For those short on time but long on cookie love, Slice & Bake Cookies comes to the rescue! Elinor Klivans, the baking expert behind Big Fat Cookies and Cupcakes! , shares 50 recipes that are quick to mix up, stash in the refrigerator or freezer, and have at the ready to slice and bake whenever a sweet craving strikes. From classics such as old-fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies and Linzer hearts to modern takes on savory cookies and crackers, the recipes collected here fit the bill for any impromptu get-together. With a rundown of ingredients and baking equipment-plus tips on decorating, serving, storing, and even shipping-freshly baked, warm-from-the-oven cookies will always be on hand.
Author Biography
Elinor Klivans is a noted cookbook author and food writer who has published articles for Bon AppEtit, Fine Cooking, Cooking Pleasures, and the Washington Post, among others. Her most recent cookbooks include Chocolate Cakes, the Essential Chocolate Chip, Fast Breads, Pot Pies, Big Fat Cookies, and Cupcakes!. A former pastry chef, she is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and lives in Camden, Maine.
