The Ultimate Chocolate Cookie Book
From Chocolate Melties to Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Biscotti to Black and Whites, With Dozens of Chocolate Chip Cookies and Hundreds More

By Bruce Weinstein, Mark Scarbrough

     Utter decadence for cookie lovers!

      Weinstein and Scarbrough add another cookbook to the Ultimate Series. This time it’s a collection of chocolate cookie recipes. The authors begin by giving credit to chemist Van Houter for what is known as the “Dutch-processed cocoa powder.” They include plenty of chocolate and cookie history at the front of the book, which makes for an interesting lesson while cooking with the young ones. At the start of each recipe is what the authors’ call a crunch-o-meter. It gives the cook an idea of the texture the cookie is supposed to be. There are plenty of “tips for success,” from positioning the rack to working with the chocolate. Equipment is important as well, so the authors go over the equipment needed. Expect a few tricks or secrets, along with a short list of special contents. The recipes are alphabetized as well in a reference list. Cooks will discover classic recipes mixed with present-day favorites, such as deep fried Oreos. Other recipes are Macaroons, Biscotti, and pretzels for starters, and there are dairy-free and gluten-free recipes. The variety is endless, and so is the enjoyment. Be sure to add this one to your cookbook collection.