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The Cookie Bible
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
448 pages, Hardcover
Published October 18, 2022
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Rose Levy Beranbaum
25 books199 followersRose Levy Beranbaum is an award-winning American baker and cookbook author.
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November 1, 2022
I love checking out cookbooks for inspiration. This one is definitely a keeper. I don't think I've ever seen so many types of cookies before and many of them have tips for experimenting with different ingredients for even more variety. There are so many pictures and they are beautiful.
I love the clean and sensible layout. I can see the oven temperature and require baking time at the top without having to go through all the ingredients first. There are instructions for using different methods; food processor, standing mixer, and by hand. I was so excited about this book and while visiting a friend (our cookie lady) I had to show her the book on my phone. Needless to say, she ordered it right away!
Thank you Mariner Books and Netgalley for this ARC.
Available November 1, 2022!
I love the clean and sensible layout. I can see the oven temperature and require baking time at the top without having to go through all the ingredients first. There are instructions for using different methods; food processor, standing mixer, and by hand. I was so excited about this book and while visiting a friend (our cookie lady) I had to show her the book on my phone. Needless to say, she ordered it right away!
Thank you Mariner Books and Netgalley for this ARC.
Available November 1, 2022!
June 16, 2021
If you love cookies and baking then this is the book for you! The pictures are exquisite and the recipes will leave your mouth watering! The pictures are all in colour and the layout is nice.
This book has a variety of recipes and simply breaks down everything that you would need to know from the basic methods, types of equipment and the different ingredients. It easily describes all the "golden rules" of baking cookies and its contents is divided into seven sections: rolled by hand, dropped or piped, shaped by hand, rolled and cut, holiday cookie cutouts, bar and cake cookies, meringues and candies and lastly the extra specials.
My absolute favourite cookie of all-time is just the plain good old fashioned, "Chocolate Chip Cookie" so I had to try out, "Rose's Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies." This recipe was a bit different than my own as it contained, corn syrup and dark chocolate. I wasn't sure what to expect. Well, can I tell you this cookie just melted into my mouth! My whole family loved it! It was very delicious! 🍪 My kids favourite cookies are, "Gingersnaps" so now we will need to try the recipe from the book. There are so many recipes that I would eventually like to try such as the, "Palm Beach Pecan Biscotti" and the, "Lemon Cranberry Squares" for starters.
I will definitely be purchasing this book as I love hardcopy cookbooks all around my kitchen and this one is a baker's delight! 😋
I'd like to kindly thank NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for granting me access to this Advance Reader Copy.
This book has a variety of recipes and simply breaks down everything that you would need to know from the basic methods, types of equipment and the different ingredients. It easily describes all the "golden rules" of baking cookies and its contents is divided into seven sections: rolled by hand, dropped or piped, shaped by hand, rolled and cut, holiday cookie cutouts, bar and cake cookies, meringues and candies and lastly the extra specials.
My absolute favourite cookie of all-time is just the plain good old fashioned, "Chocolate Chip Cookie" so I had to try out, "Rose's Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies." This recipe was a bit different than my own as it contained, corn syrup and dark chocolate. I wasn't sure what to expect. Well, can I tell you this cookie just melted into my mouth! My whole family loved it! It was very delicious! 🍪 My kids favourite cookies are, "Gingersnaps" so now we will need to try the recipe from the book. There are so many recipes that I would eventually like to try such as the, "Palm Beach Pecan Biscotti" and the, "Lemon Cranberry Squares" for starters.
I will definitely be purchasing this book as I love hardcopy cookbooks all around my kitchen and this one is a baker's delight! 😋
I'd like to kindly thank NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for granting me access to this Advance Reader Copy.
February 27, 2021
This is definitely one to have for your kitchen collection. It certainly is a cookie bible with tons of delicious cookie recipes. The recipes are easy to follow, and we love all the photography.
The only issue for me was that many of the recipes aren’t a good fit for my family, because they take preplanning which adds a lot time to the finished product. With five kids we really like to have simpler recipes that aren’t so fancy. However, I won’t deny there’s something for everyone here!
4****
Thanks to NetGalley for sharing this with me in exchange for my honest review.
The only issue for me was that many of the recipes aren’t a good fit for my family, because they take preplanning which adds a lot time to the finished product. With five kids we really like to have simpler recipes that aren’t so fancy. However, I won’t deny there’s something for everyone here!
4****
Thanks to NetGalley for sharing this with me in exchange for my honest review.
January 23, 2022
4☆ A Scrumptious Cookie Bonanza
Ok so first piece of advice is definitely don't read this book on an empty tummy! It will leave you craving cookies lol
This Scrumptious Cookie Cookbook has something for everyone! Oh and the photographs accompanying each recipe are mouth-watering!
There is a very detailed guide at the beginning of the book which goes through all kinds of things you might need to know before getting started...ie, equipment, different Cookie methods, golden rules to making cookies.
The ingredients are measured out in grams and spoons, and uses American Ingredients like All Purpose Flour and Baking Powder (bicarb soda), Powdered Sugar ( Icing Sugar) so just be mindful you might need to Google the alternatives.
All of the recipes are very well thought out and give really good step by step information, variations you can adjust, and how to store the cookies.
There's even meringue, Brownies, curd, jam, ganache, pastries, Macarons, shortbread, this book literally has thought of everything!
Overall this Delightful Cookbook ticks all the boxes for me, it's beautifully presented, easy to follow, a big variety of recipes and easily sourced ingredients, I just can't wait to try and bake some!
Thank you to Mariner Books & Netgalley for my copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Ok so first piece of advice is definitely don't read this book on an empty tummy! It will leave you craving cookies lol
This Scrumptious Cookie Cookbook has something for everyone! Oh and the photographs accompanying each recipe are mouth-watering!
