About this item
Here are 100 recipes every cookie-lover will love, including modern twists on the classics for when you're in the mood for something a little different. Who can resist a freshly baked cookie, still warm from the oven? Cookies are simple treats, easy to make, and perfect for almost any occasion, from an after-school snack to a thank-you gift, from bake sales to potlucks. For cookies that are delicious every time, look no further than recipes that have stood the test of time. This "best" collection includes classic favorites, like Snickerdoodles, buttery shortbread, and Peanut Blossoms, along with their modern twists, Cappuccino Snickerdoodles, Rosemary Chocolate Shortbread, and Peanut Butter and Jelly Blossoms. These fresh takes on best-loved cookie jar classics will have you falling in love with your favorites all over again.
About the Author
Portland, Oregon-based food writer and cookbook author Ellen Jackson loves pie and words in equal measure. An award-winning pastry chef who combined an English degree and experience in commercial publishing with a culinary degree and 12 years in some of Portland's finest restaurant kitchens, Ellen is also a food stylist and recipe developer. Her writing, recipes and food styling have appeared in cookbooks, magazines and many national print and digital publications and marketing campaigns. Visit www.foodprintstyle.com to see examples of her work.
Titles include:
The Grand Central Baking Book (Ten Speed Press, 2009)
The Chefs Collaborative Cookbook (The Taunton Press, 2013)
The Lemon Cookbook (Sasquatch Books, 2015)
Classic Cookies with Modern Twists (Sasquatch Books, 2015)
The Portland Farmers Market Cookbook (coming Spring, 2016)
In addition to an intimate understanding of regional food products, growers, suppliers and organizations dedicated to the celebration of food, Ellen is passionate about the importance of cooking and eating seasonally, embracing sustainability and protecting local and global biodiversity. She sits on the board of The Portland Farmers Market and is a member of Chefs Collaborative, International Association of Culinary Professionals, Portland Culinary Alliance and Slow Food.
