McKenney - Sallys cookie addiction: irresistible cookies, cookie bars, shortbread, and more from the creator of Sallys baking addiction

2017 by Sally McKenney

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: McKenney, Sally, author.

Title: Sally's cookie addiction : irresistible cookies, cookie bars, shortbread, and more from the creator of Sally's baking addiction / Sally McKenney.

Description: New York, NY, USA : Race Point Publishing, an imprint of the Quarto Group, 2017. | Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017018781 | ISBN 9781631063077 (hardcover)

Subjects: LCSH: Cookies. | LCGFT: Cookbooks.

Classification: LCC TX772 .M364 2017 | DDC 641.86/54--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017018781

Editorial Director: Jeannine Dillon
Creative Director: Merideth Harte
Project Editor: Erin Canning
Cover Design: Merideth Harte
Interior Design: Jacqui Caulton

TO MY SUPPORTIVE, ENCOURAGING, AND COOKIE-LOVING FAMILY.

Theres a time and a place for a fresh batch of cookies and that place is your kitchen and the time is always. Cookies not only taste wonderful, but they bring loved ones togethermore than any other baked good coming out of our ovens. And isnt that what baking is all about?

Baking has always been a family affair for me, especially around the holidays when we finally put our hectic lives on pause and come together to celebrate. The chaos and stress of real life seems to disappear as we spend hours together in the kitchen decorating sugar cookies and arranging warm cookies on cooling racks. We box up fresh-baked cookies for gift-giving and cookie exchanges, but we always keep one tray aside for indulging ourselvesa little reward for our hard work.

While baking cookies in my own kitchen, I always think back to those pristine memories of baking with my family and loved ones. Even though it may be a random Tuesday and theres no holiday in sight, Im still passionate about crafting that perfect handheld comfort fooda treat that brings a smile to anyone who takes a bite.

The immaculate combination of sugar and butter is what makes a cookie so irresistible, but the secret ingredient that makes cookies unbelievably addicting is love. That may sound corny (hi, have we met?), but a cookie that someone has spent hours mixing, rolling, and baking just for you cant help but taste incredible... even if youve accidentally burned the bottom (guilty).

In the past six years since I launched Sallys Baking Addiction, Ive witnessed firsthand the undeniable allure of the cookie. Theyre the most popular category of recipe on my blog and my most requested recipes. I think its because theyre relatively easy and approachable. Most cookies dont require a ton of special equipment, and if you can follow a recipe, you can make a pretty fabulous batch of snickerdoodles that taste even better than the ones you had growing up (shown !). Theyre also an easy treat to share, which is part of the reason they bring people together, especially kids. If you want to get a group of kids to come to the table, put a plate of cookies out. Portable and perfect for gifting, cookies can be made in large batches for bake sales, parties, or for your new neighbor down the street or that cousin who just had a baby. Ive never met anyone who doesnt appreciate a box of fresh-baked homemade cookies. Have you?

Which brings me to why I created this cookbook. The heart of it is homemade, a wide range of cookies, all baked from scratch with love, confidence, and passion. Youll find classic cookies, filled cookies, flavored cookies, sugar cookies, thin cookies, thick cookies, soft cookies, and crunchy cookies. And thats just another reason to fall in love with the cookie: the word can be used on an infinite number of sweet creations, from cookie cups and cookie bars to sandwich cookies. There is no hard-and-fast definition as to what a cookie needs to be (well, except delicious).

This book is divided into eight chapters, with recipes grouped together based on their flavors, ingredients, or time of year. The first chapter is all about Family Favorites. This is where youll find the recipes that generate the most buzz, such as chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies.

I invite you to join me in the kitchen, wander through this book, and find your favorites to bake. Be sure to read the following pages in this section for general, invaluable information, and read each recipe two or three times before you start baking. The Sally Says and Make-Ahead tips sprinkled throughout the recipes are also helpful. The few minutes spent preparing could save you from a ruined batch!

Create, taste, enjoy, and most of allshare.

Brown sugar: Brown sugar is granulated sugar with a touch of molasses added, making it super soft and moist. Dark brown sugar has a touch more molasses, but the two can be used interchangeably in any of my recipes. However, I list my preferred type in the recipe where applicable. Whichever you use, make sure you pack it into the measuring cup.

Butter: All of the recipes in this cookbook were tested with unsalted butter. If you substitute salted butter instead, make sure you reduce the salt used in the recipe by / teaspoon per / cup (/ stick, or 60 g) of butter. I do not recommend substituting margarine in these cookie recipes.

Chocolate: Some of the recipes in this book call for a specific number of ounces of pure chocolate. This type of chocolate is the best for melting. There are several different kinds of chocolate on the market: unsweetened, semi-sweet, bittersweet, white, etc. The recipes specify which is best. This type of chocolate is typically sold in bar form, usually 4 ounces (113 g) each. I prefer Ghirardelli, Bakers, or Lindt brands.