Baking with Cookie Molds: Secrets and Recipes for Making Amazing Handcrafted Cookies for Your Christmas, Holiday, Wedding, Tea, Party, Swap, Exchange, or Everyday Treat
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- Title
- Baking with Cookie Molds: Secrets and Recipes for Making Amazing Handcrafted Cookies for Your Christmas, Holiday, Wedding, Tea, Party, Swap, Exchange, or Everyday Treat
- Author
- Watson, Anne L.
- Publisher
- Shepard Publications
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1620355078
- ISBN 13
- 9781620355077
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN BAKING (JULY 2014)
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN PARTY COOKING (JULY 2014)
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN CHRISTMAS COOKING (JULY 2014)
#1 KINDLE (US) BESTSELLER IN ANTIQUE KITCHENWARE (NOV. 2021)
SPECIAL NOTE! -- ANNE WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER ANY QUESTION OF YOURS AFTER READING THIS BOOK. ASK ON HER WEB SITE, AND YOU'LL NORMALLY HEAR BACK WITHIN HOURS!
Beautiful to look at but hard to use. That's the reputation of cookie molds. But should it be?
In this groundbreaking book, Anne L. Watson restores cookie molds to an honored place in the baker's kitchen by revealing long-lost secrets of their use. With Anne's techniques and recipes, tasty cookies with lovely, detailed designs will literally fall from the mold into your hand.
Learn how to make traditional molded cookies like speculaas, springerle, and shortbread, as well as modern ones like White Chocolate Lime Cookies and Orange Blossom Wedding Cookies. Learn the tricks of sandwich cookies, layer cookies, chocolate backing, and exhibition cookies. And learn about the molds themselves -- the many kinds, their history, the best places to find them, how to treat them, what makes a good one, and which to avoid entirely.
With nearly two dozen recipes and almost a hundred photos, "Baking with Cookie Molds" will quickly have you making cookies that both amaze and delight.
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Anne L. Watson is the author of a number of popular books on home crafts and lifestyle, as well as children's books and many novels. In a previous career, she was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne lives with her husband and photographer, Aaron Shepard, in Bellingham, Washington.
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"Expert instructions guarantee readers a frustration-free experience when using decorative metal, earthware, and wooden molds . . . After reading this, you'll want to snatch them up." -- Lisa Campbell, Library Journal, Sept. 15, 2015 -- STARRED REVIEW
"A tasty treat of practical cookie making, historical cookie-mold information, and a wide range of recipes, all served with appetizing sides of baking history and great photographs." -- Kirkus Reviews, June 16, 2015
"Anne L. Watson deserves big hugs from bakers everywhere for resurrecting the beautiful and tasty art of baking with cookie molds. Loaded with practical advice on everything from the care and cleaning of molds to proper recipe formulation and molding technique, 'Baking with Cookie Molds' provides all the know-how one needs to put retired molds back where they belong -- off walls and out of cupboards, and into action in our kitchens." -- Julia Usher, author, "Cookie Swap," and Director, International Association of Culinary Professionals
"Cookie molds are lovely to admire but often end up as part of your kitchen decor rather than as a baking tool. 'Baking with Cookie Molds' will inspire you to use those molds as they were intended -- to create strikingly beautiful cookies -- and shows that those cookies can be delicious as well! Detailed instructions and photographs make it feel like the author is right there in your kitchen, baking alongside you and guiding you through each step." -- Christina Banner, author, "How to Build a Gingerbread House"
"A must read for novice and avid bakers! Anne's story and vast knowledge of cookie molds keeps you entertained from beginning to end." -- Karen Giamalva, President and CEO, LetsBakeCookies
"Friendly, warm, and inviting." -- Ken Hamilton, The Springerle Baker
"A 'honey' of a collection of old and new secrets for shaping edible-art cookies -- with less effort and more success. Will do much to keep this tradition alive!" -- Gene Wilson, HOBI Cookie Molds
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN PARTY COOKING (JULY 2014)
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN CHRISTMAS COOKING (JULY 2014)
#1 KINDLE (US) BESTSELLER IN ANTIQUE KITCHENWARE (NOV. 2021)
SPECIAL NOTE! -- ANNE WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER ANY QUESTION OF YOURS AFTER READING THIS BOOK. ASK ON HER WEB SITE, AND YOU'LL NORMALLY HEAR BACK WITHIN HOURS!
