The Cookie Bible by Rose Beranbaum is the ultimate guide to all things cookies. Do not start reading this book late at night or you will find yourself baking until the wee hours of the morning. I knew that I had found the perfect recipe book for cookies as I read this quote from the author - “I’d rather have one perfect cookie made with butter than a whole bunch made with shortening.”

This book covers all of the basics with sections entitled Golden Rules for Making the Best Cookies, Ingredients and Equipment as well as having a seemingly endless array of cookie recipes. With over 400 pages devoted to recipes, every category of cookies seems well-covered. Many of the recipes include “Baking Gems” or helpful tips for that particular cookie. There is even an appendix that allows the baker to find recipients that are flourless, eggless or with egg yolks or whites only.

I expect to have many happy hours of baking as I work my way through the many delectable cookie recipes. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy and all opinions are my own.)

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies!!! Absolutely any and everything you would ever want to know about baking cookies is covered in The Cookie Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum. What is most valuable in this book is Beranbaum's section at the beginning, The Golden Rules for Baking the Best Cookies. Here is where her expert knowledge shines.

The photography by Matthew Septimus just made me super hungry!! Beautifully done.

Highly recommend to all ages as everyone from child to elder can bake a cookie.

4.5 stars

This is a great title for this book, because I 100% agree that this is THE cookie bible! This book has so many good details and helpful hints and ideas and it’s good whether you’re a beginner or further along. And the recipes in the is book are wonderful, I cannot wait to make some of them!

I would highly recommend this cookie cookbook, because I don’t think you will be disappointed!

Good book, nice recipes and very detailed.
The first section covers everything you need to know about baking cookies and the recipes are very detailed so is great for beginners.
I love that everything is in both metric and imperial measurements and temperatures.
Great hints and tips and information.

Love the results and going to make more of the recipes soon.

I buzzed through this download revelling in the variety of cookies! Love that Rose details what can and should be done at each stage. Ingredients are in both weight and cups. Each recipe has Gems at the end to make it even better. She explains the different types of ingredients so your experience will be exceptional. I've bookmarked the recipes I want to try first. Can't wait! Thank you Rose Levy Beranbaum and NetGalley for sharing this wonderful book. A definite purchase!

The Cookie Bible is the perfect name for this book. I’m in love with this book! I done tried so many of these recipes and they have been a hit with my friends and family alike. My favorite recipes to make were Jumbles, Chocolate Phantoms, and Churro Nuggets. My favorite to each were definitely the Jumbles. So if you are looking for new recipes and some great baking tips, this book is the one for you.

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I couldn't wait to bake something from the book. But unfortunately it would not download on to my kindle. So at this time I can not make a review on it. I hope to buy it when it does come out.

SO many tasty treats which I can't wait to try.

This baking bible reminds me so much of some of my mother's cookbooks from my childhood. I love that it features lots of classic recipes alongside some more adventurous options so it's accessible to bakers at any level. Cookies are always something I struggle to get right so I'm looking forward to trying some of the tips.

Thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for a copy of the ARC in return for my honest review.

I love how this book is like a fusion of passion and science. It's very specific with the instructions, measurements and methods without being too technical. It's fairly easy to understand making it possible for novice bakers to succeed with most, if not all, of the recipes. It's also written with charming, personal voice, like you're having baking lessons with a friend. This, indeed, is THE Cookie Bible to rival all cookie bibles and I will be saving up to buy a hardbound copy of this!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for this free ARC. This review is made of my own accord, with no monetary compensation, whatsoever from the names mentioned above and/or the rightful owners of this ARC.

This book is exactly what it says it is: a cookie Bible. I particularly enjoyed the introductory section with helpful tips applicable to all cookie recipes. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to try the actual recipes yet, because of the time of year (Lent -- I'm fasting and avoiding all sweets) and because I'm trying to lose weight gained due to the pandemic quarantine time. However, the book itself is gorgeous, with many gorgeous pictures of cookies and detailed step-by-step recipes. Thanks Net Galley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the digital galley in exchange for my honest review.

