If you love hand-held treats and desserts made to be shared, then look no further than Southern Living's new Collector's Edition – Best Cookies & Bars. Master all of your - favorites-and new twists on classic treats-with step-by-step recipes for drop, filled, and rolled cookies, bars and brownies, frostings and fillings, even homemade candy. This mouthwatering guide features more than 100 sure-fire recipes with beautiful step-by-step photography, plus tips and tricks for achieving the best results-all from the experts in the Southern Living Test Kitchen, the authority on Southern cooking. Delight family and friends with all-American classics including Outrageous Peanut Butter Cookies, Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Lemon Meltaways, and the best Brownies. Also included are Southern favorites such as Chocolate Dipped Pecan Cookies, Mississippi Praline Macaroons, Pecan Sandies, and of course Pecan and Lemon Bars. You'll impress everyone with the sophisticated and flavorful homemade goodies that you'll create, all with the help of Southern Living.
Baking 101: Know Your Ingredients • A well-stocked pantry lets you bake a batch when the mood strikes.
A Baker's Dozen Tips For Cookie Rookies • Our Test Kitchen pros share the best baking advice they’ve learned over the years.
Drop Cookies • These cookies—which are simply mixed together and spooned right onto a baking sheet—are full of nostalgia. It’s hard to forget the delicious taste of Outrageous Peanut Butter Cookies (page 13). We’ve also turned our most famous cake into a cookie with Hummingbird Oatmeal Cookies (page 22).
Filled Cookies • There’s a delicious surprise to be found inside each of these sweet treats. From chocolate and toffee to lemon and blackberry, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to try our Cornmeal Thumbprints (page 30), which marry sweet Southern cornbread with tangy Tomato Jam.
Rolled Cookies • Clear off your countertop and get the flour ready—these cookies require either a rolling pin or your hands. The results are worth it: See our picture-perfect treats like Pecan Sandies (page 48) and Chocolate-Orange Swirls (page 58). We’ve even invented something new: Gritscotti (page 50), which is biscotti made with grits.
Bars & Brownies • Cookie meets cake in this delicious assortment of handheld treats. We’ve given a few old favorites a fresh twist, like Creamy Orange Crispy Treats (page 74) and Apple Hello Dolly Bars (page 70). This holiday season, try Caramel-Pecan Bars (page 77), which are basically mini pecan pies.
Confections • You’ll find a decadent treat for every occasion here, from truffles and toffee to mints and marshmallows. Looking to give a gift? These delightful candies—we love no-bake Bourbon Balls (page 89) and old-school Potato Candy (page 90)—are the perfect size for wrapping at the holidays or sending as a hostess gift.
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