Beautiful to look at but hard to use. That's the reputation of cookie molds. But should it be?
In this groundbreaking book, Anne L. Watson restores cookie molds to an honored place in the baker's kitchen by revealing long-lost secrets of their use. With Anne's techniques and recipes, tasty cookies with lovely, detailed designs will literally fall from the mold into your hand.
Learn how to make traditional molded cookies like speculaas, springerle, and shortbread, as well as modern ones like White Chocolate Lime Cookies and Orange Blossom Wedding Cookies. Learn the tricks of sandwich cookies, layer cookies, chocolate backing, and exhibition cookies. And learn about the molds themselves -- the many kinds, their history, the best places to find them, how to treat them, what makes a good one, and which to avoid entirely.
With nearly two dozen recipes and almost a hundred photos, "Baking with Cookie Molds" will quickly have you making cookies that both amaze and delight.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////
Anne L. Watson is the author of a number of popular books on home crafts and lifestyle, as well as children's books and many novels. In a previous career, she was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne lives with her husband and photographer, Aaron Shepard, in Bellingham, Washington.
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"Expert instructions guarantee readers a frustration-free experience when using decorative metal, earthware, and wooden molds . . . After reading this, you'll want to snatch them up." -- Lisa Campbell, Library Journal, Sept. 15, 2015 -- STARRED REVIEW
"A tasty treat of practical cookie making, historical cookie-mold information, and a wide range of recipes, all served with appetizing sides of baking history and great photographs." -- Kirkus Reviews, June 16, 2015
"Anne L. Watson deserves big hugs from bakers everywhere for resurrecting the beautiful and tasty art of baking with cookie molds. Loaded with practical advice on everything from the care and cleaning of molds to proper recipe formulation and molding technique, 'Baking with Cookie Molds' provides all the know-how one needs to put retired molds back where they belong -- off walls and out of cupboards, and into action in our kitchens." -- Julia Usher, author, "Cookie Swap," and Director, International Association of Culinary Professionals
"Cookie molds are lovely to admire but often end up as part of your kitchen decor rather than as a baking tool. 'Baking with Cookie Molds' will inspire you to use those molds as they were intended -- to create strikingly beautiful cookies -- and shows that those cookies can be delicious as well! Detailed instructions and photographs make it feel like the author is right there in your kitchen, baking alongside you and guiding you through each step." -- Christina Banner, author, "How to Build a Gingerbread House"
"A must read for novice and avid bakers! Anne's story and vast knowledge of cookie molds keeps you entertained from beginning to end." -- Karen Giamalva, President and CEO, LetsBakeCookies
"Friendly, warm, and inviting." -- Ken Hamilton, The Springerle Baker
"A 'honey' of a collection of old and new secrets for shaping edible-art cookies -- with less effort and more success. Will do much to keep this tradition alive!" -- Gene Wilson, HOBI Cookie Molds
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From the Inside Flap
GOT A QUESTION? JUST ASK ME! -- A NOTE FROM ANNE
Let's face it. No author can think of every single question you might have while reading the book. No matter how clear and complete it is, there's always a chance you'll find something you don't quite get or that doesn't quite fit your situation. So, what do you do?
If the book is one of mine, you can go to my Web site and ask me direct. I'll be glad to help! (But you might want to look through the rest of the book first, since the answer might come up later -- maybe in the FAQ at the end.)
I also use my Web site to describe new things I'm wondering about and trying and exploring. So, please do take a look!
