by Zoë François
Published
September 3, 2024
Pages
256 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Kindle
$14.99
Hardcover
$23.31
Audio CD
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The expert baker and author behind Zoë Bakes Cakes and Zoë Bakes on the Magnolia Network takes us through her life with 75 cookies and bars from her Vermont roots and Midwestern living. “A magical book for every cookie lover.”—Dorie Greenspan, James Beard Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author There are countless ways to make a cookie. Whether it’s thin and crispy or soft and cakey, everyone has a different version they crave.
In Zoë Bakes Cookies , Zoë François shares the classic cookie recipes every home baker wants to master and adds in some personal favorites from different eras in her life. She takes you through recipes from her hippie days in Vermont, with Ultra-Peanut Butter Cookies and Coconut Oatmeal Raisin Cookies . You get a chance to step into Bubbe and Granny’s kitchens, where Zoë has adapted their recipes like Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies and Chocolate Caramel Matzo .
You'll find old favorites from her college cookie cart days, with recipes like Zoë's Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies and Smash Cookies . She has you covered beyond cookies as well, with Blueberry Gooey Butter Bars and Cocoa Nutella Brownies —you’ll have plenty to bring to your next potluck or holiday cookie swap. With her easy-to-follow recipes, Zoë shows you how to make delicious cookies that touch on nostalgia while also helping you alter them to fit your ideal cookie needs today.
Delve into the delightful world of cookie and bar baking with Zoë François, a celebrated pastry chef whose passion for baking is infectious. In her latest book, Zoë Bakes Cookies, she shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise, guiding readers through the magical process of crafting homemade treats. With her approachable style, Zoë welcomes both novice and seasoned bakers into her kitchen, offering a treasure trove of recipes that cater to every sweet tooth.
Master essential baking techniques to elevate your cookies and bars with confidence and creativity. Explore a diverse assortment of cookie recipes that range from classic favorites to innovative creations. Learn valuable tips and tricks to troubleshoot common baking challenges and achieve perfect results.
Zoë Bakes Cookies invites readers to explore the irresistible charm of homemade cookies and bars. With her engaging style Zoë provides detailed instructions that make baking approachable and fun for everyone. She demystifies the baking process offering precise guidance on everything from ingredient selection to the perfect bake time.
Her book showcases a versatile range of recipes ensuring that every baker finds something to love From timeless classics like chocolate chip cookies to innovative concoctions that push culinary boundaries Zoë ensures every recipe delivers on flavor and texture Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted encouraging bakers to experiment and enjoy the creative process.
1984860801
978-1984860804
8.79 x 1.04 x 9.77 inches
2.31 pounds
Based on 21 ratings
Great gift for someone that loves to bake cookies.
This book has so much information that a beginner baker like myself will find very useful. Zoe goes in depth about everything related to baking, right down to the weight of different flours. I am looking forward to experimenting with some of the recipes she has in book!
Beautiful book and just in time for the holidays. Be mindful that ant end of the Speculoos recipe you’ll find “1 egg yolk, at room temperature.” For the life of me, I don’t see its place in the recipe instructions. I’m assuming it was an oversight and should be added to the butter mixture, which is what I’m going to do. My apologies if I’ve overlooked the instruction.
Great cookbook! This cookie cookbook is great! Lots of good recipes.
This is an awesome book with so many cookie recipes to try. The rum and raisin oatmeal cookies definitely sounds great and would love to try them out. They even have some great options for cookies and shortbreads celebrated all over the world and during the holidays, so I find this a great buy for anyone who loves cookies not only to eat but also to make to bring smiles with great friends and family.
I have made 2 cookies so far and they were both delicious according to my kids. My kids said the ultimate peanut butter cookies were the best cookie ever. I made the chocolate chip cookies today and my kids said they tasted like something you would get at a coffee shop. Looking forward to reading more tips from this book. The pages are colorful and sturdy. A real win for cookie lovers. I took her advice and froze some cookie dough so I make just a few at a time if I wanted.
I loved her previous book on cakes and this one is just as terrific! So much good info on ingredients, tools and more. The cookie academy is great and makes me more confident re making changes to a recipe. I made the chocolate peanut butter bars which were delicious! My only wish is that the font was bigger especially for the extra information that is in the margins…really hard for me to see even with reading glasses. It’s a great book and definitely recommend it!
Let’s get the softballs out of the way….the recipes are great and easy to follow, there are no weird cookies here….every one of these is something your whole family will enjoy, the writing is engaging, warm, approachable, and educational at the same time. If you love Zoe Bakes on TV, she writes a lot like she talks, which is positively delightful. What sets this book apart from other books, is that there is an AMAZING section (Cookie Academy) that is essentially a masterclass on ingredients, equipment , and techniques, and it is incredibly well organized and broken up into logical parts vs droning on in a big long whatever like so many cookbooks do. This section alone is absolute gold, so don’t skip it (even though you can, the recipe instructions are great as well). To take it even further, there are Cookie Academy annotations in each recipe so you can just skip to what’s relevant should you choose. AND each recipe offers the option to measure by weight OR use conventional measures….you heard me right…there’s both!!! This book is not just a great recipe and reference book, but a template for how all cookbooks should organized….hats off to Zoe and her editor!