There is a very detailed guide at the beginning of the book which goes through all kinds of things you might need to know before getting started...ie, equipment, different Cookie methods, golden rules to making cookies.
The ingredients are measured out in grams and spoons, and uses American Ingredients like All Purpose Flour and Baking Powder (bicarb soda), Powdered Sugar ( Icing Sugar) so just be mindful you might need to Google the alternatives.
All of the recipes are very well thought out and give really good step by step information, variations you can adjust, and how to store the cookies.
There's even meringue, Brownies, curd, jam, ganache, pastries, Macarons, shortbread, this book literally has thought of everything!
Overall this Delightful Cookbook ticks all the boxes for me, it's beautifully presented, easy to follow, a big variety of recipes and easily sourced ingredients, I just can't wait to try and bake some!
Thank you to Mariner Books & Netgalley for my copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
December 29, 2021
This is a fantastic cookbook and comprehensive guide for baking cookies. I love the way the book is organized by method: There are sections for Rolled by Hand, Dropped or Piped, Shaped by Hand, Rolled and Cut, Bar and Cake, and more. This is a really great way for bakers to learn new methods. There is also a helpful section at the front with baking tips and hints that is sure to help new and even experienced bakers.
There are so many recipes that caught my eye. Lemon Jammies, Dutch Pecan Sandies, Crown Jewel Macarons, Strudel Cookies, and Buttered Rum Cookies are just a few, and there are over 100 cookie recipes provided. The photos are gorgeous and the instructions are perfectly detailed.
I would recommend this to any baker, new or experienced, who wants great cookie recipes and baking tips.
I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and my opinions are my own.
There are so many recipes that caught my eye. Lemon Jammies, Dutch Pecan Sandies, Crown Jewel Macarons, Strudel Cookies, and Buttered Rum Cookies are just a few, and there are over 100 cookie recipes provided. The photos are gorgeous and the instructions are perfectly detailed.
I would recommend this to any baker, new or experienced, who wants great cookie recipes and baking tips.
I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and my opinions are my own.
March 12, 2021
This is a gorgeous cookbook for experienced cooks who want to make the best cookies possible. They do tend towards more elaborate recipes in order to create the perfect cookies. There are lots of photos, for almost every recipe. No nutritional information is provided.
Do note that these are for mainstream cooks who do not cook for anyone with dietary restrictions. I keep hoping that modern cookbooks will include at least a chapter for those who are gluten free, vegan, allergic to nuts or eggs, diabetic, keto, paleo, etc. but this is yet another that assumes everyone in the world wants to bake with butter, eggs, white flour and lots of sugar. Most of these recipes will not substitute well for those who can't have these ingredients. For those who don't mind this, this is an excellent resource.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
Do note that these are for mainstream cooks who do not cook for anyone with dietary restrictions. I keep hoping that modern cookbooks will include at least a chapter for those who are gluten free, vegan, allergic to nuts or eggs, diabetic, keto, paleo, etc. but this is yet another that assumes everyone in the world wants to bake with butter, eggs, white flour and lots of sugar. Most of these recipes will not substitute well for those who can't have these ingredients. For those who don't mind this, this is an excellent resource.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
July 27, 2021
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
The Cookie Bible is just what it says - a cooking Bible for baking the best cookies ever!
These all sound so mouthwatering and although I've not made any yet, the recipes seem straight forward and easy to follow and the photos are amazing!
There is so much choice in this book as to which cookies to try first. There are brownies and meringues included too which I loved as I love both of these treats.
The only thing missing was the nutritional information which would have been nice to see.
The Cookie Bible is just what it says - a cooking Bible for baking the best cookies ever!
These all sound so mouthwatering and although I've not made any yet, the recipes seem straight forward and easy to follow and the photos are amazing!
There is so much choice in this book as to which cookies to try first. There are brownies and meringues included too which I loved as I love both of these treats.
The only thing missing was the nutritional information which would have been nice to see.
November 6, 2021
Wow, this beautifully photographed collection of cookie recipes is top notch!!
As I am more of a “cook” than a “baker”, I loved all of the helpful baking basics that the author included. These hints include measuring ingredients correctly, oven temperatures, handling the dough and what the best kitchen staples to have on hand are. This book will be enjoyed much better in physical book form I think- I really want to mark pages and add notes in it. Ordering my physical copy soon- in order to use it for holiday baking.
Note though- this is so much more than just a holiday cookie book- there are so many recipes that should be enjoyed all throughout the year. This would make such a lovely birthday gift- the book the pictures are just gorgeous, Add a festive bow with a cute kitchen utensil or cookie cutter attached and you will be known as the best gift giver!
Definitely recommend this one- it is chock full of amazing recipes, photos and helpful tips.
As I am more of a “cook” than a “baker”, I loved all of the helpful baking basics that the author included. These hints include measuring ingredients correctly, oven temperatures, handling the dough and what the best kitchen staples to have on hand are. This book will be enjoyed much better in physical book form I think- I really want to mark pages and add notes in it. Ordering my physical copy soon- in order to use it for holiday baking.
Note though- this is so much more than just a holiday cookie book- there are so many recipes that should be enjoyed all throughout the year. This would make such a lovely birthday gift- the book the pictures are just gorgeous, Add a festive bow with a cute kitchen utensil or cookie cutter attached and you will be known as the best gift giver!
Definitely recommend this one- it is chock full of amazing recipes, photos and helpful tips.
April 25, 2021
Beautiful collection of cookie recipes with meticulous instructions, lovely pictures, and brief, tender introductions that convey what each cookie will be like (crispy, chewy, crumbly, etc.). Fans of the author may have encountered some of the recipes in her other publications, but it is nice to have them all together. This is a book I intend to buy when it is published.
