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Reviews
Never gonna say no to a cookie compilation
"I mean, look. It's a cookie compilation. Easy to love but never gonna be ground breaking. I really enjoy the "table of cookies" variation on a table of contents with tiny top down photos of each cookie instead of a plain list. So cute. And I'm really excited to see recipe authors I already know and love (like Yossy Arefi) featured. But in the end, a cookie compilation is a cookie compilation, and if I'm going to buy a one for myself or as a gift, it will probably be a local one over one that has New York Times branding. Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own."
— CrispyReads (4/5)
COOKIE HEAVEN
"Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own. This is one beautiful book with 100 cookie recipes! There is something for everyone from Chocolate Chip to Best Sugar and everything in between, There is a great introduction from Vaughn and also a How to Use This Book section that is excellent. There are 100 scrumptious sounding cookie recipes to try and I intend to make all of them. This book is just in time for a great big, beautiful Christmas tray of cookies or any holiday or special occasion. I am in Cookie Heaven for sure"
— Brendala (5/5)
A Cookie Lover’s Dream Book!
"This book is approachable for everyone, but is especially delightful for NYT Cooking fans and cookie lovers! The recipes themselves are simple to follow and range from straightforward to complex, but the real selling point is the decision making guide that helps you pick a recipe based on your occasion or mood. Every situation has a cookie that fits it, and this book has a cookie for every situation! Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own."
— Hallieaking (5/5)
My new favorite cookbook
"I've been making a few of these cookies for years now (NYT Cooking) and to have them assembled in a book alongside other recipes brings me so much JOY. The book starts off with its table of contents presented in a picture format, which is just plain fun. You can't miss the Egg Nog Snickerdoodles, the Earl Grey Sugar Cookies or the old fashion Chocolate Chip Cookies (Jacque Torres!!). Not only do you get wonderful recipes from Vaughn, but you get a ton more from contributing chefs. Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; my opinions are my own."
— CQ26 (5/5)
Never too Many!!
"Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own. Cookies!! To start, at the beginning of the book is an index of all the options when looking for the right cookie, "One bowl. for Minimal Cleanup" or "Cookies to Woo Your Boo", and a list of cookies in the book to make. Then you have 2 pages of every cookie so you can find your favorite fast. All your favorite cookies from some of the greatest chefs. Some are old favorites and some I've never heard of. Everyone likes cookies, easy to make and take and something in this book for every taste."
— Nan64 (5/5)
the best cookie recipes
"Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own. Vaughn Vreeland gives us 100 terrific cookie recipes. I've made a couple of them & the recipes are easy to follow & fun to make. (Maybe) the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie are divine! The recipe calls for a blend of cake & bread, flour, sea salt & bittersweet chocolate disks. This really elevates the flavor compared to a traditional recipe. The Chewy Brownie cookies are out of this world. I love the various sections - dough to done in 30 minutes, My go-to Freezer Doughs, Stunning Showstoppers & several other variations. The recipes aren't difficult to follow & the results are delicious. This book appeals to everyone because there are recipes for every taste. I can't wait to prepare some of these recipes for the upcoming holidays. No matter which recipe you choose, the results will be terrific."
— NH C. (5/5)
Great variety of recipes
"Cookies includes 100 recipes ranging from classics to holiday favorites. The intro to the book includes a cute cookie index and a section to help you decide which cookie to make. A couple sections to help you decide include one bowl recipes, fun with kids, and freezer recipes. A made the gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. The recipe only used almond flour giving it more of an almond cookie texture than a chocolate chip cookie one. It was still good though and looked great when baked. This was the only recipe I tried as I can’t eat gluten and the book doesn’t have suggestions to adjust existing recipes to gluten free ones. While I’m afraid to mess the existing recipes there are some great sounding flavors like the chocolate-cherry ginger cookies, greek olive oil cookies, and peppermint stripe cookies. I plan to gift this book to someone who will love it. Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own."
