Almost Every Kind of Cookie: Make and Bake Over 100 Mouthwatering Cookies, Biscuits and Bars with 450 Step-by-step Photographs - Tapa dura

This title helps you make and bake over 100 mouthwatering cookies, biscuits and bars with 450 step-by-step photographs. Features: cookies for every occasion from simple, low-fat oatcakes, crackers to serve with cheese and no-bake biscuits to indulgent celebrations such as extravagant dessert cookies, sticky bars and brownies, and festival gifts; teatime treats and dessert delights to enjoy include almond-scented chocolate cherry wedges, cappuccino swirls, spicy fruit slices, praline pavlova cookies, mini fudge bites and sticky marmalade squares; includes a comprehensive introduction to equipment, ingredients and essential techniques for making cookies, together with ideas for decorating, storing and presentation, and packaging for gifts; and with more than 450 glorious photographs, each recipe has a picture of the final cookie and illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure great results every time. This book is perfect for anyone who loves baking cookies. The introduction covers preparation and baking, along with plenty of tips on toppings, icings, edible decorations and presentation. The main section features over 100 delicious recipes for every occasion from coffee mornings and afternoon teas to bulk-baking for buffets and charity events. You'll even find healthy options and no-bake treats. From everyday butter cookies to the most extravagant chocolate truffle cookies, there's something here for everyone. Novice bakers and expert cooks will find here all the inspiration they will ever need to create an exciting range of cookies that both look and taste superb.

Catherine Atkinson has worked in various establishments including the Roux Brothers' famous patisseries. She became Deputy Cooking Editor on Woman's Weekly and later Me magazine, and now works as a writer and food consultant on both magazines and books. Valerie Barrett has worked as a food writer and stylist for many years and is an experienced baker. Joanna Farrow has written cookbooks covering fish and shellfish, children's cooking, cakes and chocolate.