The recipes are well-organized and well-explained, with "gems" that give insight into why they work. US and metric measurements are provided. There is an innovative appendix that identifies recipes using only egg whites, only egg yolks, recipes that are egg-free, flour-free, etc., a boon for people on alternative diets and for cooks who are cleaning out the refrigerator.
There is a wide variety of recipes, from classic drop cookies like chocolate chip to fancy macarons. Each recipe shows serious thought, as expected from this baking authority. The chocolate chip recipe relies on browned butter and added syrup, preferably golden syrup from the UK. She suggests layers of flavor in the filling for macarons. She provides instructions for freezing her pecan squares, which would make this dessert very helpful for Thanksgiving.
One nit: The few candy recipes do not seem as well-explained as the rest of the book. They do not appear to have instructions to adjust the required temperature to elevations other than sea level or to help people calibrate their candy thermometers. Even providing the expected water test would give cooks at different elevations a framework for adapting the cooked-sugar recipes to their circumstances.
A delightful book from one of the great bakers. Highly recommended.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The recipes are well-organized and well-explained, with "gems" that give insight into why they work. US and metric measurements are provided. There is an innovative appendix that identifies recipes using only egg whites, only egg yolks, recipes that are egg-free, flour-free, etc., a boon for people on alternative diets and for cooks who are cleaning out the refrigerator.
There is a wide variety of recipes, from classic drop cookies like chocolate chip to fancy macarons. Each recipe shows serious thought, as expected from this baking authority. The chocolate chip recipe relies on browned butter and added syrup, preferably golden syrup from the UK. She suggests layers of flavor in the filling for macarons. She provides instructions for freezing her pecan squares, which would make this dessert very helpful for Thanksgiving.
One nit: The few candy recipes do not seem as well-explained as the rest of the book. They do not appear to have instructions to adjust the required temperature to elevations other than sea level or to help people calibrate their candy thermometers. Even providing the expected water test would give cooks at different elevations a framework for adapting the cooked-sugar recipes to their circumstances.
A delightful book from one of the great bakers. Highly recommended.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 11, 2022
I received a free e-copy of The Cookie Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum from NetGalley for my honest review. A beautiful, delightful and fun collection of the most amazing cookies. Sure to please any home.
September 24, 2021
I baked the cookies in the book
I am a dummy in baker
The culprit is obviously the oven
Well my kid were delighted with the results that is a self explaining review
Great simple to follow with no strange bat wings ingredients
A great cook book for cookies
I am a dummy in baker
The culprit is obviously the oven
Well my kid were delighted with the results that is a self explaining review
Great simple to follow with no strange bat wings ingredients
A great cook book for cookies
February 27, 2021
Great book if you like cookies. I love brownies and I found some new brownie ideas, so in the kitchen with me :)
Thank you Netgalley for this book.
Thank you Netgalley for this book.
October 8, 2022
Biranbaum is the author of The Cake Bible, a book that I used to own, never used, and finally handed off to my daughter. Had I realized this at the outset—and I should have, as it was included in the promotional blurb—I probably would have stepped away from this cookbook. However, cookies are generally an approachable baking project, and it didn’t occur to me that this author might provide recipes that are not.
My thanks go to Mariner Books and Net Galley for the review copy. This book will be available to the public on Tuesday, October 18.
My rating is a compromise, because recipes such as these will elicit a variety of responses, none more valid than another, and so I can see this collection as two stars for unpretentious and somewhat lazy souls such as me, and four stars for those looking for a tremendous challenge, or an opportunity to impress.
I was on a weight loss regimen during the warm months, looking forward to fall and the chance to get back in the kitchen and bake. I held onto this galley as a reward for all the weight lost, and I planned to test a couple of recipes before writing a review. That hasn’t happened, nor will it. I confess I didn’t understand what I was in for. These recipes are the sort one uses for a grand occasion if at all. If there’s a dessert auction on the horizon, or if you are simply looking to flex your baking muscles, or even intimidate other bakers, this book is your book. Be prepared to buy a LOT of ingredients that aren’t standard. Super fine sugar; candied lemon peel; brandy or freshly squeezed orange juice, strained; unbalanced hazelnuts! I believe I’d have to be unbalanced to attempt any of this. Fine sea salt; hulled sesame seeds; Muscovedo light brown sugar; sour cherry preserves. Mine are ordinary cherry preserves. Fail. Crystalized ginger. Oh, and once you procure your super fine sugar, you’ll need to grind it in your spice grinder. You have one of those somewhere, of course.
I found one recipe that I thought I could manage. There were 2.5 pages of densely printed instructions. I could see that I was supposed to have 60-62% cacao dark chocolate, but after reading the recipe four times, I couldn’t find the place where I was supposed to have added it. I did find the place where I should have added something else on top of it, but as far as I am concerned, if the recipe isn’t understandable after four readings, then it’s not written clearly enough for the home baker.
Next!
Once again, if you have occasions when you are ready to pull out all the stops, you may like this thing, but do make sure you read your recipe well in advance, as I suspect you will have to special order tools and ingredients.
Not for me.
My thanks go to Mariner Books and Net Galley for the review copy. This book will be available to the public on Tuesday, October 18.
My rating is a compromise, because recipes such as these will elicit a variety of responses, none more valid than another, and so I can see this collection as two stars for unpretentious and somewhat lazy souls such as me, and four stars for those looking for a tremendous challenge, or an opportunity to impress.
I was on a weight loss regimen during the warm months, looking forward to fall and the chance to get back in the kitchen and bake. I held onto this galley as a reward for all the weight lost, and I planned to test a couple of recipes before writing a review. That hasn’t happened, nor will it. I confess I didn’t understand what I was in for. These recipes are the sort one uses for a grand occasion if at all. If there’s a dessert auction on the horizon, or if you are simply looking to flex your baking muscles, or even intimidate other bakers, this book is your book. Be prepared to buy a LOT of ingredients that aren’t standard. Super fine sugar; candied lemon peel; brandy or freshly squeezed orange juice, strained; unbalanced hazelnuts! I believe I’d have to be unbalanced to attempt any of this. Fine sea salt; hulled sesame seeds; Muscovedo light brown sugar; sour cherry preserves. Mine are ordinary cherry preserves. Fail. Crystalized ginger. Oh, and once you procure your super fine sugar, you’ll need to grind it in your spice grinder. You have one of those somewhere, of course.
