Off the Library Shelf: New & Recommended Books

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Friday, January 09, 2009

Christmas Cookies by Lisa Zirn

Christmas Cookies: 50 Recipes to Treasure for the Holiday Season by Lisa B. Zirn, reviewed by Rhonda Farrell-Butler, Children’s and Teen Services Coordinator
(Morrow, 2008, 144 pages, $ 16.95)

This book captures the memories and the fun of growing up in a home where preparing for the holidays also included the special ritual of mixing, cutting, baking and decorating those special holiday cookies and treats.
These 50 wonderful recipes include delights such as filled and sandwich cookies, peanut brittle bars, no bake treats and child-friendly sweets. A special section gives tips on the best cookies to mail and how to host a holiday cookie swap and decorating party.
Whether you’ve baked for years or just starting, these colorful photographs makes Christmas Cookies an essential collection for the cooker baker.

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