"While cookbooks come and go, this little gem will be the one that stays in the kitchen, close at hand." - Chef Michele Brown, Professor of Culinary & Pastry Arts

Written in an easy-to-follow, conversational tone, the 101 Easy Peasy Cookie Recipes cookbook contains recipes so simple that bakers of all levels will enjoy making cookie after delectable cookie.

A wide range of deliciously easy recipes are included. Cookie lovers will find everything from ultra-simple Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies and Chewy Chocolatey Butterscotch Bars that can be prepared without even turning on the oven to Sweet Graham Scotchies and Oranges and Cream Cookies that require no more effort than dropping spoonfuls of dough onto cookie sheets.

Recipes such as mouthwatering Root Beer Frosties and Marvelous Maple Drops are also included for when bakers are feeling a little bit more adventurous and would like to top off their creations with a scrumptiously sweet helping of frosting.

No matter which recipe you decide to try first, you can be sure that the remaining 100 will soon follow because these cookies are so delicious you simply won't be able to resist trying them all. But that's okay. These recipes are so easy peasy that whipping up another batch will be a snap.

Sample recipes from the 101 Easy Peasy Cookie Recipes cookbook

Colossal Double Chocolate White Chip Cookies

Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat eggs and vanilla extract into butter mixture. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Stir in milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chips, and nuts. Drop by level 1/4-cupfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Oranges and Cream Cookies

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2-3 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 package (12 ounces) white chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in egg and orange peel. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in white chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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