I found one recipe that I thought I could manage. There were 2.5 pages of densely printed instructions. I could see that I was supposed to have 60-62% cacao dark chocolate, but after reading the recipe four times, I couldn’t find the place where I was supposed to have added it. I did find the place where I should have added something else on top of it, but as far as I am concerned, if the recipe isn’t understandable after four readings, then it’s not written clearly enough for the home baker.
Next!
Once again, if you have occasions when you are ready to pull out all the stops, you may like this thing, but do make sure you read your recipe well in advance, as I suspect you will have to special order tools and ingredients.
Not for me.
September 11, 2021
The Cookie Bible is a must-have book for any cookie-lover. Legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum provides recipes for many timeless classics, such as chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and melting moments, and some more uncommon cookies such as tahini crisp cookies and lemon lumpies.
Beranbaum’s tips and tricks are very helpful and I like that she advises of advance preparations, such as cutting the butter into cubes half an hour before starting the baking process. The instructions are easy to follow and very detailed, such as how thick the dough should be rolled out, making it possible for any novice to create delicious cookies. The book is very well thought through and includes photos and helpful tips for baking in general, labelled “baking gems”.
There are so many recipes that sound delicious, I didn’t know where to start. I tried out the walnut sablés, which were great. Next I baked the Scottish shortbread cookies, which were absolutely scrumptious and an instant favourite. I made them two days in a row to ensure that everyone in my family had enough cookies for the weekend. I also baked the cocoa powder brownies, which were so airy and tall but also very fudgy. It’s now one of my new favourite recipes. I have baked them five times (so far).
Next I made the lemon jammies and tried them with sour cherry jam and lemon curd. Both were delicious. The chocolate chip cookies also turned out great, as did the chocolate sablés. I look forward to trying out many more recipes from the book.
I had not weighed whole eggs or egg yolks before, because I’m lazy, but for consistent results it’s an obvious step in the process.
I decided to write this review now, however I will definitely try out more recipes before publication in November, which I’m sure will result in even more praise for this book. I will definitely buy the book and most likely some of Rose Levy Berenbaum’s other books as well.
The Cookie Bible is definitely a must-have baking book to add to the collection, a book worth coming back to for many different occasions, such as bake sales, holiday gifts, or a little Sunday project.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Rose Levy Beranbaum for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Beranbaum’s tips and tricks are very helpful and I like that she advises of advance preparations, such as cutting the butter into cubes half an hour before starting the baking process. The instructions are easy to follow and very detailed, such as how thick the dough should be rolled out, making it possible for any novice to create delicious cookies. The book is very well thought through and includes photos and helpful tips for baking in general, labelled “baking gems”.
There are so many recipes that sound delicious, I didn’t know where to start. I tried out the walnut sablés, which were great. Next I baked the Scottish shortbread cookies, which were absolutely scrumptious and an instant favourite. I made them two days in a row to ensure that everyone in my family had enough cookies for the weekend. I also baked the cocoa powder brownies, which were so airy and tall but also very fudgy. It’s now one of my new favourite recipes. I have baked them five times (so far).
Next I made the lemon jammies and tried them with sour cherry jam and lemon curd. Both were delicious. The chocolate chip cookies also turned out great, as did the chocolate sablés. I look forward to trying out many more recipes from the book.
I had not weighed whole eggs or egg yolks before, because I’m lazy, but for consistent results it’s an obvious step in the process.
I decided to write this review now, however I will definitely try out more recipes before publication in November, which I’m sure will result in even more praise for this book. I will definitely buy the book and most likely some of Rose Levy Berenbaum’s other books as well.
The Cookie Bible is definitely a must-have baking book to add to the collection, a book worth coming back to for many different occasions, such as bake sales, holiday gifts, or a little Sunday project.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Rose Levy Beranbaum for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 25, 2021
This is an amazing cookbook and also a beautiful one. That’s no surprise, considering the “pedigree” of the author, Rose Levy Beranbaum. The book is divided by method: rolled by hand, dropped or piped, bar cookies, and so forth, which is a great idea. Sometimes you just don’t want to deal with chilling and rolling out dough! Each recipe is clearly explained and most have gorgeous photographs by Matthew Septimus. Beranbaum includes tips with each recipe for what to have ready ahead of time (“mise en place”), plus “baking gems”, miscellaneous advice and explanations (including some of her favorite brands of flour and chocolate chips), how to store the cookies, etc. Many cookies also list variations to try. There’s an extensive front section with advice on everything from equipment to ingredients. I love that each recipe includes both measurements and weights. I’ve recently started using weights when baking and have found it to be very easy, as long as you’ve got a good scale that will “tare” to zero. Since I had some egg whites in my fridge, I decided to try out her recipe for meringue cookies and was successful even without a pastry bag. There are many more that I look forward to trying soon!
Thank you to NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
April 22, 2021
Beranabum's new The Cookie Bible sets about establishing a comprehensive cookie compendium as she did with her Cake Bible. The book offers a wide variety of recipes for cookies, bars, and brownies, from the standard chocolate chip cookie to the tricky macaron. Detailed directions are provided for each recipe--detailed to the point of daunting, I should add. This isn't a cookbook of straightforward, fast-to-fix cookies for a family on the go. Most of the recipes are pretty labor-intensive.
