Bake your way around the world with the ultimate collection of 300 irresistible authentic and
delicious cookie recipes from nearly 100 countries Whether enjoyed at breakfast with afternoon
tea on holidays or as a late-night snack cookies are a universally beloved treat. In Crumbs
food writer recipe developer and self-confessed baking obsessive Ben Mims takes home cooks on
a delicious tour across countries and cultures presenting a sweet and satisfying guide to
crumbly crunchy chewy desserts - from Snickerdoodles Date-Filled Maamoul and Almond
Macaroons to Cardamom Biscuits Italian Waffle Cookies and Okinawan Brown Sugar Shortbread.
Organized geographically Crumbs is chock-full of old-world and modern classics and intriguing
local recipes from more than 100 countries. Each begins with a fascinating origin story
followed by clear step-by-step instructions and notes on regional variations. Beginners will
appreciate Mims's introduction to essential equipment ingredients and techniques such as
shaping rolling and slicing while bakers of all skill levels will find inspiration in the
bounty of recipes each carefully tested and perfected for home kitchens. Richly illustrated
and easy to navigate the book features gorgeous photographs and special icons designating
dairy-free gluten-free vegetarian and vegan recipes as well as approachable easy-to-make
options that come together in 30 minutes or less. Recipes include: Chocolate-Glazed
Elisenlebkuchen Danish Pepper and Spice Cookies Egyptian Stuffed Eid Cookies Filipino
Powdered Milk Shortbreads French Macarons Icelandic Gingerbread Malaysian Milky Cashew
Cookies Nigerian Coconut Macaroon Balls Pakistani Cumin Seed Cookies Portuguese Biscoitos
Puerto Rican Guava and Almond Thumbprint Cookies Rugelach Spanish Almendrados Shrewsbury
Biscuits Speculaas Sri Lankan Crunchy Sugar Cookies Syrian Sesame and Pistachio Cookies
Thai Rolled Wafer Cookies Venezuelan Shortbread Cookies and Welsh Griddled Currant Cookies
plus international variations on wedding cookies Christmas cookies and other sweet treats for
special celebrations.
