125 Cookies to Bake, Nibble, and Savor

During a brief stop in Camden, Maine in July, 1999, I startled my poor husband with my mad dash for the local bookstore. I knew this book had been published recently; and, after Bake and Freeze Chocolate Desserts, I knew I had to have it. My hope was to find an autographed copy in the author's hometown bookstore, which I did. (Contrary to my husband's claim, this does not constitute stalking Mrs. Klivans.) I've never been sorry, as it quickly became one of my very favorite cookbooks. I have had great success with the many cookies I've tried, including Millionaire's Shortbread, Uncle Howie's Butterscotch Bars, Cherry Orange Flaky Flats, Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread, Summer Berry Picnic Bars, Key Lime Bars, and more. The Chocolate Peppermint-Crunch Sandwich Cookies are some of the prettiest and tastiest Christmas cookies I make; and the Chocolate Truffle Squares are cookies to make when no one else is home, so you can indulge, then hide the rest in the back of the freezer and never have to share. I always enjoy Elinor Klivans' notes and find her baking advice very helpful. The cookies in this book have made me famous with my family and friends. I'd give copies as gifts, but then everyone would know how easy it is to bake like this!

Elinor is a wonderful and inspiring cook. Her books are all good and full of quality recipes, authentic flavors, good advice and clear instructions. I have had the pleasure of meeting this great cook and had a cooking lesson with her. Believe me she does test and test and test her recipes and listens to all kinds of feedback on her treats. I was scared to make pastry dough until she showed me how to do it, and so easily too. I love this book especially at the holidays. The cookies and bars are easy to make and store/ship well. My treat receivers always comment on the flavor, texture and variety of my efforts. I am Elinor's biggest fan-she is a wonderful cook and person!

I love this book! I am blown away by the negative reviews of this book. This is my most used baking book. So here are the comments I have written in my copy of this book. Swahili Shortbread - "Excellent" (underlined twice); Avenue "J" Butter Cookies - "Very Yummy-Buttery"; Triple-Chocolate-Topped Chocolate Butter Cookies - "Impressive Buttery, Crisp Cookie" and many more "very good", "yummy", "buttery"."The Best of Everything Chocolate Chip Cookies" recipe is great. I have made this several times and usually put white chocolate chips on the chocolate half of the cookie and call them Yin Yang Cookies. They look cool and are easy to make. The price of this book is worth it for the Swahili shortbread alone. It is simple and absolutely fabulous!There are notes about the history of the recipes, and freezing and storage tips. We are having a bake sale next week at work and something from this book will defintely be successfully sold there.

These cookies are delicious and most are very easy to make! We made Cheese Crispies last night -- took 10 minutes to mix up and another 18 to bake. We were enjoying them as appetizers within a short while. Last week we made Tiffin Bars...gooey and chocolate-y. We can't wait to keep baking cookies and bars from this book. The instructions are easy to follow, the results are yummy.