Betty Crocker the Big Book of Cookies - Paperback

by Betty Crocker (Author)

Fun and sure-to-please cookie recipes--from all-time classics to contemporary favorites

Here's a massive collection of the best cookies and bars ever with more than 180 sensational recipes that are as easy to make as they are fun to eat. Whether made from scratch or with a Betty Crocker mix, these delectable cookies give you as many options as any cookie lover could want.

Whether you crave traditional favorites or fancy new ideas, you'll fall in love with these lusciously diverse cookies--from classic peanut butter cookies to unexpected flavors like Pecan-Praline Bacon Bars. Plus, with a special section of gluten-free recipes, every member of the family can get in on the fun.

• Features more than 180 easy-to-make cookie recipes offering a wide variety of flavors and variations, from fun cookies for kids to sophisticated dinner-party delights
• Illustrated with more than 100 full-color photos and step-by-step how-to photos for baking, decorating, and more
• Includes tips and advice on cookie-making basics, from rolling and cutting to baking and frosting

You'll find almost any cookie you can imagine in the Betty Crocker Big Book of Cookies. With these recipes and variations, you'll find the perfect sweet treat for any occasion . . . or no occasion at all.

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Almost any kind of cookie you can imagine is just minutes away with Betty Crocker The Big Book of Cookies. More than 180 delectable recipes and variations give you the perfect treat for any occasion--or no occasion at all.

Look inside for:

cookie jar favorites: Basic how-tos on rolling dough, decorating cookies, frost-ing techniques and more, along with classic cookie recipes like Sugar, Chocolate Chip and Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

holiday cookies: Special treats for special occasions with tons of fun decorating ideas, like spooky Peanut Butter Spider Cookies and incredibly cute caramel-packed Chocolate Reindeer Cookies

gift-giving cookies: Impressive gift cookies for family and friends along with clever ideas for creating beautiful packaging for special treats like Chocolate-Drizzled Cherry Bars and Maple-Walnut Shortbread Cookies

brownies and bars: Classic Snickerdoodle Bars, Crunchy Peanut Butter Blast Brownies and more, plus tips on picking the right pans, cutting your bars perfectly and frosting your bars and brownies

contest-winning cookies and bars: World-champion cookies that are sure to win blue ribbons from the whole family, like Maple-Walnut White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Iced Cinnamon-Pecan Biscotti and Best-Ever Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

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Fun and easy sure-to-please treats from all-time classics to contemporary favorites

Here's a comprehensive collection of the best cookies and bars ever with more than 180 sensational recipes that are as easy to make as they are fun to eat. Made from scratch or from a Betty Crocker mix, these delicious cookies give you so many options for whatever your taste may be. And with gluten-free recipes, you are prepared to bake for anyone and for any occasion.

Whether you crave a traditional favorite or a fancy new idea, you'll fall in love with these lusciously diverse cookies--from classic peanut butter cookies to unexpected flavors like Pecan-Praline Bacon Bars. You'll find dozens of inspiring ideas for your next holiday party, as well as great ideas for edible presents that will disappear the moment they are unwrapped. This is the one book you need for the classic dessert that everyone loves!

You'll find: More than 180 easy-to-make recipes with a wide range of flavors and variations, from kid-friendly cookies tosophisticated dinner-party delightsMore than 100 full-color photos of the tempting treats, plus step-by-step photos for baking, decorating and moreSimple guidance on cookie-making basics, from rolling and cutting to baking and frosting