches ever!