/////////////////////////////////////////////////
"Excellent, spare-no-detail primer, ideal for cookie bakers of all skill and experience levels." -- Midwest Book Review, Nov. 2010
"A wonderful book not only for the seasoned baker but for the beginner also." -- Miss Lynn's Books & More, May 20, 2011
"The author's love for sharing her knowledge is obvious throughout her book. I highly recommend it." -- BookVisions (blog), June 18, 2011
"Has the answer to nearly every cookie molding question." -- Carol Myers, St. Nicholas Center (Web site)
"No baker should be without this book. . . . Chocolate Lime Cookies are right now my family's favorite." -- Babs Book Bistro (blog), July 4, 2011
"Like other well done works of art, a good molded cookie starts with a flawless canvas (the dough), a first-rate design (the mold), and a teacher who is a master of the craft (Anne L. Watson). Watson as a teacher is phenomenal, and her groundbreaking book is the reason why. [Her] recipes for springerle, speculaas, lebkuchen, shortbread, and more are tasty, detailed, and meticulous." -- Sue Ade, Bluffton Today, Oct. 5, 2011
"Finally, a book has been written that explains and shows how to use all types of cookie molds, stamps, and springerle rolling pins and molds correctly, along with recipes that actually taste good." -- Karen Hancock, Bella Online
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FULL REVIEW FROM KIRKUS REVIEWS, JUNE 16, 2015
A tasty treat of practical cookie making, historical cookie-mold information, and a wide range of recipes, all served with appetizing sides of baking history and great photographs.
Watson (Island Women Trilogy, 2015, etc.) adds to her collection of how-to books on soap and lotion making with a colorful collection of recipes, decorative cookie lore, and clear, practical advice for bakers of all levels. Starting with honest descriptions of her own failures -- some cookies were "flattened into unrecognizable blobs" -- she provides historical context for molded cookies of all types, along with her secret ingredient to ease the unmolding process and produce exquisite treats. Few cooks will be able to resist her enthusiastic and encouraging call to kitchen action: "You'll have to experiment a bit, but don't let that daunt you. Remember, when you experiment, you may not get cookies you like -- but the one thing you're sure to get is information, and that's always helpful!" But Watson's book has appeal outside the kitchen; she weaves in a Saint Nicholas story and a detailed cookie-making lesson with style. Also helpfully included is a FAQ section and extensive resources for purchasing molds or learning more. A "historic preservation architecture consultant" by trade, Watson is organized, thorough, and undeniably readable. Her guide is also surprisingly entertaining. While relating her first attempt at molding, she says, "Since my reason for buying the mold in the first place was the making of beautiful Saint Nicholas cookies, I was very disappointed. For all I knew, so was Saint Nicholas." Shepard, her husband, provides dozens of clearly labeled photos for mouthwatering visual inspiration.
Engaging, precise baking guide that will have readers heading for the kitchen with enthusiasm and confidence.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////
What are some of the ways you can use this book?
-- Learn to use a hand-me-down cookie mold.
-- Buy an antique or vintage cookie mold.
-- Choose a modern cookie mold of wood, clay (ceramic, stoneware), or silicone.
-- Find molds from sources like Brown Bag and House on the Hill.
-- Make traditional Christmas and holiday cookies.
-- Make Saint Nicholas cookies.
-- Mold gingerbread.
-- Make speculaas.
-- Make springerle.
-- Make other traditional Dutch, German, or Scandinavian cookies.
-- Bake award-winning cookies for cookie contests, competitions, bake offs, and county fairs.
-- Bake for cookie exchanges and swaps.
-- Bake for tea parties, weddings, and holiday gatherings.
-- Cookie decorating.
-- Cookie crafting.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////
MORE BOOKS BY ANNE L. WATSON
COOKIE MOLDS AROUND THE YEAR. In this companion to "Baking with Cookie Molds," Anne L. Watson presents cookies and molds for many holidays and all seasons, as well as for special interests and occasions -- weddings, kids, storytelling around the fireplace, and much more. With nearly 150 photos of molds, cookies, and processes, the book features new techniques and new recipes, along with a month-by-month diary of the seasons on San Juan Island, Watson's home.
