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Some of My Best Friends are Cookies

Over 80 recipes for the best cookies of your life
By Emelia Jackson
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The perfect recipe for the perfect cookie for the perfect moment. A cookie companion for all skill levels for fans of Alison Roman, Jesse Szewczyk, Christina Tosi. 'Good to the last crumb. Emelia's got you sorted.' Melissa Leong How devoted are you to your favourite cookie?... Read More
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A universe of cookies - from drop, bar, sandwiched, thumbprint, quirky and classy - in one joyous volume by an internationally bestselling baking queen.

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The perfect recipe for the perfect cookie for the perfect moment. A cookie companion for all skill levels for fans of Alison Roman, Jesse Szewczyk, Christina Tosi. 'Good to the last crumb. Emelia's got you sorted.' Melissa Leong How devoted are you to your favourite cookie? Meet Emelia Jackson, whose dedication to perfection knows no bounds. Consider Some of My Best Friends are Cookies an invitation to make a whole group of new best friends, including:

• The Basic B*kkies - think choc chip, thumbprints, shortbreads. Perfect for baking with kids, for the unconfident baker and for when you want to master the simple pleasures in life. They're called classic for a reason!

• The Quirky Cookie - boutique flavours a go-go. Express yourself. Think cookimisu, apple crumble in cookie format, skillet action.

• The Classy Gal - she's a perfect sandwich, a little bit fancy, and often gluten-free.

• The World Traveller - crostoli to Pfeffernuesse and everything in between. The finest finds from all corners of the globe. Treats to gift or just to bake and gobble yourself.

More than 80 fully photographed recipes you'll come back to time and again. For bakers and people who don't yet think of themselves as bakers - welcome to the cookie club.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761500299

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 818g

Pages: 232

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About the Author

Emelia Jackson loves to make people happy through butter and sugar. A sought-after cake designer and recipe creator, she is the author of bestselling modern baking bible First, Cream the Butter and Sugar - a book that has inspired dozens of fans to bake their way through all 150 perfect recipes. Emelia rose to prominence when she was victorious in the 2020 Australian MasterChef Back to Win series, where she displayed her razor-sharp focus on the perfect cake and pastry. The only thing Emelia loves more than choux pastry is a basic cookie.

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