Another downside for me: very few photographs. [Note: I was reading a galley so changes could still be made, but this appeared to have a finalized layout.] I really prefer my cookbooks and food magazines to have a picture for every recipe. Here, there are only a couple of photographs in each section, which is disappointing when a number of the cookies are unique. I want to know what they look like!
I have only tried one recipe so far--her take on chocolate chip cookies, which uses golden syrup. This is more of a UK ingredient but I happen to have a bottle in my cupboard, so I gave it a go. The cookies were fantastic, like the classic cookie but with a different, more complex texture. There are several more recipes I want to try, too.
Another downside for me: very few photographs. [Note: I was reading a galley so changes could still be made, but this appeared to have a finalized layout.] I really prefer my cookbooks and food magazines to have a picture for every recipe. Here, there are only a couple of photographs in each section, which is disappointing when a number of the cookies are unique. I want to know what they look like!
I have only tried one recipe so far--her take on chocolate chip cookies, which uses golden syrup. This is more of a UK ingredient but I happen to have a bottle in my cupboard, so I gave it a go. The cookies were fantastic, like the classic cookie but with a different, more complex texture. There are several more recipes I want to try, too.
July 17, 2021
Don't miss this must have cookie-book from the author of The Baking Bible. Filled with great tips and advice on how to make the perfect cookie. Includes recipes for all of the classics plus so many more. I've got quite a collection of cookie recipes and there were several in here that I hadn't heard of but that I can't wait to try!
March 22, 2021
I like to consider myself an experienced home baker, which means that I can follow a recipe pretty well and my cookies rarely flop. So I was super excited to check this volume out.
I'm impressed. I was surprised to find myself totally engrossed by the tools and ingredients section which was thorough and informative. I even found myself running to heat up some water to test if my baking powder was still active after reading that bit. Don't worry, it was.
I really appreciate how the recipes are laid out. You have measurements by both volume and weight, as well as notes for substitutions on less common or universally enjoyed ingredients. Each recipe has a Mise en Place section to get you set up and ready to bake. As someone who sometimes has a mid-bake panic when I realize I've forgotten to soften butter, or zest an orange, this section is excellent.
To test, I baked Rose's Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies, the first recipe in the book. Though I didn't brown the butter and subbed dried cranberries for the walnuts (both are written alternatives in the recipe). The recipe calls for measuring out each cookie, rolling the dough and then flattening. This produces a nice, round, uniform cookie. I did the second half of the recipe with the ole two spoon scoop method which produces a less nice looking, but identically tasty cookie.
I'm impressed by the book. Super informative with tons of recipes. Even if this version of chocolate chip cookies isn't my favorite, texture wise. I bookmarked several recipes in the advance copy that I'd love to try and I imagine I'll be adding the physical book to my bookshelf when it's published.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I'm impressed. I was surprised to find myself totally engrossed by the tools and ingredients section which was thorough and informative. I even found myself running to heat up some water to test if my baking powder was still active after reading that bit. Don't worry, it was.
I really appreciate how the recipes are laid out. You have measurements by both volume and weight, as well as notes for substitutions on less common or universally enjoyed ingredients. Each recipe has a Mise en Place section to get you set up and ready to bake. As someone who sometimes has a mid-bake panic when I realize I've forgotten to soften butter, or zest an orange, this section is excellent.
To test, I baked Rose's Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies, the first recipe in the book. Though I didn't brown the butter and subbed dried cranberries for the walnuts (both are written alternatives in the recipe). The recipe calls for measuring out each cookie, rolling the dough and then flattening. This produces a nice, round, uniform cookie. I did the second half of the recipe with the ole two spoon scoop method which produces a less nice looking, but identically tasty cookie.
I'm impressed by the book. Super informative with tons of recipes. Even if this version of chocolate chip cookies isn't my favorite, texture wise. I bookmarked several recipes in the advance copy that I'd love to try and I imagine I'll be adding the physical book to my bookshelf when it's published.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
February 26, 2021
Delicious! Yum! This is a terrific cookie book. Now is the time for comfort food and I can’t think of anything more comforting then a warm homemade cookie. What I liked about this book over other cookie books is it had new and different recipes. I always like to try new things.
My favorites are Freedom Treasure Cookies (this is a basic dough recipe and then you add in all the extras you have like nuts, chocolate, coconut, dried fruits, an excellent idea), Cloud Nines, Caramel Surprise Snickerdoodles, Miss Swallow’s Perfect Lemon Cookies, and Pecan Tassies.
I already made the Scottish Shortbreads in a Round Pan. They are very easy to make a came out tasting so good. 😊
Thank-You to the author’s brother for suggesting adding a recipe for dogs. He is definitely right, that I want to make these for my Jasper whose birthday is coming up. The little bones are so cute, too.
I really appreciate that Scale Measurements are offered. I have an inexpensive digital scale and it does make a difference when baking. I always use it when baking and suggest doing this.
The pictures are especially well done and are an added element to the book.
For now bake for yourself and family. If you keep using this Cookie Book, I think you will notice very shortly your friends and neighbors will be visiting more often.
Thank you NetGalley, Rose Levy Beranbaum, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for an ARC of this Book. I really appreciate it.
My favorites are Freedom Treasure Cookies (this is a basic dough recipe and then you add in all the extras you have like nuts, chocolate, coconut, dried fruits, an excellent idea), Cloud Nines, Caramel Surprise Snickerdoodles, Miss Swallow’s Perfect Lemon Cookies, and Pecan Tassies.
I already made the Scottish Shortbreads in a Round Pan. They are very easy to make a came out tasting so good. 😊
Thank-You to the author’s brother for suggesting adding a recipe for dogs. He is definitely right, that I want to make these for my Jasper whose birthday is coming up. The little bones are so cute, too.
I really appreciate that Scale Measurements are offered. I have an inexpensive digital scale and it does make a difference when baking. I always use it when baking and suggest doing this.
The pictures are especially well done and are an added element to the book.
