The Cookie Bible

Rose Levy Beranbaum

Oct 2022 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

The ultimate cookie cookbook, from the bestselling 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 Rose Levy Beranbaum’s foolproof recipes—which feature detail-oriented instructions that eliminate guesswork, notes for planning ahead, ingenious tips, and other golden rules for success—it’s easy to whip up a batch of irresistible, crowd-pleasing cookies anytime, for any occasion. Standout classics and new favorites include:

• Rose’s Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Lemon Lumpies
• Black Tahini Crisps
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Buttons
• Double Ginger Molasses Cookies
• Caramel Surprise Snickerdoodles
• Mom’s Coconut Snowball Kisses
• Chocolate Sablés
• Gingerbread Folks (with a special sturdy variation for gingerbread houses)
• Pecan Freezer Squares
• Brownie Doughnuts
• Brandy Snap Rolls
• Plus “extra special” details including homemade Dulce de Leche, Wicked Good Ganache, Lemon Curd, and more

Ratings and reviews

I must preface this review by admitting I am the WORST cook in the world. My baking is better but whilst it might taste ok, it generally looks like the dogs dinner! However, even I found recipes I could tackle within these wonderfully laid out, glossy pages. I love watching MasterChef, GBBO and the like but always struggle to get anything resembling their masterpieces out of my oven! But these recipes are broken down into manageable chunks. There are hints and tips on basic techniques and equipment. There are handy sections so you can tackle something to your level without feeling stressed about anything - I loved all the traybakes and bars. A great book for the intrepid novices and the master bakers alike! (I read an advanced reader copy via NetGalley and I have volunteered to leave this review)

This gorgeous cookbook is a definite must for the cookie lover. Filled with decadent recipes, beautiful pictures, and tons of tips this cookbook does not disappoint. The variety of recipes is stunning, and I feel that whatever your mood or occasion, you will find a recipe that will appeal. Detailed, easy to follow instructions are included. As are many variations and also hints on how to achieve the very best result. This is my freely posted frank review.

Anyone who loves baking cookies either for themselves, family, or friends, this would be an excellent book to get. You can feel the time and effort the author put into each recipe. What I liked the most about this book is that the author put the recipes into different categories, such as Bars, Rolled and Cut, and Drop cookies. So, no matter what kind of cookie you want to make it will be easy to find. As someone who baked a lot with their Mom, this book brought back wonderful memories.

About the author

Rose Levy Beranbaum is an internationally known food and baking expert whose books have been translated into Mandarin Chinese, Czech, Russian, and Spanish. She has been called the “diva of desserts,” “the most meticulous cook who ever lived,” and a “legendary baker.” She has published thirteen books, many of them award winners, including The Cake Bible (IACP’s Cookbook of the Year and an IACP Cookbook Hall of Fame book), Rose’s Heavenly Cakes (IACP’s Cookbook of the Year), and Rose’s Christmas Cookies (winner of the James Beard Award). Rose has mentored many aspiring bakers, has written for all the major food magazines, and had a long-running PBS Show called Baking Magic with Rose. She is also a designer of equipment for baking and cooking. Her popular blog, Real Baking with Rose, has created an international community of bakers. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Woody Wolston.