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A Baker's Field Guide to Chocolate Chip Cookies Kindle Edition

by Dede Wilson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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America's favorite cookie gets the star treatment with 75 recipes ranging from kid-friendly to all grown up, using every variety imaginable of chocolate chips and chunks. Each cookie is photographed in full color, and the fun field guide format gives the details of each cookie "species” with entries on Type, Description, Field Notes, Lifespan, and Related Species. Special graphic icons show which cookies are good to make with kids, which freeze well, which are quick to make, and more. It's a must-have for chocolate lovers!
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  1. Print length
    181 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harvard Common Press
  4. Publication date
    September 27, 2011
  5. File size
    3954 KB
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Sample Recipes from A Baker's Guide to Chocolate Chip Cookies

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If baking is a science, Wilson has compiled something akin to the periodic chart for chocolate cookies. Although the author of A Baker’s Field Guide to Christmas Cookies has, for the most part, set this book up as a typical cookbook, with explanations of techniques up front and recipes in the back, the work does examine the chocolate chip cookie oeuvre in much the same way that a scientist scrutinizes elements and compounds. Wilson uses symbols to explain whether or not a particular cookie dough freezes well or if the finished products are sturdy enough to mail. She includes field notes that reveal tidbits on a cookie’s origin and possible variations on the recipe. And she gives information on each cookie’s "lifespan," ranging from four days (Chewy Brownie Chip Drops) to one month (Cappuccino Chocolate Chip Biscotti Dunkers). Yes, it’s a gimmick, and in the end, this is really just a compendium of solid recipes. But bakers interested in expanding their chocolate chip cookie repertoire will find plenty of inspiration here, with recipes for creations ranging from Double Chip Browned-Butter Oat Scotchies to Milk Chocolate Chip Banana Streusel Cookies. Four-color photos throughout.
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005M2ZMM2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard Common Press (September 27, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 27, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3954 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 181 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1558327509
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Dede Wilson

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Dédé Wilson is a popular food writer, former Bon Appetit Contributing Editor and television personality. Her current focus is on the low-FODMAP diet and building FODMAPeveryday.com, where you can learn to THRIVE on the low FODMAP diet. Her most recent book is The Low-FODMAP Diet Step by Step. Kate Scarlata RDN wrote the introductory chapters on the diet and then there over 130 professionally tested recipes for you to enjoy!

Dédé hosted two public television series, Seasonings with Dédé Wilson, in wide distribution throughout the U.S. and Canada, and The Holiday Table. Wilson has been a spokesperson for KitchenAid, making frequent live and televised appearances around the country for KitchenAid products as well as for other national food, lifestyle and housewares brands. Wilson has appeared on all the major TV networks and has been invited frequently to appear on shows including Today, The View, CBS's The early Show, Dr. Oz among others. She has also appeared on QVC to sell her cookbooks, has been featured on Bon Appetit podcasts, four of her desserts have graced the magazine cover and she has made personal appearances at Bon Appetit events around the country and represented the brand on HSN.

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
17 global ratings

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Customers find the recipes in the book amazing, unique, and beginner-friendly. They appreciate the hints and annotated notes about each recipe. Readers also say the instructions are very easy to understand. In addition, they appreciate the great photos for every recipe and illustrations.

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Customers find the recipes in the book amazing, unique, and beginner-friendly. They appreciate the hints and annotated notes about each recipe. Readers also mention that the Holy Smokes Cranberry cookies are also amazing.

"...She gives tips with each recipe, that are truly helpful, and even gives suggestions how to give a little variation to the recipe...." Read more

"This is a great cookie cook book if you like chocolate chips or any of the variety of chips sold in the bakery isle of most grocery stores...." Read more

"...The next thing is that there are no super difficult recipes in the book, it's all beginner friendly. And the last thing, the recipes are awesome...." Read more

"Wonderful and unique chocolate chip cookie recipes. I love that the book is spiral bound and can lie flat on the counter when in use...." Read more

4 customers mention "Ease of use"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the instructions in the book easy to understand. They say the recipes are beginner-friendly and the introduction is helpful and informative.

"The recipes in this book are amazing, and the introduction is very helpful and informative...." Read more

"...Every recipe, I've tried was a hit. Good instructions, and illustrations. Not so great for the waistline, but a great cookie book." Read more

"...is that there are no super difficult recipes in the book, it's all beginner friendly. And the last thing, the recipes are awesome...." Read more

"...Also all the ideas are great and the instructions are very easy to understand." Read more

4 customers mention "Photo quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the quality of the photos. They also say the book has good instructions and illustrations.