CRAFTING WITH COOKIE MOLDS. In two earlier books, Anne L. Watson proved the worth of cookie molds in the modern kitchen. Now she shows how they shine in the craft room as well! Polymer clay is shaped by cookie molds and combined with other materials in over 30 unique and original mixed media projects, presented with full instructions and over 170 photos. You'll never look at cookie molds the same way again.
SMART HOUSEKEEPING. There's no shortage of so-called experts to cheerfully advise you on how to declutter, organize, and clean. With insight, wit, and common sense, this book cuts through the clutter of questionable and often silly advice to offer practical keys to reclaiming and maintaining your home.
SMART SOAPMAKING. Whether you've made melt-and-pour soap and want to move on -- or you've made traditional soap with slow, outmoded methods -- or you've never made a bar in your life -- you'll find "Smart Soapmaking" practical, helpful, and refreshing. Written by a former professional soapmaker, this book explodes the myths about soapmaking and shows you how to make luxurious soap from scratch with the least fuss and bother.
LIVING APART TOGETHER. There's one reason marriages and long-term relationships break up that is seldom acknowledged: Many committed couples would get along better if they weren't roommates. In this groundbreaking book, Anne L. Watson draws on personal experience to reveal the benefits of living separately and tells how you might make it work for yourself.
SKEETER: A CAT TALE. When a stray kitten romps into Lynne's life, she has no idea what she's getting into. As Lynne describes in letters to her friend Angie, Skeeter is all cat -- high-spirited, contrary, inventive, and so goofy that he reminds Lynne of her own nuttiest escapades. No one who meets Skeeter will ever be quite the same again.
Let's face it. No author can think of every single question you might have while reading the book. No matter how clear and complete it is, there's always a chance you'll find something you don't quite get or that doesn't quite fit your situation. So, what do you do?
If the book is one of mine, you can go to my Web site and ask me direct. I'll be glad to help! (But you might want to look through the rest of the book first, since the answer might come up later -- maybe in the FAQ at the end.)
I also use my Web site to describe new things I'm wondering about and trying and exploring. So, please do take a look!
/////////////////////////////////////////////////
"Excellent, spare-no-detail primer, ideal for cookie bakers of all skill and experience levels." -- Midwest Book Review, Nov. 2010
"A wonderful book not only for the seasoned baker but for the beginner also." -- Miss Lynn's Books & More, May 20, 2011
"The author's love for sharing her knowledge is obvious throughout her book. I highly recommend it." -- BookVisions (blog), June 18, 2011
"Has the answer to nearly every cookie molding question." -- Carol Myers, St. Nicholas Center (Web site)
"No baker should be without this book. . . . Chocolate Lime Cookies are right now my family's favorite." -- Babs Book Bistro (blog), July 4, 2011
"Like other well done works of art, a good molded cookie starts with a flawless canvas (the dough), a first-rate design (the mold), and a teacher who is a master of the craft (Anne L. Watson). Watson as a teacher is phenomenal, and her groundbreaking book is the reason why. [Her] recipes for springerle, speculaas, lebkuchen, shortbread, and more are tasty, detailed, and meticulous." -- Sue Ade, Bluffton Today, Oct. 5, 2011
"Finally, a book has been written that explains and shows how to use all types of cookie molds, stamps, and springerle rolling pins and molds correctly, along with recipes that actually taste good." -- Karen Hancock, Bella Online
/////////////////////////////////////////////////
FULL REVIEW FROM KIRKUS REVIEWS, JUNE 16, 2015
A tasty treat of practical cookie making, historical cookie-mold information, and a wide range of recipes, all served with appetizing sides of baking history and great photographs.