For now bake for yourself and family. If you keep using this Cookie Book, I think you will notice very shortly your friends and neighbors will be visiting more often.
Thank you NetGalley, Rose Levy Beranbaum, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for an ARC of this Book. I really appreciate it.
February 22, 2021
#TheCookieBible #NetGalley
This is definitely a comprehensive resource and I'm so grateful for it. Admittedly, I'm not much of a cookie person aside from homemade chocolate chip cookies, however most of my family have an insane sweet tooth that I'm happy to satisfy on occasion. The Cookie Bible is a very detailed book that contains Baking Gems which are super helpful and what I really like is that the recipes show measurements and weights. There are so many recipes I haven't come across before and am excited to try (Lemon Lumpies, Tahini Crisps, Cloud Nines...). This is a great book to revisit, especially if you're ready to try a new cookie, or just get out of the chocolate chip cookie rut (although is it really a rut?!). The instructions are a bit lengthy and again really detailed, but after all, it is a cookie Bible.
This is definitely a comprehensive resource and I'm so grateful for it. Admittedly, I'm not much of a cookie person aside from homemade chocolate chip cookies, however most of my family have an insane sweet tooth that I'm happy to satisfy on occasion. The Cookie Bible is a very detailed book that contains Baking Gems which are super helpful and what I really like is that the recipes show measurements and weights. There are so many recipes I haven't come across before and am excited to try (Lemon Lumpies, Tahini Crisps, Cloud Nines...). This is a great book to revisit, especially if you're ready to try a new cookie, or just get out of the chocolate chip cookie rut (although is it really a rut?!). The instructions are a bit lengthy and again really detailed, but after all, it is a cookie Bible.
April 2, 2021
This book is exactly what it says it is: a cookie Bible. I particularly enjoyed the introductory section with helpful tips applicable to all cookie recipes. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to try the actual recipes yet, because of the time of year (Lent -- I'm fasting and avoiding all sweets) and because I'm trying to lose weight gained due to the pandemic quarantine time. However, the book itself is gorgeous, with many gorgeous pictures of cookies and detailed step-by-step recipes. Thanks Net Galley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the digital galley in exchange for my honest review.
December 8, 2021
The Cookie Bible is a comprehensive recipe book with something for everyone. From the novice to the seasoned baker looking for something more advanced, there are plenty of great recipes for every level. I enjoyed the tips and advice on technique which are labeled “Baking Gems” provided for each recipe. I also appreciated ingredient and equipment recommendations. I only wished there was a photo for each recipe, especially for the cookies I’m not familiar with. For me, visuals are essential for baking and having an idea of the end result. Photos are also motivators and make me want to bake all the more.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.
March 9, 2021
I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, so help me God : The Cookie Bible is the only cookie cookbook you will ever need! Trust me. I know cookies! First, this cookbook not only has beautiful photos, but it is organized logically! There is a recipe list on vi-vii showing all the recipes in each chapter, in addition to an appendix and index in the back. Equipment and ingredients are also given attention before the recipes begin. Chapters are organized by the type of cookie: Rolled by Hand, Dropped or Piped, Shaped by Hand, Holiday Cookie Cutouts, Bar and Cake Cookies, Meringues and Candies, and Extra Specials which contain recipes for fillings like ganache, lemon curd, jam, etc.
Second, each recipe gives both weights and measures. And anyone who has ever attempted French Macarons knows you better weight ingredients and not rely on measuring. However, for many cookie recipes, measuring is fine and The Cookie Bible gives you that easy option and no need to Google weight to cups!
Third, this is a gigantic book that gives you bang for your buck. Beginning with “ My Dream Chocolate Chip Cookie” ( with tips on how to create your preference for thin, chewy, crispy) to Pitachio Paves, Norwegian Pepparkakors, Chocolate Studded Truffle Cookies, Madeleines, Biscotti’s, Pizzelles, and I even found a recipe for Christmas Wreaths made with cornflakes and marshmallows that my Mom used to make every Christmas. LOL.
This is a cookbook that belongs in every kitchen and will make a favorite wedding or Christmas gift. I know it’s going on mine!
Highly recommended for all Cookie Monsters!
Second, each recipe gives both weights and measures. And anyone who has ever attempted French Macarons knows you better weight ingredients and not rely on measuring. However, for many cookie recipes, measuring is fine and The Cookie Bible gives you that easy option and no need to Google weight to cups!
Third, this is a gigantic book that gives you bang for your buck. Beginning with “ My Dream Chocolate Chip Cookie” ( with tips on how to create your preference for thin, chewy, crispy) to Pitachio Paves, Norwegian Pepparkakors, Chocolate Studded Truffle Cookies, Madeleines, Biscotti’s, Pizzelles, and I even found a recipe for Christmas Wreaths made with cornflakes and marshmallows that my Mom used to make every Christmas. LOL.
This is a cookbook that belongs in every kitchen and will make a favorite wedding or Christmas gift. I know it’s going on mine!
Highly recommended for all Cookie Monsters!
March 14, 2021
Any book by Rose Levy Beranbaum is a wonderful book to have in your cookbook collection. Her books are well thought out and include plenty of delicious recipes and cooking tips. Her cookbook, The Cookie Bible, is no exception.
Her cookbook includes plenty of baking information making it easy to successfully bake delicious cookies. Her recipes look pretty good too.
You will find the following chapters or book sections in The Cookie Bible:
Recipe List
Foreward
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Golden Rules
Baking Gems
The Three Basic Methods for Mixing for Most Cookie Doughs
Equipment
Ingredients
Rolled by Hand
Dropped or Piped
Shaped by Hand
Rolled and Cut
Holiday Cookie Cutouts
Bar and Cake Cookies
Meringues and Candies
Extra Specials
Appendix
Index
The recipes are written in both metric and imperial measurements which I like. You will also find plenty of color photos illustrating the recipes.
