Betty Crocker Cookie Book [Hardcover]

Betty Crocker Editors (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2003

Everybody Loves Cookies!

Crispy, chewy, crunchy or chocolaty, cookies are always a favorite. This cookie book is filled to the brim with scrumptious recipes, from sweet treats to delight your family to dainty, delicious bites perfect for sharing with friends. You'll find plenty of great new recipes and ideas, plus the most sought-after, tried-and-true classics to satisfy any cookie craving. Packed with gorgeous photos so you can see exactly what you're making, it's the only cookie book you'll ever need! You'll find the best cookies for:
* Chocoholic Choices _ Triple Chocolate Brownies, Fudgy Layer Squares, Outrageous Double Chocolate -- White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
* Holiday Supreme -- Magic Window Cookies, Gingerbread Village, Snowflakes
* Elegant Occasions -- Brandy Snap Cups, Lemon Tea Biscuits, Cappuccino-Pistachio Shortbread
* Cookie Jar Classics -- Toasted Oatmeal Cookies, Deluxe Chocolate Chip Cookies, Soft Molasses Cookies
* Kid's Ultimate -- Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies, Cookie Pizza, Dream Bars

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

There’s nothing better than the heavenly aroma of fresh-baked cookies wafting from the kitchen to bring delighted smiles to your family’s faces. Soon their favorite treats will be awaiting them, fresh and hot from the oven, to savor with an ice-cold glass of milk. And who better to bring those enticing smells and scrumptious flavors to your home than Betty Crocker! Betty Crocker Cookie Book is loaded with delicious recipes, from the simple classics to eye-catching treats, that everyone is sure to love.

Whether you like your cookies chewy, crispy, chocolaty or candy-filled, you’ll find them all here. Pore over the pages, full of tested and trusted recipes and mouthwatering photos, to spot just what you’re looking for! Serious cookie lovers will find this book is deliciously packed with some of the tastiest, most creative cookies ever, certain to satisfy any cookie monster’s cravings.

Choose from over 240 cookie favorites, from heirloom showstoppers to contemporary treats. When you’re searching for the classics, you’ll find ultimate recipes for everything from chocolate chip cookies to brownies, oatmeal cookies to date bars and more. If you’re looking for a sophisticated taste treat, turn to Cinnamon Espresso Cookies, Tiramisu Cheesecake Bars or Orange Madeleines.

And when it’s time to fill your cookie jar with kids’ most-wanteds, you’ll discover Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars, Caramel Apple Cookies, Animal Cookies and plenty of other delectable goodies.

There’s no better way to celebrate holidays throughout the year than with a unique cookie, whether it’s with Chocolate Linzer Hearts for Valentine’s Day or Candy Corn Shortbread, perfect for Halloween. You’ll also find special cookies for special diets–whether you’re baking for someone with a food allergy or just wanting a dessert treat with fewer calories.

To ensure great results every time you bake, this book is packed full of helpful guidelines for just-learning and experienced bakers alike. Clear how-to directions and illustrations acquaint you with various cookie-making techniques, including the easiest decorating ideas to make your cookies picture perfect. Check out the section on cookie cures to troubleshoot any cookie problem and solve it!

Cookies are delicious any time of day, and in all shapes, sizes and flavors. Best of all, you don’t have to have a reason to bake cookies! Homemade cookies are always something special, anytime. With Betty Crocker, it’s so easy to enjoy homemade goodness, and the best cookies ever!

From the Back Cover

Everybody Loves Cookies!

Crispy, chewy, crunchy or chocolaty, cookies are always a favorite. This cookie book is filled to the brim with scrumptious recipes, from sweet treats to delight your family to dainty, delicious bites perfect for sharing with friends. You’ll find plenty of great new recipes and ideas, plus the most sought-after, tried-and-true classics to satisfy any cookie craving. Packed with gorgeous photos so you can see exactly what you’re making, it’s the only cookie book you’ll ever need! You’ll find the best cookies for:

• Chocoholic Choices _ Triple Chocolate Brownies, Fudgy Layer Squares, Outrageous Double Chocolate — White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
• Holiday Supreme — Magic Window Cookies, Gingerbread Village, Snowflakes
• Elegant Occasions — Brandy Snap Cups, Lemon Tea Biscuits, Cappuccino-Pistachio Shortbread
• Cookie Jar Classics — Toasted Oatmeal Cookies, Deluxe Chocolate Chip Cookies, Soft Molasses Cookies
• Kid’s Ultimate — Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies, Cookie Pizza, Dream Bars

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Betty Crocker; 2nd edition (July 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076453940X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764539404
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since 1921, the Betty Crocker name has symbolized the General Mills continuing tradition of service to consumers. Although Betty was never a real person, her name and identity have become synonymous with helpfulness, trustworthiness and quality.

Betty Crocker has survived the decades by providing consumers with food information and food products that are contemporary without being faddish. The first hardcover cookbook, Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook was published in 1950 and quickly became a national best seller. Since then, more than 250 Betty Crocker cookbooks have been published.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Cookie Book!, June 23, 2005

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I. Gutierrez "bookjanybunny" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Betty Crocker Cookie Book (Hardcover)

Out of all the names in cookie books out there, Betty Crocker is one of the most, if not the most, famous. This fame was gained with good reason. Dozens of generations have grown on Betty's goodies and it shows in that she remains hugely popular throughout the years.

This book honors the Betty Crocker good name. Dozens of oh-so-yummy different recipes for eevryone to enjoy. The variety is quite astounding as she has more than enough cookies to fill up several chapters ranging from drop cookies, bar cookies, shaped cookies, kids cookies, etc. She even has a special chapter that's bound to become very useful in this day and age, dedicated to cookies for special diets. Here you'll find several treats for people on diets or with conditions such as diabetes or certain food allergies. I'd name some of the family's favorite recipes but there are really to many to mention!

Betty's instructions are, as usual, very simple to follow through and not only that, she even makes it easier on you by providing little tips on baking startegies, ingredient substitutions, etc. on almost all of the recipes. This makes it a cinch to turn out perfect cookies every time no matter what your baking skill is like.

I'd just like to highly recommend this book. It's a big favorite of my family and I've baked endlessly from it and not had anything fail me from it yet. They've been perfect as gifts, treats, to sell, and to cure the occasional boo-boo. This is as great as home-baked goodness can get!

29 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Much better cookie books out there, November 28, 2004

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DB (Los Gatos, Ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Betty Crocker Cookie Book (Hardcover)

I picked this book up at a store and ended up returning it. Some cute ideas but was disappointed by the many recipes that started with cake mixes. Tried the witches' broomstick cookie, cute but not a great tasting cookie. If you really like to bake cookies there are much better books out there.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST Have For Any Baker!, April 25, 2004

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Susan L. Duncan "dunsu" (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Betty Crocker Cookie Book (Hardcover)

I found this book in the library and today, after baking another pan of brownies, I had to own it! The German Chocolate Brownies got the higest ever Yum Factor rating from co-workers, I am not sure if that will stand once they taste the Milk Chocolate - Malted Brownies, baked with chopped Malted Milk Balls on top! I had never made homemade brownies, but after making the Ulitmate Brownie recipe I will never used a boxed mix again. These are just too easy and too good! The pictures are wonderful and cutting diagrams for getting the most out of each goodie are helpful. This book will have a place of honor among my other well used cook-books. Enjoy every tasty bite!