Watson (Island Women Trilogy, 2015, etc.) adds to her collection of how-to books on soap and lotion making with a colorful collection of recipes, decorative cookie lore, and clear, practical advice for bakers of all levels. Starting with honest descriptions of her own failures -- some cookies were "flattened into unrecognizable blobs" -- she provides historical context for molded cookies of all types, along with her secret ingredient to ease the unmolding process and produce exquisite treats. Few cooks will be able to resist her enthusiastic and encouraging call to kitchen action: "You'll have to experiment a bit, but don't let that daunt you. Remember, when you experiment, you may not get cookies you like -- but the one thing you're sure to get is information, and that's always helpful!" But Watson's book has appeal outside the kitchen; she weaves in a Saint Nicholas story and a detailed cookie-making lesson with style. Also helpfully included is a FAQ section and extensive resources for purchasing molds or learning more. A "historic preservation architecture consultant" by trade, Watson is organized, thorough, and undeniably readable. Her guide is also surprisingly entertaining. While relating her first attempt at molding, she says, "Since my reason for buying the mold in the first place was the making of beautiful Saint Nicholas cookies, I was very disappointed. For all I knew, so was Saint Nicholas." Shepard, her husband, provides dozens of clearly labeled photos for mouthwatering visual inspiration.
Engaging, precise baking guide that will have readers heading for the kitchen with enthusiasm and confidence.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////
What are some of the ways you can use this book?
-- Learn to use a hand-me-down cookie mold.
-- Buy an antique or vintage cookie mold.
-- Choose a modern cookie mold of wood, clay (ceramic, stoneware), or silicone.
-- Find molds from sources like Brown Bag and House on the Hill.
-- Make traditional Christmas and holiday cookies.
-- Make Saint Nicholas cookies.
-- Mold gingerbread.
-- Make speculaas.
-- Make springerle.
-- Make other traditional Dutch, German, or Scandinavian cookies.
-- Bake award-winning cookies for cookie contests, competitions, bake offs, and county fairs.
-- Bake for cookie exchanges and swaps.
-- Bake for tea parties, weddings, and holiday gatherings.
-- Cookie decorating.
-- Cookie crafting.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////
MORE BOOKS BY ANNE L. WATSON
COOKIE MOLDS AROUND THE YEAR. In this companion to "Baking with Cookie Molds," Anne L. Watson presents cookies and molds for many holidays and all seasons, as well as for special interests and occasions -- weddings, kids, storytelling around the fireplace, and much more. With nearly 150 photos of molds, cookies, and processes, the book features new techniques and new recipes, along with a month-by-month diary of the seasons on San Juan Island, Watson's home.
CRAFTING WITH COOKIE MOLDS. In two earlier books, Anne L. Watson proved the worth of cookie molds in the modern kitchen. Now she shows how they shine in the craft room as well! Polymer clay is shaped by cookie molds and combined with other materials in over 30 unique and original mixed media projects, presented with full instructions and over 170 photos. You'll never look at cookie molds the same way again.
SMART HOUSEKEEPING. There's no shortage of so-called experts to cheerfully advise you on how to declutter, organize, and clean. With insight, wit, and common sense, this book cuts through the clutter of questionable and often silly advice to offer practical keys to reclaiming and maintaining your home.
SMART SOAPMAKING. Whether you've made melt-and-pour soap and want to move on -- or you've made traditional soap with slow, outmoded methods -- or you've never made a bar in your life -- you'll find "Smart Soapmaking" practical, helpful, and refreshing. Written by a former professional soapmaker, this book explodes the myths about soapmaking and shows you how to make luxurious soap from scratch with the least fuss and bother.
LIVING APART TOGETHER. There's one reason marriages and long-term relationships break up that is seldom acknowledged: Many committed couples would get along better if they weren't roommates. In this groundbreaking book, Anne L. Watson draws on personal experience to reveal the benefits of living separately and tells how you might make it work for yourself.
SKEETER: A CAT TALE. When a stray kitten romps into Lynne's life, she has no idea what she's getting into. As Lynne describes in letters to her friend Angie, Skeeter is all cat -- high-spirited, contrary, inventive, and so goofy that he reminds Lynne of her own nuttiest escapades. No one who meets Skeeter will ever be quite the same again.
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