The Perfect Cookie: Your Ultimate Guide to Foolproof Cookies, Brownies & Bars by the editors at America's Test Kitchen is a delectable assortment of more than 200 recipes for creating traditional, seasonal, sandwich style, no-bake and decorative cookies with something for absolutely everyone on the cookie-brownie-bar spectrum. Gluten-free recipes abound, with variations on traditional cookie recipes and special creations, as well as an informative section that demystifies the art and science behind tasty gluten-free baking.
By testing each recipe several times to understand why it works and how to create the best version, the team of cooks at America's Test Kitchen make it easy for readers to experiment with chewy and crunchy textures, favorite classics and creative flavor combinations. The full-page color photographs accompanying each recipe serve as inspiration for novice and experienced bakers alike. And those who prefer to stay out of the kitchen will surely enjoy what is possibly the ultimate in cookie porn. --Shahina Piyarali, writer and reviewer