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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book

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This is the chocolate chip cookie book to end all chocolate chip cookie books. Sometimes you want a classic CC cookie, while sometimes you want a little *pazzaz*, and this book covers everything cc cookie related your heart could want.

I am a huge fan of when dessert books have simple formats, especially for recipes that really aren't fancy. This has the perfect layout, recipe, easy to follow instructions, a little blurb, some tips sprinkled through out, and the most drool worthy cookies. I saw the Peppermint White Chocolate Chip Chocolate Cookies page and I instantly felt ready to put on my santa hat and start baking.

This is going to be a great standard cookie book for people who love to bake desserts on a whim, and who aren't maybe dedicated to elaborate bakes. You cannot go wrong with some of these recipes, and they're all super easy to follow along with. My only wish is that it included measurements by weight, as I feel like that's always the most accurate way to bake. Regardless, there are definitely some recipes I've already tabbed for when my sweet tooth makes its appearance. *cough* Brown Butter Espresso Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies *cough*

Thank you Netgalley, Katie Jacobs, and Harper Celebrate for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Reading through this book readers are tempted with amazing chocolate chip cookie inspired recipes. I decided to jump in and actually make a recipe. I chose the Malted Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars since I had all of the ingredients on hand. Here is where the issues began to appear. I followed the recipe exactly. It was soon very obvious that this mixture was never going to fit in the 9x9 pan. I opted to go with a ox13 pan, and it filled the pan!! A novice baker would quickly have a hot mess in the bottom of the oven. Next came the issue of the bars never setting up. I cooked for even longer than the recommended time and it never set up. It was a complete waste of time and ingredients.

If you want a cookbook to read, this is a decent option. If you want a cookbook to actually use, run! I would give it zero stars based on this one recipe. Perhaps this is the one bad apple in the bunch? I am not going to try another recipe based on that theory!

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Just when bakers think they’ve nailed their go-to cookie, Katie Jacobs comes along with a meticulously curated trove of chocolate chip recipes that elevate the game beyond expectation. Jacobs is well-known for her unique party spreads in national magazines and for popular brands, in addition to her own long-standing website and social media presence. She shares universal tips that can expand to recipes outside of these gorgeously photographed pages. With recipes incorporating Hot Honey, Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan, and Tahini, but also a homemade dupe for Cookie Crisp Cereal (!), Jacobs embraces the fun of spins on ingredients and what they can accomplish. She devotes an entire chapter to vegan, paleo, and gluten free versions, too. Both essential and timeless, ‘The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book’ is a must for every kitchen

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Wow! is the only way to start this review. I was in Cookie heaven and I enjoyed every moment of it. So many wonderful recipes to try and taste and enjoy. The house smell wonderful and all the neighbours are banging down the door.

So many different recipes and different flavours that I really am going to try them all. It might take me a while but I will! Greta information, wonderful photos, easy to follow recipes and no overly crazy ingredients. And full of yummy chocolate chips. And I loved that they had the American and British measurements so most people from around the world can use this cookbook. I give it a big 5 Chocolate Chips!

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Celebrate for this delicious and yummy book to read and review. I loved it.

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I don’t really cook but I do like to bake, particularly cookies. Most baking books are beyond my talent level and seem overly complicated to me. This book full of variations on the basic classic is exceptional. It explained how and why results differ based on ingredients, measurements, and methods on an understandable way. Well written text and wonderful pictures of the results of every recipe. Best recipe book I have read in a very long time.

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This is a really neat cookbook! The recipes are alot of fun and unique! I love the Milk and Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake and the Chocolate Chip Cookies Cupcakes. This book gives recipes that put a twist on America's most well-known cookie! 10/10 - highly recommend!

* Special thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for allowing me access to a digital copy of the book before publication.*

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Beautiful looking cookies and so many amazing recipes!

Very easy to follow instructions. Very excited to try more of these recipes

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What a great cookbook! I love how it starts with a base cookie recipe and then does variation off of that. So many of these cookies sounds amazing! We will definitely be making some of them during the holidays! I like how the recipes are written. The pictures are great.

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So many delicious recipes in this yummy cookbook. This book is the only cookbook you need for baking cookies. So many yummy chococolate chip recipes to try.

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Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author, for the opportunity to read and give an honest review of this book.

Is there anyone out there that doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies?
Well, if that describes you, Katie even has a chip-free recipe for you in her new cookbook.

The recipes seem fresh and do-able. There isn’t anything with pages of ingredients or complex instructions. That makes this recipe book great for any baker’s library.

The photos are mouth watering and inspirational. I can’t decide which recipe to bake first. I am sure that there are many that will become family favorites.

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I never knew there were so many different types of chocolate chips cookie recipes. This book has a recipe for every kind of chocolate chip cookie you can imagine. She gives lots of pointers at the beginning of the book. Such as you need to lick the spoon. There is a reason for this. Pictures of what the cookies will look like using various size cookie scoops or hand rolled. Whether you melt the butter or soften the butter. These are very helpful tools. I loved the photo time line of making brown butter. I think I can do this now and know what to look for at every stage. There's the pictures when using different types of sugars, or eggs, of even frozen. This is a very informative cookbook aside from the 100 recipes that are included. If you want vegan, dairy free or gluten free recipes she has you covered. It's time to start baking. And baking better cookies.

