A diverse collection of recipes for cookies from around the world. The book includes old-fashioned American favouries such as Chewy Raisin Oatmeal Cookies and contemporary recipes such as Macadamia Nut-White Chocolate Chunk Cookies. French Tuiles, Italian Biscotti and Swedish Lace Cookies are among the many other offerings from around the world. History and background information accompany the recipes and the chapter on cookie-making basics - from supplies to techniques and helpful hints - includes an updated resource list. "The International Chocolate Book", by the same author, won the IACP award for Best Dessert.
Nancy Baggett is one of America's most respected baking teachers. She is the author of the best-selling All-American Cookie Book, The International Cookie Cookbook, and The International Chocolate Cookbook, which was named the best dessert cookbook by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Her work has appeared in Gourmet, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and Ladies' Home Journal. She has demonstrated her recipes on many television shows, including Good Morning America and CBS This Morning.