— Verorenee (4/5)
Tested recipes for delicious cookies
"The New York Times Cooking section has a massive catalog of recipes going back decades. There is a new book dedicated to just their best cookie recipes and it is practically perfect. The book is full of recipes that have been tested, commented on, and tweaked to get them to perfection. In my own spot-check, recipes have been adjusted here (for the better) from the NYT Cooking app’s published recipes. Chapters are organized by type of cookie and there is a picture directory (a photo for each recipe!) plus a decision-making chart to guide you to your perfect bake (30-minutes or less, one bowl, freezer doughs, etc. ). I started with a rainbow-sprinkled star – the rainbow rave cookies. Between mini M&M’s and loads of sprinkles, these cookies were colorful and very fun to make with my daughter. We included some in a care package we sent to friends and got a request for the recipe shortly after receiving delivery confirmation. My next bake was from the chocolate chip cookie chapter. The salted butterscotch chocolate chunk cookies required some planning due to a long rest time, but they were entirely worth the wait. These truly massive cookies included toffee bits (store-bought, a change from the original recipe’s sub-recipe for homemade toffee) and two types of chocolate. They were a great mix of textures, and the salt was the star for me. I was intrigued by the technique in the chewy brown butter cookies, and I needed to try them. These cookies called for browning butter (okay, not too exciting) but then toasting nuts IN the brown butter before continuing. This was a novel way to get color and flavor into the nuts in the cookie. These came together very quickly and didn’t have to rest long. I really enjoyed these. There are bunch of bookmarks in my copy because this book has so much variety. The recipes work and you won’t be disappointed. Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own."
— Dad B. (5/5)
Reliable Recipes for People Who Love Cookies
""We want to make sure all of our recipes are foolproof . . . I know how special a cookie can be to make, give and receive, and I want the experience of baking them to be as seamless as possible. I know this instills confidence in our home cooks. " (NYT Cooking and Vaughn Vreeland, page 9) So begins Cookies, a glossy 100-recipe cookbook that lives up to its name. Baking is fun again, and the guesswork that I often play with digital recipes is completely sidelined with this excellent, easy-to-follow guide. Yes, I have confidence in this collection! Thanks, Vaughn! The illustrated "Table of Cookies" (instead of "Table of Contents") is my favorite part of this book. In a quick capture, I can see all the recipes and a thumbnail photograph of the finished product, organized by chapters such as "Dough to Done in 30 Minutes," "Five Star Recipes," "One Bowl," and more. Classic Date Bars, Crinkle Cookies, and Tea Cakes sit alongside more unique recipes for Millionaire's Shortbread, Salted Margarita Bars, and Saffron Pistachio Blondies. There's a cookie for every mood! Recipes show time involved, number of cookies made per batch, directions, and ingredients listed in both non-metric and metric measurements. Every cookie has a finished photo, which makes this cookbook feel complete. Home chefs will also appreciate the tips sprinkled throughout, including advice about an alteration, seasonal advice, or even a pairing for the cookies. This is a cookbook for people who love cookies and who want reliable, proven recipes to make them. --------------------- Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own."
— Always T. (5/5)
OMG! Delicous!
"This cookbook by Vreeland includes a quick table of contents such as 'Choose your own Chocolate Chip Cookie', 'Fun, Fruity and Tart', etc. We then jump into the introduction where Vreeland explains how he got into his love for baking from his Nannie and how it continues with his job on the New York Times Cooking Show. I enjoyed his section on 'Need help Deciding'with titles such as 'One Bowl for Minimal Cleanup'or 'Especially for Kids'and follows with a Table of Cookies which shows a picture of every cookie in the book. Lastly, we now get into the heart of the book about the recipes. This was my favorite part because I am a baker at heart and love to bake cookies. I went in and tried the following recipes (Best Chocolate Chip Cookie, Orange, Pistachio, Chocolate Shortbread, Rainbow Rave Cookies, Brown Sugar Anise Cookies and finally Cinnamon Toast Cookies) which came out amazing and have now been added to my list of holiday baking. The recipes were easy to follow; measurements were in both metric and volume, plus each recipe included tips to help when making each cookie. This is a keeper that should be added to your cookbook shelf. I highly recommend it. I would like to thank Ten Speed Press for providing me with a free copy for an honest review."
— BKlady01 (5/5)
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