Some of the recipes you'll find in her cookbook include:
My Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Candied Pineapple Biscotti
Christmas Wreaths
Golden Butter Financiers
Jammy Plum Bars
Swiss Schoggis
Cashew Comforts
Recommend.
Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.
Her cookbook includes plenty of baking information making it easy to successfully bake delicious cookies. Her recipes look pretty good too.
You will find the following chapters or book sections in The Cookie Bible:
Recipe List
Foreward
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Golden Rules
Baking Gems
The Three Basic Methods for Mixing for Most Cookie Doughs
Equipment
Ingredients
Rolled by Hand
Dropped or Piped
Shaped by Hand
Rolled and Cut
Holiday Cookie Cutouts
Bar and Cake Cookies
Meringues and Candies
Extra Specials
Appendix
Index
The recipes are written in both metric and imperial measurements which I like. You will also find plenty of color photos illustrating the recipes.
Some of the recipes you'll find in her cookbook include:
My Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Candied Pineapple Biscotti
Christmas Wreaths
Golden Butter Financiers
Jammy Plum Bars
Swiss Schoggis
Cashew Comforts
Recommend.
Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.
March 16, 2021
WOW! What an amazing cookie book. From the first page of the introduction I was intrigued. The Cookie Bible is so well written; many tidbits of information and valuable tricks of the trade. The Cookie Bible has such a variety of kinds cookies. The recipes are ones that I’d actually make. The cookie (and more) recipes are well setup with detailed instructions and ingredient lists. Beautifully photographed images the cookies accompanies each recipe.
This book is a must read for all cookie enthusiasts. It’s a much have/must buy!
Many thanks to Rose Levy Beranbaum, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for the opportunity to drool over this ARC.
This book is a must read for all cookie enthusiasts. It’s a much have/must buy!
Many thanks to Rose Levy Beranbaum, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for the opportunity to drool over this ARC.
March 1, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley for the free ARC of this amazing book! This book is most definitely a cookie bible! I plan to add it to my cookbook collection.
I’ve been baking cookies for decades and I’ve never come across such a detailed book. The instructions are clear and straightforward, and the photos of the finished cookies are just beautiful. Everything you need to know to bake fabulous cookies is at your fingertips. I highly recommend it!
I’ve been baking cookies for decades and I’ve never come across such a detailed book. The instructions are clear and straightforward, and the photos of the finished cookies are just beautiful. Everything you need to know to bake fabulous cookies is at your fingertips. I highly recommend it!
April 17, 2021
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader
The Cookie Bible is a really comprehensive collection of cookies and small bakes by baking maven Rose Levy Beranbaum. Due out 9th Nov 2021 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, it's 448 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
There are a number of truly perennial cookbooks like The Joy of Cooking, Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, The Cake Bible (also by Beranbaum) and Fannie Farmer's classic to name just a few. This is one for *every* lover of small bakes and cookies.
This book really does have it all. There are cookies which are familiar and beloved of everyone - so it gets an A+ on completeness (a whopping huge book). There are classics both easy and challenging for all occasions. There are also beautifully presented exotic cookies with unexpected twists: soft or fruity centers, candied peel, unexpected pairing of sweet and savory and more. There are many (many!) with an international background including lebkuchen, macarons, pizelles, pepparkakor (Scandinavian gingerbreads), and so many more. I am a huge cookie/cake fanatic and I couldn't think of a single cookie which isn't represented here in one form or another.
The recipes are grouped roughly thematically: hand rolled, dropped/piped, shaped by hand, rolled & cut, holiday cookie cutouts, bars & cake cookies, meringues & candies, and extras including the author's own recipe for candied citrus peels includes enough thorough instruction, extra hints and tips, and clear photographs to likely make it alone worth the price of the book. Each recipe includes an introduction, yields, description, equipment, ingredients listed bullet-style in a sidebar with metric and American standard measures included, and step by step specific directions which are clear and easy to follow. Alternatives and special info is included in "baking gems" which are highlighted in text bars at the end of each recipe.
The photography is superb. This is a classic and comprehensive collection and will be a perennial go-to. Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
The Cookie Bible is a really comprehensive collection of cookies and small bakes by baking maven Rose Levy Beranbaum. Due out 9th Nov 2021 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, it's 448 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
There are a number of truly perennial cookbooks like The Joy of Cooking, Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, The Cake Bible (also by Beranbaum) and Fannie Farmer's classic to name just a few. This is one for *every* lover of small bakes and cookies.
This book really does have it all. There are cookies which are familiar and beloved of everyone - so it gets an A+ on completeness (a whopping huge book). There are classics both easy and challenging for all occasions. There are also beautifully presented exotic cookies with unexpected twists: soft or fruity centers, candied peel, unexpected pairing of sweet and savory and more. There are many (many!) with an international background including lebkuchen, macarons, pizelles, pepparkakor (Scandinavian gingerbreads), and so many more. I am a huge cookie/cake fanatic and I couldn't think of a single cookie which isn't represented here in one form or another.
The recipes are grouped roughly thematically: hand rolled, dropped/piped, shaped by hand, rolled & cut, holiday cookie cutouts, bars & cake cookies, meringues & candies, and extras including the author's own recipe for candied citrus peels includes enough thorough instruction, extra hints and tips, and clear photographs to likely make it alone worth the price of the book. Each recipe includes an introduction, yields, description, equipment, ingredients listed bullet-style in a sidebar with metric and American standard measures included, and step by step specific directions which are clear and easy to follow. Alternatives and special info is included in "baking gems" which are highlighted in text bars at the end of each recipe.