"...Photos are great for every recipe...." Read more

"...Every recipe, I've tried was a hit. Good instructions, and illustrations. Not so great for the waistline, but a great cookie book." Read more

"...The first think that I love about it is that it has pictures for each of the recipes...." Read more

"I love this book, it has photos of everything in it so you also have a great idea of what everything is supposed to look like...." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Deceptively simple title for an amazing book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2008
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The recipes in this book are amazing, and the introduction is very helpful and informative. She tells you flat out to use good quality ingredients, and not to use no/low-fat ingredients - these are meant to be savored and enjoyed. While I like to cook healthy, if you're going to eat a cookie, you might as well make it worth the splurge - just be sure not to eat too many (if you can!). She gives tips with each recipe, that are truly helpful, and even gives suggestions how to give a little variation to the recipe. I am determined to try most of these recipes, but have tried only about 7 so far. Out of those, only 1 didn't work out for me (the malted milk ball cookies), but I overcooked them so it was my fault. The buttermilk choc. chip brownies have become the requested dessert for my father and sister's birthdays (though I have to leave out the pecans since they're both allergic). The butterfinger brownies, caramel surprise cups (amazing out of the oven or warmed in the microwave), and pb cup cookies never last if my brothers find them, and my mom and I also love the chocolate chocolate chip shortbread cookies. The Holy Smokes Cranberry cookies are also amazing! ( I was also surprised to find out in her notes that they are served at a restaurant less than an hour from my parents house). To sum it all up, if you love cookies and chocolate, this book will not disappoint. These recipes run the gamut from the classic toll house cookies to white chocolate chip lemon pucker cookies all the way to cognac apricot rugelach w/mini chips - you're bound to find something different and special for everyone you know.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spiral Bound ROCKS & I know the original Mass. choc cookie story/recipe
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2022
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I love spiral bound cookbooks and this one lies flat when opened...also I know the story behind the original choc chip cookie & worked at a baking school/retail where they perfected an oatmeal choc chip cookie (proclaimed the recipe of the year in 2015). It's the ultimate cookie, whether you follow a traditional recipe or stray to adventure. I love the mentions of what can be frozen, done ahead, how to shape, kid-making friendly, explanation of choc & techniques, substitutions, etc. Photos are great for every recipe. The only down side is that I abhor buying a large bottle of booze for a few drops in a recipe...I've found the liquor doesn't excite the cookies; you can skip that, just my opinion. Otherwise, well done. THANK YOU!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything chocolate chip
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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This is a great cookie cook book if you like chocolate chips or any of the variety of chips sold in the bakery isle of most grocery stores. Every recipe, I've tried was a hit. Good instructions, and illustrations. Not so great for the waistline, but a great cookie book.
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Kimmi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2010
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This is an awesome cookbook. The first think that I love about it is that it has pictures for each of the recipes. The second thing I love about it is that it is spiral so that it will sit in a book holder or lay flat on the counter to read the recipes. The next thing is that there are no super difficult recipes in the book, it's all beginner friendly. And the last thing, the recipes are awesome. I have had the Chocolate Chocolate Chip Shortbread cookie which was AWSOME!! I would recommend this to anyone, novice to the expert. Great book!!
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Aunt Virginia
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and unique chocolate chip cookie recipes
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
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Wonderful and unique chocolate chip cookie recipes. I love that the book is spiral bound and can lie flat on the counter when in use. The pages are laminated so no worry about splatters in the kitchen. I gave one of these cookbooks as a bridal shower gift along with a cookie jar, and it was a big hit.
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Kim Fudge
3.0 out of 5 stars Too many types
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2009
I thought it would be fun to change up the chocolate chip cookie, but I realize that the original is the best!
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Kristena_R
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2011
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I love this book, it has photos of everything in it so you also have a great idea of what everything is supposed to look like. Also all the ideas are great and the instructions are very easy to understand.
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P.S. Cohen
5.0 out of 5 stars Chocolate Chip Lovers Delight
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2013
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I had bought this book as a gift for my daughter, and hinted around until my husband bought it for me. In addition to the extensive number of creative recipes, the "Field Guide" includes hints and annotated notes about each recipe. Most cookbooks do not do this.
It's fun to peruse and use.
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M. E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lecker
Reviewed in Germany on February 24, 2013
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leider nur auf englisch erhältlich, aber wenn man einmal die Maßeinheiten umgerechnet hat, einfach nur lecker. Habe es auch schon verschenkt. Kam gut an.
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