From the authors of the excellent—and cheeky—
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World comes this winning collection of vegan cookie recipes that should appeal to vegans and nonvegans alike (if those nonvegans are willing to seek out a few specialty ingredients—the authors helpfully provide suggestions and resources—and make the unfortunate substitution of margarine for butter). Without a hint of preachiness, and with plenty of sass, the book delivers veganized versions of traditional cookies such as New York City's black and white cookies, Pepperidge Farm Milanos (called minonos) and lemon bars, about which the authors explain, “For too long we vegans have had our faces pressed against the glass of the dessert case and longing for the sweet tartness of those shimmering lemon bars. Well, you can stop scaring the staff of that bakery.†There are also sophisticated confections like toasted almond cookies with fleur de sel and macadamia lace cookies. While there are cookies that sound suspiciously healthy, such as fruity oaty bars and whole wheat chocolate chip cookies, decadent recipes like caramel pecan bars and starry fudge shortbread, filled with non-dairy chocolate ganache, show that you can be vegan and still indulge in delicious treats.
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Publishers Weekly, 10/19/09
“[A] winning collection of vegan cookie recipes that should appeal to vegans and nonvegans alike…decadent recipes like caramel pecan bars and starry fudge shortbread, filled with non-dairy chocolate ganache, show that you can be vegan and still indulge in delicious treats.”
Washington Express, 11/10/09
“Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero certainly make dairy-free baking accessible. Most importantly, the duo makes dairy-free baking seem so effortless, with thorough descriptions of all of their ingredients and tips on how and where to find vegan versions of common items.”
New York Times, 12/2/09
“Once I read the introductory pages of this one, I was on board. The authors are not preachy or intolerant of heathens like me who eat and drink everything, which made me feel less defensive and more interested in what they had to say.”
Library Journal, 11/15/09
“The authors…return with another sweet collection of vegan goodies…Recommended for vegan bakers and cookie lovers.”
Bust, December/January 2009/2010
“With their newest collection, classic cookie recipes get…magical treatment…Out just in time for holiday cookie-swap season, this treasure trove also has options for every dietary restriction…ensuring your baking will be the hit of the party no matter where you go.”
regarding the Caramel Pecan Bars, Naples Daily News FL, 12/3/09
“All the taste testers for Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar apparently raved about this goody, nutty bar cookie. It’s a treat for the enlightened, for those with dairy allergies—and for the rest of us.”
The Hippo NH, 12/2/09
“The answer to the question ‘What cookies can I make that both grandma and the newly vegan cousin can eat?’ Moskowitz has become the authority on hip, fun, not-scoldy vegan eating…An ideal reference for those dealing with allergies as well as philosophical restrictions.”
Kingman Daily Miner, 11/27/09
“A delicious sequel to Vegan Cupcakes Take over the World and Veganomicon…Recipes which would whet any appetite and still be healthy…When you see the beautiful pictures, you can just about taste them.”
on Macadamia Ginger Crunch Drops and Cranberry Almond Cookies, Providence Journal, 12/9/09
“These are two tasty cookies, and you’ll only know they are vegan because I told you so…Outstanding.”
on Macadamia Ginger Crunch Drops, Washington Post, 2009
“These chewy vegan treats are rich, sweet and subtly spiced.”
Art and Lemons blog, 12/13/2009
“[Will] satisfy any sweet tooth, vegan and omnivore alike…These vegan treats can be whipped up in a matter of minutes and will leave everyone wanting more. They might even steal your heart, really, they’re that good…These simple and well-written recipes will have you baking and laughing at the witty descriptions all at once…These baking superheroes have come through once again with witty cookie descriptions, colorful photos, and festive recipes suited for any occasion, and just in time for the holidays. They make vegan baking simple, flavorful, and hip…The book is a pleasure to read.”
Bar Harbor Times, 12/19/2009
“Moskowitz and Romero are icons in the vegan world…All your favorite cookies are here, alongside many that are about to become your favorites.”
Rockford Register Star, 12/9/2009
“Tempt yourself…Isa and Terry share their best mixing, baking and decorating techniques and tackle age-old cookie conundrums.”
VegNews, January/February 2010
“Takes the beloved, versatile dessert and turns it on its dairy-free head…Culinary powerhouses on their own, when Moskowitz and Romero team up, the results are spot-on and memorable. This cute, compact collection of 100 crowd-pleasing hand-holds hits the spot…[The] ultimate cookie manual…One read through the colorful pages and every kitchen is destined to be a full-blown cookie factory in no time.”
Suite101.com, 12/13/09
“Takes the guesswork out of making vegan cookies. They delve into the science of cookie-making, so their readers don’t have to (thank goodness!). And while there are some healthier offerings among this recipe book’s 200-plus pages, the cookies themselves are universally indulgent and delicious. The recipes, combined with its comprehensive guide to vegan ingredients, substitutions and cookie troubleshooting guide, make Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar a five-star cookbook. Perfect for everyone from beginner bakers to seasoned cooks…Nobody will stop to wonder if these recipes are vegan, because they’re just plain good.”
LaVidaLocavore.org, 12/28/09
“The book's great. I love it. The cookies include all of the classics plus innovative varieties like Tahini Lime Cookies and Sweet Wine Biscuits with Sesame. Plus it starts with sections on ingredients and equipment that make clear what you need, why you need it, and when and how you can substitute…You don't need to be a vegan to use the recipes in this book.”
GoDairyFree.org, 1/12/2010
“These recipes are easy to follow and produce tasty treats. Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar is a good resource for beginning bakers.”
Feminist Review, 1/21/2010
“A tasty new book…It looks so good I’m tempted to eat it, Cookie Monster-style…This book has a great introductory chapter…The recipes themselves are very clearly explained and illustrated in full color with what I can only call…cookie porn…The cookies were much better than store-bought vegan cookies.”
EDGE Publications, 3/17/10
“We’ve been charmed by vegan author Isa Chandra Moskowitz.”
Midwest Book Review, May 2010
“Packs in dairy-free cookies and bars that range from adaptations to vegan from traditional recipes to new original cookies…An outstanding, surprisingly simple cookbook for any vegan cookery collection.”
The Auburn Citizen, 12/29/10
“Will satisfy almost everyone’s sweet tooth and visions of sugarplums.”
The RetailMeNot Insider, 5/23/11
“Granted, these authors aren’t on restricted diets due to allergies or celiac disease, but their wildly inventive vegan desserts are dairy- and egg-free, and they have a whole section on how to make cookies without wheat.”
BizIndia.net, 11/21/11
“The authors of this book demonstrate their baking creativity in a hundred ways…Get, read and practice with this book to improve or perfect your skills.”
