The King Arthur Baking Company Essential Cookie Companion
The King Arthur Baking Company Essential Cookie Companion is a revised cookie cookbook with more than 400 recipes, from familiar cookies to brownies, biscotti and other bakes. It also covers ingredient basics, substitutions, measuring, icing and high-altitude baking.
At a glance
- More than 400 recipes cover cookies alongside brownies, blondies, shortbread, graham crackers and biscotti.
- Includes recipe variations, substitution guidance, ingredient information and troubleshooting tips.
- Topics include measuring and weighing ingredients, icings and fillings, gluten-free flours and high-altitude baking.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The broad recipe selection spans classic flavours and multiple cookie styles, with additional bakes such as brownies and biscotti.
- Practical reference material on substitutions, measurement and troubleshooting supports bakers beyond following individual recipes.
- The listing describes step-by-step instructions and illustrations.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | The Countryman Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Nov. 23 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 544 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1682686574 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1682686577 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.34 x 4.06 x 26.42 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Bakers looking for a substantial cookie-focused recipe collection with both classic and varied styles.
- Readers who want baking reference material covering substitutions, ingredient measurement or high-altitude baking.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a cookbook with a photograph for every recipe, since customer feedback is mixed on recipe-by-recipe image coverage.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the recipe selection, content, readability and perceived value. For a 544-page cookbook described as having more than 400 recipes, that suggests a broad reference-style collection appeals to readers, though the listing claims are not independently verified. Image coverage is a point of mixed opinion, so buyers who want a photo with every recipe should be aware that this is not assured.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the range of recipes and cookie options.
- Feedback describes the book as easy to understand and worthwhile.
Mixed feedback
- Opinions differ on image coverage, including whether there are pictures for every recipe.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of recipes does this cookbook cover?
The listing describes more than 400 recipes, including cookies, brownies, blondies, shortbread, graham crackers, macaroons and chocolate biscotti.
Does it include guidance beyond recipes?
Yes. The listing describes ingredient information, substitutions, measuring and weighing advice, troubleshooting, icing and filling instructions, and high-altitude baking guidance.
Are there pictures for every recipe?
That is not confirmed. Customer feedback is mixed on image coverage, with some readers noting pictures and others saying not every recipe has a photo.
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