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Available
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Publication
William Morrow (1998), Edition: Reissue, 272 pages
Description
Since its 1990 publication, Rose's Christmas Cookies has been a phenomenal success. Who can resist Chocolate-Dipped Melting Moments Cookies or moist Mini-Cheesecakes with Lemon Curd . . . or David Shamah's Jumbles, a fabulous cross between a chocolate-chip cookie and a chunky candy bar bursting with raisins, chocolate chips, and pecans. Whether you need a cookie to decorate your tree or grace your mantelpiece (cookies like Stained Glass or Christmas Wreaths), a sweet to send (Mahogany Butter Crunch Toffee, Maple Macadamia Bars), or a special holiday treat for your dinner party (Praline Truffle Cups, Chocolate-Pistachio Marzipan Spirals), you'll find that perfect something here. Complete with 60 cookie recipes and a color photograph of each cookie for handy reference, this easy-to-use and fun-to-read book will result in scrumptious, festive, and splendid-looking cookies every time.… (more)
User reviews
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
I bought this outstanding collection of Christmas cookie recipes in 2011, and have now used it through two holiday seasons, finding it an excellent resource. I gained a number of new ideas from it, and thought the instructions were helpful and clear. Although I have not made every cookie in the
The Traditional Rolled Christmas Sugar Cookie recipe is outstanding, far superior to the one I had been using - I liked the subtle citrus flavor to them - although it didn't produce as many cookies as I'd hoped. Perhaps next year I'll try a double batch. The Stained Glass cookies were fun to make, and turned out quite well - this was my first time making them, and I thought they were prettier than they were tasty. The Christmas Wreaths - this treat is rather like Rice Krispie Treats, only made with corn flakes, and green food dye added to the marshmallow/butter mixture - also looked well, although I continue to fail to produce actual wreaths, ending up with little holly and ivy clumps. The Mexican Wedding Hats were delicious - I'd never made this cookie before - although I think I should have dipped them in the confectioner's sugar a few more times. Finally, the Cashew Puffies were delightful, with a lovely light flavor - satisfying, but not too sweet, serving as a nice counterpart to some of the more sugary treats.
All in all, Christmas cookies were a success this year, thanks in part to this wonderful book! I look forward to using these recipes again, and to trying new ones. Perhaps next year I will attempt the Maple Walnut Sablé Sandwiches!
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book, I have enjoyed every recipe that I tried. This year I made a variety of cookies for our family celebration, some that have been in the family since I was a girl - mostly bar cookies dreamt up in the 1950s (so I suspect), and given to me by my Great Aunt Audrey - and some from Rose Levy Beranbaum's book.The Traditional Rolled Christmas Sugar Cookie recipe is outstanding, far superior to the one I had been using - I liked the subtle citrus flavor to them - although it didn't produce as many cookies as I'd hoped. Perhaps next year I'll try a double batch. The Stained Glass cookies were fun to make, and turned out quite well - this was my first time making them, and I thought they were prettier than they were tasty. The Christmas Wreaths - this treat is rather like Rice Krispie Treats, only made with corn flakes, and green food dye added to the marshmallow/butter mixture - also looked well, although I continue to fail to produce actual wreaths, ending up with little holly and ivy clumps. The Mexican Wedding Hats were delicious - I'd never made this cookie before - although I think I should have dipped them in the confectioner's sugar a few more times. Finally, the Cashew Puffies were delightful, with a lovely light flavor - satisfying, but not too sweet, serving as a nice counterpart to some of the more sugary treats.
All in all, Christmas cookies were a success this year, thanks in part to this wonderful book! I look forward to using these recipes again, and to trying new ones. Perhaps next year I will attempt the Maple Walnut Sablé Sandwiches!
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LibraryThing member sarahcita
The best cookie cookbook in my collection! Gorgeous pics and easy to follow recipes. From simple to complex and elegant, these are some of the best ones. I use this book year after year!
LibraryThing member mcglothlen
Are you kidding me? I still make money off recipes in this book. I know a lot of people are put off by the intense amount of information she provides with each recipe. A question for those who feel that way: is it because you hate perfect food? Is that why? Really?
LibraryThing member jbergst1
I love this cookie book. It offers smart tips on each cookie as well a picture of the cookie. There are a variety of specialty cookies for the holidays.
LibraryThing member dianaleez
I use this one every Christmas too. One strong point for me is that Rose explains how to store each variety and tells whether or not I can mail them. Plus the cookie recipes are classics!
LibraryThing member aya.herron
Excellent cookie book with detailed, classic recipes for both the novice and the professional baker. The full color photographs of the finished cookies are very helpful. Each recipe includes "smart cookie" tips and information about how to store the cookies and how long each type of cookie keeps.
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The book is divided into 6 types of cookies: Tree & Mantelpiece Cookies, Cookies to Make for and/or with Kids, Cookies for Giving, Cookies for Sending, Cookies for an Open House, and Cookies for Holiday Dinner Parties. Includes classic recipes such as Christmas Wreaths made from corn flakes. The back of the book includes a template for a gingerbread cathedral as well as information on weights and measures, equivalencies and subsititutions, ingredients, equipment, and an index. A true classic! Show Less
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1990
Physical description
272 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
0688101364 / 9780688101367