I’d give you a cookie, but I ate it.

-Cookie MOnster

February is a time of LOVE! There is no better thing to love than COOKIES!

Did you know that the word “cookie” comes from the Dutch “koekje,” meaning little cake. British people call them biscuits. One type of “cookie” originated in Persia in 7th century AD. As people started to travel throughout the world, cookies became popular food to pack because they stayed fresh for a long time.

The chocolate chip cookie is America’s most popular cookie which actually was created by accident. Ruth Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, added broken chocolate bar pieces into her cookie batter thinking that they would melt. They didn’t and the Chocolate Chip Cookie was born (nom!nom!nom!)

The world’s first chocolate chip cookie was about the size of a quarter. The world’s biggest chocolate chip cookie was baked by the  Immaculate Baking Co. and weighed over 40,000 pounds. It also happens to be Cookie Monster’s fave cookie!

So, ready to get your cookie on? To show our love to you, here are some titles that might inspire. Don’t forget to share with a friend! Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Cooking with Teens: Cookies

Sally’s cookie addiction : irresistible cookies, cookie bars, shortbread, and more from the creator of Sally’s baking addiction [electronic resource] / Sally McKenney

Bake exquisite cookies, bars, and doughs perfectly every time with Sally’s Cookie Addiction, the long-awaited follow-up to baking addict and food blogger Sally McKenney’s popular cookbook, Sally’s Baking Addiction. A world of baking wonder awaits you and all the lucky people you’ll share these treats with.

Are you ready to sink your teeth into Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies? How about Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies or Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies? Featuring a mouthwatering selection of cookiescookie barscookie dough dipsslice-and-bakesno-bakes, and more, Sally’s Cookie Addiction features dozens of exciting flavors, including chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter, sugar, coconut, lemon, s’more, and oatmeal, oh my!

The best part? In Sally’s Cookie Addiction, Sally will tell you how to make each and every cookie in the book ahead of time. So, if you want to start preparing for the holidays, or if you just like keeping cookie dough in your freezer for those critical cookie emergencies, this is your source.

The ultimate cake mix cookie book: more than 375 delectable cookie recipes that begin with a box of cake mix [electronic resource] / Camilla V. Saulsbury

Simple cookie recipes to treasure

The age-old delight of homemade cookies just got easier. With The Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie Book, you’ll find that the secret to some of the tastiest, easiest, and most irresistible cookies imaginable begins with a convenient box of cake mix. With a few extra ingredients, turns of a spoon, and whirs of a mixer, a simple box of cake mix can transform anyone into a prize cookie baker. This mouthwatering collection features more than 375 drop, filled, and bar cookie options; all-American favorites along with classic European treats; and recipes perfect for baking novices, including:
�Triple-chocolate gooey bars
�Banana monkey bars
�Strawberry cream cheese thumbprints
�Pistachio-cherry biscotti
�Carmel chocolate chip cookies
�And much more…

Taste of home cookies, pies, & cakes : bake up 368 sweet sensations with three cookbooks in one!

Life is short…eat dessert first! It’s easier than ever to enjoy a sweet indulgence with Taste of Home’s latest 3-in-1 cookbook—Cookies, Cakes & Pies! Whether you’re looking for a sweet nibble with morning coffee, a piece of cake to top off a weeknight dinner or a luscious pie for a holiday buffet, the 368 sweets in this keepsake cookbook are sure to fit the bill.

Cookies: Do you like yours chewy or crunchy? No matter the preference, you’ll find it among this cute collection of more than 100 cookies—perfect for classroom treats, bake-sale contributions, after-school snacks, lunch-bag surprises and more. Fill your cookie jar with any of the must-try bites from the sections “Slice-and-Bake Classics,” “Drop Cookies,” “No-Fuss Treats,” “Shaped Cookies” or “Holiday Bites.”

Cakes: From workweek delights to special-occasion desserts, cakes end any meal on a special note. Turn here for chocolate sensations, angel-food delights and cakes that come together easily with a boxed mix. You’ll find a special section of cheesecakes as well as frosty ice cream cakes perfect for warm-weather fun.

Pies: Nothing warms hearts like a home-baked pie. From their buttery crusts to their luscious fillings, these time-honored desserts always bring smiles and happy endings to memorable meals. Here, you’ll find chapters dedicated to fruit pies, berry delights, frosty favorites, decadent chocolate and nut pies, and even a few lip-smacking tarts!

Brownies & bars / editor, Amy Glander

From simple to spectacular, brownies and bars just may be the most perfect treats in a family cooks recipe box. After all, whether you’re looking for a lunchbox surprise, an after-dinner delight, a proven bake-sale hit or a popular potluck finale, these classic sweets are always welcome solutions. No matter what the occasion, the scrumptious 263 handheld treats in Taste of Home Brownies & Bars are sure to please!

The pros from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen approved and selected the recipes for this special must-have cookbook—each dessert is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth of everyone in your household.

In addition, a chapter devoted to speedy sweets and a “5-Ingredient” icon helps today’s bakers whip up a favorite even when the kitchen clock is ticking. A “Freeze It” icon even spotlights those snacks the hold up in the freezer! Baking a sweet sensation has never been easier.

Hello, cookie dough : 110 doughlicious confections to eat, bake & share / Kristen Tomlan

Safe-to-eat cookie doughs and baked treats from the creator of the world’s first edible cookie dough shop

Finally, you can eat cookie dough how you’ve always craved it: straight from the mixing bowl! In her rule-breaking first book, Kristen Tomlan, the Queen of Cookie Dough, spills her secrets about how to make cookie dough safe-to-eat and all of the best ways to enjoy it. Kristen is sharing 110 decadent recipes–a mix of fan favorites from her famous New York City confectionery and never-before-seen creations–each with an innovative twist.HELLO, COOKIE DOUGHis filled with recipes for cookie dough lovers at every age and skill level. All 40 flavors, spanning the classic to the wildly creative, are ready to eat off the spatula OR can be baked into perfect, chewy cookies. Kristen’s baked creations are equally tempting, with treats like cookie dough-stuffed cinnamon rolls, deep dish skillet cookies, and molten cookie dough cupcakes. Sprinkled throughout are her tips on perfecting your confections plus easy swaps to make the recipes gluten-free or vegan. Since cookie dough is best when shared, Kristen is serving up inspiration for all your party needs, including ideas for baby showers, weddings, ice cream parties, and the all-important girls’ night in.

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