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Beautiful book! Fantastic explanations on the science of baking which I’ve never seen in a cookie book.
I made 2 of the cookie recipes and they were amazing. I can’t wait to make more.
This will be the last cookie book you’ll ever need.

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Cookies! To start, it was great these recipes had a difficulty rating. American and British measurements were broken down as well, which is very useful not just for these recipes, but recipes that go beyond these cookies. There's cookie science, so you can understand exactly what is going on with your cookie.

This book is the ultimate cookie recipe book, look no further and if you think you already know how to bake a cookie, think again! There's all kinds of cookies to bake, and if you enjoy baking as much as cookies, there's recipes to tide you over for a long time, not to mention those that will stay your favourites. There are cookies, speciality cookies and bars, cakes, pies and giant cookies and the fun stuff!

I really enjoyed the forewords for each recipe and the personal touches. One of my favourites was the cast iron skillet cookie and finding out that the author still has a cast iron skillet from their grandmother. It was these touches and learning about the recipe that really give you confidence in the recipe.

The ultimate cookie cook book!

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I love reading cookbooks! This one is full of great recipes and variations on chocolate chip cookies. It's fun and well organized. A must for bakers.

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As a chocolate chip cookie fanatic, I was looking forward to this book and it absolutely knocked it out of the park. The amount of variety here is staggering- cookies, cakes, bars, brownies, toffee, waffles, fudge, pretzels, donuts, cheesecake...and the list goes on! In addition, there are also vegan and gluten-free options as well. But perhaps the most useful part of the book is the breakdown of common ingredients in chocolate chip cookie recipes and how different applications of them affect the resulting cookie. From the various butter types to the type of leavening agent used to the amount of flour, each difference and how it changes the cookie are explained in detail. An extremely informative cookbook.

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This is hands down the absolute best cookie recipe book I have ever had the pleasure of reading, and I’ve read many! I found myself bookmarking every page, each recipe just as delicious and tempting (if not more) than the one before. There’s a mouthwatering photo of every single recipe featured, which I love! It means you know what you’re aiming for. There’s something for absolutely everyone in here, from the beginner baker, to the more practised, from something simple, to the more elaborate and adventurous. There are top tips, clear step by step instructions, and a heartwarming intro to each recipe in the book. There’s even a section at the back that categorises the recipes into skill level, and season!
My only wish is that I had a physical hard copy, as this is definitely a cook book everyone needs to have in their collection.
Would wholeheartedly recommend.
Thank you to Harper Celebrate and Netgalley for an eARC of this book to read and review.

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This chocolate chip cookie-themed cookbook has everything a lover of the classic cookie will ever need! Recipes include several methods and consistencies of the titular cookie with tons of other cookie-themed creations including cake, ice cream, and edible cookie dough. There are several twists on the classic chocolate chip like chocolate chip cookie shortbread, cookie bars and brownies, and reverse chocolate chip cookies (chocolate cookies with white chips).

Recommended for all bakers, especially chocolate chip cookie lovers.

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Synopsis (from Netgalley, the provider of the book for me to review.)
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From cookie dough milkshakes to chocolate chip cheesecake to the classic recipe that started it all, The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book offers all the tips, tricks, photos, and recipes you need to bake the cookie of your dreams. Whether you're creating a cozy self-care treat, a celebration for loved ones, or the perfect gift for any occasion, chocolate chip cookies speak to the heart. In The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book, artist and cookie expert Katie Jacobs offers 100 recipes for every gift-giving season and reason, from fancy dinners to lunchbox goodies. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book is full of chocolate chip cookie how-tos, this beautifully detailed book is for experts, experimenters, and amateurs alike. Add to your baking expertise and dessert inspirations as you discover the cookie of your dreams.

Although I am more of an oatmeal raisin kind of girl (add in some chocolate chips and then it would fit in this book) hubby loves his CCC. The recipes in here are varied and if you cannot find a recipe in there that you like, there may be something wrong with you as there are 100 to choose from.
A great book for the baker in your life, it comes out in time for the start of holiday baking time, which is wonderful as you can test to see what ones you like, freeze them (Wrap them in paper marked TRIPE or KIDNEYS so that they don't disappear into hungry food-seeking tummies) and then not be rushed when mid-November rolls around. Great book.
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These recipes all look so so so yummy and like I need to try them all right now. I love that it's not just different versions of a chocolate cookie but so many variations of a cookie but also bars and cakes and more included as well. It also includes vegan and GF options which is amazing. I am always looking for good GF recipes I can make for friends. I really liked also how the beginning of the book talked a bit about the science of baking and how each ingredient works together and some tips and tricks to use while baking. I don't love a cookbook that has a long intro about some backstory but this introduction was 100% work it and will be so helpful! I honestly can't wait to try out all of these recipes and I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this cookbook when it releases!

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I received a free copy of, The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book, by Katie Jacobs, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I never realized how many recipes for chocolate chip cookies there are. This book made me so hungry for chocolate chip cookies. Nothing beats the smell or taste of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. I cannot wait to try some of the recipes out.

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