{"product_id":"cookies-for-dummies-isbn-9780764553905","title":"Cookies For Dummies","description":"Have you ever opened a box of store-bought cookies and after the first dry bite, wished you were eating a warm, fresh baked one instead? Even store-bought cookies that claim to taste homemade really can’t compare to the real thing. Well, cookie lovers, thanks to baker Carole Bloom, you can have the real thing—any time and any day of the week.  \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eCookies For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll be whipping up platefuls of the most scrumptious cookies imaginable in absolutely no time. Think Very Rich Cakelike Brownies. Or Almond Butter Cookies. Or Chocolate Biscotti. And not only will the book’s nearly 200 recipes awaken the baker within, you’ll get foolproof tips on making any type of creation in cookiedom—from simple drop, rolled, and refrigerator cookies to the more challenging bar, sandwich, and filled cookies, and finally, the pressed, hand-formed, and molded cookies that’ll let you style eye-catching cookies that bear your unique signature. With help on every page, the book cues you in on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBaking basics—such as choosing the right kitchen equipment and stocking up on essentials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoolproof techniques for outstanding cookies, plus tips on troubleshooting baking mishaps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecorating with chocolate (with tips on piping, painting, and stenciling)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating \"slender’\" versions of old favorites, while maintaining texture and boosting flavor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscovering cookies from other cultures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBaking for the holidays and making baking fun for kids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a summary cheat sheet of baking essentials, helpful how-to illustrations, and humorous cartoons along the way, \u003ci\u003eCookies For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will help you bake awe-inspiring homemade cookies that will have even the fanatical cookie lovers in your family clamoring for more.\u003c\/p\u003e  Introduction.  \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Ready, Set, Let's Bake Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Popular Types of Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Stylish Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Shaping Up Your Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Cookies of Distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: Dressing Up Your Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VII: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendixes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Site.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Ready, Set, Let's Bake Cookies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: How to Get Started as a Great Cookie Baker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Cookie Baker's Toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Ingredients for the Cookie Cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Foolproof Techniques for Outstanding Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Popular Types of Cookies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Drop Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Rolled Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Refrigerator Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Stylish Cookies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Bar Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Sandwich Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Filled Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Shaping Up Your Cookies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Pressed Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Hand-Formed Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Molded Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Cookies of Distinction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: International Specialties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Cookies to Celebrate the Holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Chocolate Indulgences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Big Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Cookies Are for Kids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Slender Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Dressing Up Your Cookies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Chocolate Embellishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Decoration Sensations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Troubleshooting Tips.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Tips for Storing and Transporting Your Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Sources for Ingredients and Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Metric Conversion Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook Registration Information.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eCarole Bloom\u003c\/b\u003e, CCP, is a baking instructor, spokesperson, and the author of six cookbooks. 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