THE COOKIE BIBLE is one of those cookbooks where just reading it leads to a serious case of munchies. Or, shall I say, the sudden desire to eat copious amounts of crunchy, soft or just plain delicious cookies. Author Rose Levy Beranbaum is a stickler for precision in baking; nothing is left to chance in these recipes. Every detail is addressed, discussed and the author’s preferences are clear. I made one of the recipes and it was delicious, although very labor intensive. Somehow cookies seem like a baked good that should be easy and fast. This book suggests that rigor and planning are the only routes to success. The book will be an amazing gift or a welcome addition to a cook’s library. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

This book is an absolute must-have for anyone who enjoys baking cookies, or for anyone who has always wanted to start. As in her previous books, Rose Levy Beranbaum has rigorously researched and tested her recipes. The cookies range from plain and simple favorites you can whip up anytime to the more complicated and fancy. This beautifully designed book would make a terrific gift to a baker or a would-be baker. A total treat!

I’m a cookie freak! The Cookie Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum is the greatest cookie cookbook I’ve read so far.

Lots of interesting technical information, well explained and easy to understand. The recipes are beautifully photographed and are varied and original. From the chocolate chips cookies to raspberry linzer hearts, the chocolate madeleines to the many luscious squares and bars. You’ll find treats for everyone’s taste.

I particularly appreciated the “Baking Gems” which are tricks and bits of knowledge the author shares. They made me feel like she was right here in the kitchen with me teaching me all her secrets.

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is truly a cookie bible! The photographs are beautiful and I love how the cookies are arranged in the table of contents: rolled versus dropped cookies etc. Very precise instructions for each recipe! Recommend this book for every baker for their cookbook library!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and give an honest review of this book.

I love cookbooks! My favorite cookbooks are those that involve baking.
I have a soft spot in my heart for cookie cookbooks. The Cookie Bible is amazing. It contains familiar favorites made with chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, oatmeal, peanut butter and various spices. It also contains cookie recipes from Europe and other countries. There is also a section of holiday recipes to try.

The recipes include hints and suggestions for making the cookies the best they can be. The directions lead you through the recipes which seem pretty fool proof. One of the best features of this cookbook is the delicious looking photographs. They made me want to drag out the sugar, flour and butter to start baking. This cookbook does not disappoint.

This is an amazing cookbook and also a beautiful one. That’s no surprise, considering the “pedigree” of the author, Rose Levy Beranbaum. The book is divided by method: rolled by hand, dropped or piped, bar cookies, and so forth, which is a great idea. Sometimes you just don’t want to deal with chilling and rolling out dough! Each recipe is clearly explained and most have gorgeous photographs by Matthew Septimus. Beranbaum includes tips with each recipe for what to have ready ahead of time (“mise en place”), plus “baking gems”, miscellaneous advice and explanations (including some of her favorite brands of flour and chocolate chips), how to store the cookies, etc. Many cookies also list variations to try. There’s an extensive front section with advice on everything from equipment to ingredients. I love that each recipe includes both measurements and weights. I’ve recently started using weights when baking and have found it to be very easy, as long as you’ve got a good scale that will “tare” to zero. Since I had some egg whites in my fridge, I decided to try out her recipe for meringue cookies and was successful even without a pastry bag. There are many more that I look forward to trying soon!

Thank you to NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

A must have cookie book! Rose covers everything from simple cookies to more complicated ones with ease. My favorite part of the book, other than all the great recipes, is that the ingredients were presented in baker formulas along with standard baking measurements.

This cookbook will have you coming back again and again, with it's standard recipe at the beginning and then ways to switch it up with different mix-in ingredients at the end. Leaves endless opportunities to never make the same cookies again!

I can't wait for the 2021 Holiday season to be able to gift this to all the bakers I know.

As a home baker I enjoy reading and looking at new cookbooks dealing with baking. The Cookie Bible is a great one to add to your collection. If you have any questions about baking this book will have the answers. Problems with a cookie you will find the answers. Looking for a specific cookie, if it isn't here you won't find it anywhere else. She gives all kinds of tips and tricks to baking the perfect cookie. Many of these I will start using in my baking. Recipes are given in grams and cups to make it more universally acceptable. I love having pictures of the recipes and the pictures of the cookies are making my mouth water.

Buy this cookie cookbook and refer to it often. Try something new. Learn some background on some of the recipes. Keep the cookie jar filled with all kinds of special cookies. Your family will thank you.

Granted an early release copy by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book was really good! I want to make all the cookies from this book! Try it for yourself

This cookbook gives so many options of cookies to make. I could and would gain 100 pounds! Great photography, easy to read recipes and descriptions. The book covers all types of options and have placed them in an order that will be easy to locate. I can't wait to spend a weekend baking and gifting plates of cookies! Highly recommend for when you Pinterest account it down. It will be a great go to cookbook.