{"product_id":"martha-stewarts-cookie-perfection-isbn-9781524763398","title":"Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection","description":"\u003cb\u003eShowstopper cookies for a new generation: from Martha Stewart, an authoritative and creative collection to take your cookies to the next level in flavor, technique, and decorative appeal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY \u003ci\u003eFOOD NETWORK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe editors of \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart Living\u003c\/i\u003e present a new, fun source for anyone looking to make their go-to cookies even better and bolder. These recipes make ordinary cookies absolutely extraordinary—all the familiar favorites you love, but taken up a notch in variety, flavor, and creativity. Classic recipes discover new life with unexpected twists such as Brown-Butter Crinkle Cookies and Carrot Cake Thumbprint Cookies. Go over-the-top in super-sized fashion with Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies; get inspired by cultures around the globe with Brazilian Wedding Cookies and Stroopwafels; and celebrate with beautifully decorated holiday treats, such as Easter Egg Puzzle Cookies and Snowball Truffles. Whether for a special celebration or a sweet anytime-treat, you'll be sure to find inspiration to trade in your everyday cookies for versions far more special—and especially delicious.\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartha Stewart Living\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors.Golden Rules\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Take it to the next level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recipes in this book make ordinary cookies absolutely extraordinary. Whether a classic with a twist, like the Tahini Cookies (page 00) and the Key Lime Sablés (page 00), or an embellished creation, like the Cherry Blossom Cookies (page 00) and the Birch Bark Tuiles (page 00), these treats will introduce you to new flavors, textures, and techniques. We utilized equipment that isn’t traditionally used for cookies (think madeleine pans and meat mallets), tried new toppings, and tested unusual flavor combinations for old favorites. But above all, we made sure every cookie was delicious. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Be prepared.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo avoid any surprises, read through the recipe before getting started, and have your ingredients measured and prepped. Does the butter need to be at room temperature or melted? Should the nuts be toasted and the chocolate chopped? Have you measured the dry ingredients? A good mise en place ensures a smooth baking process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Get to know your oven.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll ovens are different and may vary in temperature, so it’s smart to keep a stand-alone thermometer in the oven for accuracy. Since most cookies are small and don’t bake for very long, you should set a timer and also keep an eye out for other doneness cues. Some cookies should be dry and firm to the touch, others golden at the edges or just barely set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Set up the racks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor one sheet of cookies, place the rack in the center of the oven. If baking two sheets at a time, racks should be in the upper and lower thirds. Halfway through the baking time, rotate the sheets top to bottom and turn them front to back to ensure even baking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Line the baking sheets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLine baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats for easy cleanup and even baking. They provide some insulation and can prevent scorching on the bottom of your cookies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Take time to chill. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf a recipe calls for chilling the cookie dough, don’t skip this important step, as it will affect the final outcome. (Be sure to factor chilling and resting into your total baking time.) Chilling keeps butter solid, so the dough is less likely to spread during baking. It also concentrates flavor, allowing the sugar time to absorb more liquid. You’ll have more golden-colored cookies with chewy, crispy spots throughout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Store your cookies properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet the cookies cool completely before storing, as trapped heat will make the cookies soggy, and layer them between waxed paper or parchment so they don’t stick together. Crunchy cookies and soft cookies shouldn’t be stored in the same container; the crisp ones will absorb the moisture from the others and lose their snap. Most cookies will keep for about three days, some are best the day of, and a few can keep for weeks or even improve over time, such as shortbread and biscotti—if they last that long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Dressed Up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrading in the everyday for something far more special, these cookies take it to the next level in shape, color, and flavor. They’re frosted, dusted, swirled, and embellished—thoroughly dressed to impress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePastel Butter Cookies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMakes 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo give a batch of almond shortbread cookies the pastel treatment, dust them with tinted confectioners’ sugar. We blended the sugar with finely ground freeze-dried fruits (blueberry, raspberry, and mango) for subtle, all-natural hues. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted\u003cbr\u003e2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 teaspoon coarse salt\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon\u003cbr\u003e2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature\u003cbr\u003e1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted, plus more for pastel sugars\u003cbr\u003e1 teaspoon vanilla extract\u003cbr\u003eFreeze-dried fruits in various colors, such as blueberries, raspberries, and mangoes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.\u003c\/b\u003e Preheat oven to 350°F. Place toasted almonds in the bowl of a food processor. Add flour, salt, and cinnamon, and process until nuts are finely ground, about 1 minute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. \u003c\/b\u003eIn a medium bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add vanilla and beat until combined. With mixer on low, gradually add almond mixture and beat until just incorporated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.\u003c\/b\u003e Using a 11\/2‑inch (1‑tablespoon) cookie scoop, drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Bake, rotating halfway through, until edges are just turning golden, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer sheets to a wire rack and let cool completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.\u003c\/b\u003e For each desired color, place 1\/2 cup fruit with 1\/2 cup confectioners’ sugar in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth and evenly tinted. (Sugars can be stored in airtight containers up to 1 month.) Place tinted sugars in small bowls and dip cookies, domed-side down, into tinted sugars to coat. Transfer to a plate and let rest, about 30 minutes. 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