The photography is superb. This is a classic and comprehensive collection and will be a perennial go-to. Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
June 8, 2021
'The Cookie Bible' has a everything you expect out of a baking bible: tips and tricks, equipment information, and a huge variety of recipes! This book starts off with the 'Golden Rules' of baking cookies. I'm an experienced baker and these still provided great reminders and details for me. I imagine they would be invaluable for someone starting out. There are also 'Baking Gems', general tips like where in the oven to bake the best cookies and what to do if rolled dough starts cracking.
The recipes themselves are divided into sections based on how they're made, something I really enjoy. When I do a variety of cookies, it's nice to plan for several of the same method to save time and this makes it so easy. The sections are: Rolled By Hand, Dropped or Piped, Shaped By Hand, Rolled and Cut, Holiday Cookie Cutouts, Bar and Cake Cookies, Meringues and Candies, and Extra Specials. With over 150 recipes originating from all over the world, there is something for everyone. It includes classics like chocolate chip cookies, gingerbread men, and several brownie recipes alongside some new ones like Candied Pineapple Biscotti, Turkish Ginger-Lime Cookies, Tahini Wafers, and Meringue Birch Twigs. There are even recipes for jams, pastry dough, and mini gateau.
No matter the type of cookie or sweet treat, there is something here for you. The pictures are fabulous and inviting, the ingredients are provided with conversions already done for you, and there are even methods for food processor and stand mixer already provided. Other ingredients add other mix in ideas and replacements. As someone with a nut allergy I found this very helpful.
I will say that several reviews have mentioned that some of these cookies require a little more prep than some. I will not disagree. I love baking and so prep is nothing unusual for me. That being said, it can look more daunting than it is. Often the prep is to get something to room temperature or let two ingredients mix together. This are often glanced over in other recipes but still useful.
The recipes themselves are divided into sections based on how they're made, something I really enjoy. When I do a variety of cookies, it's nice to plan for several of the same method to save time and this makes it so easy. The sections are: Rolled By Hand, Dropped or Piped, Shaped By Hand, Rolled and Cut, Holiday Cookie Cutouts, Bar and Cake Cookies, Meringues and Candies, and Extra Specials. With over 150 recipes originating from all over the world, there is something for everyone. It includes classics like chocolate chip cookies, gingerbread men, and several brownie recipes alongside some new ones like Candied Pineapple Biscotti, Turkish Ginger-Lime Cookies, Tahini Wafers, and Meringue Birch Twigs. There are even recipes for jams, pastry dough, and mini gateau.
No matter the type of cookie or sweet treat, there is something here for you. The pictures are fabulous and inviting, the ingredients are provided with conversions already done for you, and there are even methods for food processor and stand mixer already provided. Other ingredients add other mix in ideas and replacements. As someone with a nut allergy I found this very helpful.
I will say that several reviews have mentioned that some of these cookies require a little more prep than some. I will not disagree. I love baking and so prep is nothing unusual for me. That being said, it can look more daunting than it is. Often the prep is to get something to room temperature or let two ingredients mix together. This are often glanced over in other recipes but still useful.
August 17, 2021
I absolutely love this cookie bible book! I am an avid baker, specializing in cookies and breads, so this one spoke to me. It is full of hard to find yet super easy to make recipes that will delight and amaze everyone. I have been looking so long for a cookie recipe book like this.
Not only are the recipes clearly laid out, they are easy to follow and understand. I was impressed with how the recipes gave measurements in both weight and measuring sizes (such as cups, tsp, and Tbl). The photos that accompany the recipes are beautiful and mouth-watering.
I cannot say enough good things about this. I believe every baker will either preorder or run to the store on publication day to get their hands on this.
Not only are the recipes clearly laid out, they are easy to follow and understand. I was impressed with how the recipes gave measurements in both weight and measuring sizes (such as cups, tsp, and Tbl). The photos that accompany the recipes are beautiful and mouth-watering.
I cannot say enough good things about this. I believe every baker will either preorder or run to the store on publication day to get their hands on this.
December 17, 2021
THE COOKIE BIBLE
This is a beautiful cookbook.
From simple drop cookies to fancy cookies, brownies, mini cheesecake, meringues, cookie bars, candies, toffee, marzipans, macaroons - it’s just filled with wonderful baked treats. The photography is excellent, with color pictures of party, elegant, and holiday cookies as well as many standards including Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin.
The recipes are clear and well organized.
Excellent information and instructions are provided on preparation, weighing, mixing, baking, storing, etc. Several recipes also include ❤️ Baking Gems, helpful tips on making things easier and better.
The layout of the book is also nice. The recipes are easily located by type of dessert and also by specific name. A short introduction with baking basics helps in getting organized for the baking adventure. A glossary of terms is also included.
The treats look delicious and make me want to try baking something a fancier. I’m no baker by any stretch, but this is a book I want to own and I am really excited about trying many of the wonderful recipes presented here. A very beautiful cookie book. Excellent book to own or to give as a gift to a baker friend.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Rose Levy Beranbaum, and Mariner Books and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This is a beautiful cookbook.
From simple drop cookies to fancy cookies, brownies, mini cheesecake, meringues, cookie bars, candies, toffee, marzipans, macaroons - it’s just filled with wonderful baked treats. The photography is excellent, with color pictures of party, elegant, and holiday cookies as well as many standards including Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin.
The recipes are clear and well organized.
Excellent information and instructions are provided on preparation, weighing, mixing, baking, storing, etc. Several recipes also include ❤️ Baking Gems, helpful tips on making things easier and better.
The layout of the book is also nice. The recipes are easily located by type of dessert and also by specific name. A short introduction with baking basics helps in getting organized for the baking adventure. A glossary of terms is also included.
The treats look delicious and make me want to try baking something a fancier. I’m no baker by any stretch, but this is a book I want to own and I am really excited about trying many of the wonderful recipes presented here. A very beautiful cookie book. Excellent book to own or to give as a gift to a baker friend.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Rose Levy Beranbaum, and Mariner Books and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
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