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All kinds of cookies from bars to 3 ways to make chocolate chip cookie, peanut butter brownies. It is a must have for your cookie book shelf!

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I have very few cookbooks since I find most of my recipes online, but I plan on purchasing a copy of this one. I made a couple of cookies from this book, chewy chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin, and they were delicious. I love how this book is filled with all the normal cookie variations with several unique ones as well. I’d like to eventually try making every cookie in the book. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes to bake and it would make a great gift as well.

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This was my first time reviewing a cook book. It was a joy checking out all of the recipes. The book is well put together, and I enjoyed making a couple of the recipes. Yummy

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I've gotten my hands on several cookbooks and have been trying my hand at several dishes, from vegan to deserts and snacks and am rolling myself over to my computer to share my opinions.

100 Cookies from Sarah Kieffer is a great recipe book for someone like me who likes to cook but don't usually take the time to do so. And as someone who loves cookies and the other delectable treats included here.

I stayed basic with my attempts from the book and found the results to be wonderful. My decision to stick with simple recipes has more to do with my energy level than the recipes themselves. Each recipe, even the ones I looked over but didn't make, were straightforward in their presentation. As an experienced amateur cook (in other words, someone who is older and spent most of his life fixing his own meals) I feel comfortable tackling any recipe in the book. None were either too daunting or too poorly explained.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who has a bit of a sweet tooth but hates to pay store prices for mediocre quality snacks. By making them yourself you know what is in there and, as you experiment, you can adjust recipes to suit your tastes.

Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.

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So much YUM in one book! Lots of delicious recipes with pictures, which is always a plus to me! How I’ve never made Blondies is beyond me but now I have a delicious recipe and will be making them all the time.

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An amazing books filled with cookie recipes! As someone who bakes a small repertoire of cookies, it is awesome to see the variety in this book and I look forward to challenging myself with more fancy cookies! I also adore the last section with some very handy hacks (like making your own whipped cream and caramel shards).

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This cookbook is a must have for cookie lovers! There are, obviously, cookies for all different tastes and the directions are clear and concise. I love that this cookie book is very up-to-date, even including recipes for Pan-Banged Cookies, a new-ish trend in cookie baking.

There is also a good range of difficulty in this book for both beginner and advanced bakers. I especially loved that the recipes include both weight and measures for the ingredients. So nice to have the option based on your preference.

And this book also has gorgeous photos to go along with the recipes. If you love cookies, like I do, you'll love this book!

I received a free ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

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Tried some of these recipes and enjoyed the outcome.
Easy to follow recipes as well as ingredients.

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This Gem is a cookie lover's dream come true!! It has all your favorites and then some, all in one beautifully photographed, well-written cookie book that you will reach for constantly!! I LOVED this book, I am a cookie fanatic and this book did NOT disappoint! You have your classics, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bar Cookies, Pan Banging cookies, and Sandwich cookies! 100 Cookies was fantastic and the only disappointment is that the recipes were so good, they came to an end all too quickly!

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Thank you #netgalley, #chroniclebooks and #sarahkieffer for this advanced copy.

What an amazing cookbook! I have been looking for a comprehensive cookie baking book and this is it. Amazing pictures, delish recipes and on that subject very easy and informative to follow.

I will be purchasing a copy of this cookbook when it is released.

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I'm always here for additional recipes! The book is laid out really well and it's an engaging text! Definitely a great resource for any level of baker.

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Some very original recipes that I am so happy to have made! This is definitely a keeper, and both new and practiced bakers alike can use it. I'm glad I was able to get an ARC during Shelter-In-Place times specifically, it definitely made life sweeter. I liked how the chapters were divided. My favorite thing I made was the peanut butter & marshmallow brownies!

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All of the recipes look delicious and seem easy to follow. The pictures make this book wonderful to look at. I can't wait to start actually baking!

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Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review .

I think I gained 10lbs just reading through some of the recipes in this book , everything looks so delicious and the recipes look like ones I’d be willing to try . I will need to get a copy of this book for my kitchen and start from #1 and try them all !

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decent selection of classics, variations and some new ones to those wanting to make a variety of cookies. Recipes seems easy enough to understand.

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While being stuck at home I was happy to get a early copy of this book to help make some baked goods. I really appreaciated the variety of baked goods especially the amount of brownies (since those are my favorites). I liked all the extras included such as the ice cream recipe to really elevate your cookies. I really appreacited the pictures of each treat to help you compare if you did it correctly. I made the pan banging Chocolate Chip cookies and they were delicious and huge!!! The recipe was easy to follow and I appreciate that the measurements were also in grams. I also appreciate that most of the recipes were pretty short. My one complaint is that how many servings of each treat was initially hard to find but once you knew where to look it was okay. Also there was no overall baking time anywhere which I always appreciate to at least give me an initial estimate of how much time I need to set aside.

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Apparently I am the only person bothered by the fact that "100 Cookies" does not have 100 cookie recipes. It has bar recipes as well as ice cream recipes. That is of course fine in a book of an alternate title. The recipes are good enough, but I have trouble getting past the promise of 100 cookies.

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5 STARS, munching on cookies ★★★★★
This book is for… both those who seek the easy but enchanting and those in the mood for some extravaganza.

⤐ Overall.
I only requested this because all the isolation got me into the mood for baking. 100 cookies sure kept me occupied during all the evenings I had to find substitutes for dinner or movie night with friends. Thus, I will shamelessly purchase this book once it's published. Neither the design nor the recipes are in any way unobtrusive, no matter the skills level of the individual dish. There's unusual combinations such as the White Chocolate, Rosemary and Apricot Cookies, exotic treasures (Toasted Sesame Cookies) but also undeniable allrounders such as Brown Sugar Cookies.

I love the fact that Sarah provides a picture for every recipe - I'm a visual person and don't care for a recipe if there's no photograph of the result provided. The conversion tables included towards the end deserve special mentioning. They make away with untimely interruptions to check out conversion guidelines for cups, Fahrenheit and ounces. The extensive index should be an incredible asset to your search requests.

⤐ The book is structured as follows.
THE CLASSICS
BROWNIES + BLONDIES
FRUITEXTRAVAGANZA
THE NEXT LEVEL
TIME TO PLAY
PAN-BANGING COOKIES
MIX + MATCH
EXTRAS

Music to Bake to
Conversions
Bibliography
Resources
Acknowledgements
Index

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The recipes are divided into chapters on The Classics, Brownies & Blondies, Fruit Extravaganza, The Next Level ("recipes... elevated for your holiday and dinner party needs"), Time to Play ("trendy takes on classics"), Pan-Banging Cookies (technique), Mix & Match (fillings for cookie sandwiches), and Extras (other items - pie dough, fillings, ice cream, etc.). The majority of recipes have a mouth-watering color photo of the finished cookies. There are a lot of recognizable items in here, but many that are more unique or an elevated version of a standard. This is the kind of cookie book where anyone can find something to make, whether they are looking for a perfect chocolate chip cookie or wanting to try a new flavor combination, like the Chocolate Basil Brownies.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I have made an embarrassing amount of cookies thanks to this book, each batch has turned out better than the last. Every recipe was easy to follow and made everyone in my house feel like they can help without messing it up.

This book is full of classic recipes for cookies you've always loved as well as cookies you've never heard of. I love how it is broken up into eight sections and includes the level of difficulty. I loved the tips and tricks that this book shares, it's so much more than just basic recipes.

The photos in the book will make you hungry but will also inspire you to bake. This book is both beautiful and helpful. If you're looking for a cute gift, be sure to add this book to your shopping list.

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