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You Can't Judge a Cookie by Its Cutter: Make 100 Cookie Designs with Only a Handful of Cookie Cutters
The big new idea in cookie transformations-- using a few cookie cutters and a twist of the wrist to create 100 totally unique and fun cookie designs!
Dubbed "the most creative baker I know" by Ina Garten, cookie expert Patti Paige reveals the secrets behind her famous decorating techniques and dough recipes. Known for her irresistibly playful cookie designs, Patti shows how, with a change of perspective and her decorating tips, a single cookie cutter is the only tool you need to make a Chick that will transform, into French Fries, a Hen, and a Dog!
A pumpkin-shaped cookie morphs into a bunch of bananas or into George Washington's profile; a tea cup into a stork or graduation cap; a ghost into a cat; a football helmet into a bird on a nest or an elephant; a gift box into a spider; or Santa into a turkey , and much more. Plus, Patti shares her seven favorite cookie dough recipes from classic vanilla sugar cookies to vegan gingerbread, and all the tools, tips, techniques and resources needed to create your own transformations in the kitchen - even how to make your own cookie cutters.
Dubbed "the most creative baker I know" by Ina Garten, cookie expert Patti Paige reveals the secrets behind her famous decorating techniques and dough recipes. Known for her irresistibly playful cookie designs, Patti shows how, with a change of perspective and her decorating tips, a single cookie cutter is the only tool you need to make a Chick that will transform, into French Fries, a Hen, and a Dog!
A pumpkin-shaped cookie morphs into a bunch of bananas or into George Washington's profile; a tea cup into a stork or graduation cap; a ghost into a cat; a football helmet into a bird on a nest or an elephant; a gift box into a spider; or Santa into a turkey , and much more. Plus, Patti shares her seven favorite cookie dough recipes from classic vanilla sugar cookies to vegan gingerbread, and all the tools, tips, techniques and resources needed to create your own transformations in the kitchen - even how to make your own cookie cutters.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published November 4, 2014
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August 3, 2022
Very good gluten-free lemon lime cookie recipe. This book is incredibly detailed, for me a bit too much but maybe perfect for someone baking for a living who wants all the tips. You'd have to have the same cookie cutters she has to duplicate her cookies exactly but I appreciate the idea to think outside the box and look at the cookie cutters you have and try to imagine them as other things.
May 4, 2019
I bought this book just a way to get more out of my sugar cookie hobby. I like her creative ideas and she has some very simple designs.
January 3, 2021
This is a neat book. It lets you see how to use a cookie cutter in more than one way.
November 12, 2014
Thank you for offering this book as a GoodReads giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
I received this lovely, hard cover 270+ page book today. I love the idea of making the most of what you have (in this case a handful of cookie cutters) and with a little creativity to make so much more!
With just 25 cookie-cutter shapes, the author explores 100 different cookie designs. Granted, I don't know when I'll feel inspired to make cookies in the shape of a hair dryer or a bowl full of noodles, but there are many other fun ideas. For example, using a teddy bear cutter to make X's and O's for Valentines or a wedding cake cutter to make super cute witches shoes for Halloween. Each design is designated as beginner, intermediate or advanced.
In addition to the cookie ideas, the author also covers a wide list of supplies, several cookie and icing recipes, instructions on mixing colors and decorating, and much more. A very fun book that I look forward to using with my children many times in the years to come!
I received this lovely, hard cover 270+ page book today. I love the idea of making the most of what you have (in this case a handful of cookie cutters) and with a little creativity to make so much more!
With just 25 cookie-cutter shapes, the author explores 100 different cookie designs. Granted, I don't know when I'll feel inspired to make cookies in the shape of a hair dryer or a bowl full of noodles, but there are many other fun ideas. For example, using a teddy bear cutter to make X's and O's for Valentines or a wedding cake cutter to make super cute witches shoes for Halloween. Each design is designated as beginner, intermediate or advanced.
In addition to the cookie ideas, the author also covers a wide list of supplies, several cookie and icing recipes, instructions on mixing colors and decorating, and much more. A very fun book that I look forward to using with my children many times in the years to come!
November 8, 2014
I received You Can't Judge a Cookie by Its Cutter as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
As the holiday season approaches, I find myself digging out a dusty plastic grocery bag of cookie cutters--some date back to my mother's childhood in the 1960s, others were acquired during my lifetime. You Can't Judge a Cookie by Its Cutter is chock full of great, innovative ideas to turn classic cutter shapes like the heart and Santa and turn them into a whole selection of new designs.
It's a much larger book than I expected, and I admit, many of the designs are above my skill level. But it's got some great ideas for cookies that can be made at any season, not just during the last couple months of the year. I look forward to breaking this one out in the next few weeks and seeing what kind of results I can muster.
As the holiday season approaches, I find myself digging out a dusty plastic grocery bag of cookie cutters--some date back to my mother's childhood in the 1960s, others were acquired during my lifetime. You Can't Judge a Cookie by Its Cutter is chock full of great, innovative ideas to turn classic cutter shapes like the heart and Santa and turn them into a whole selection of new designs.
It's a much larger book than I expected, and I admit, many of the designs are above my skill level. But it's got some great ideas for cookies that can be made at any season, not just during the last couple months of the year. I look forward to breaking this one out in the next few weeks and seeing what kind of results I can muster.
December 10, 2014
Have you fallen into a cookie making rut? Maybe it’s time to take a cookie cutter approach--with a twist in perspective! A new book in WNPL’s collections, You Can’t Judge a Cookie by its Cutter by Patti Paige illustrates how to make 100 different cookie designs with just a few cookie cutters.
Have a heart shaped cookie cutter in your pantry? You too can make a pumpkin, strawberry or fish cookie from the exact same cutter. While the techniques illustrated might seem somewhat advanced, the author assists novice bakers in gaining confidence by providing recipes, color mixing suggestions, troubleshooting tips and lists of equipment.
This colorful and playful book would make a great gift for someone who is already a baker, with an artistic eye. Think outside your cookie box and give this cookbook a try! (Sandy)
Have a heart shaped cookie cutter in your pantry? You too can make a pumpkin, strawberry or fish cookie from the exact same cutter. While the techniques illustrated might seem somewhat advanced, the author assists novice bakers in gaining confidence by providing recipes, color mixing suggestions, troubleshooting tips and lists of equipment.
This colorful and playful book would make a great gift for someone who is already a baker, with an artistic eye. Think outside your cookie box and give this cookbook a try! (Sandy)
February 10, 2016
This is a free book from First reads. Good book that I have genuinely enjoyed reading. I bake a lot, there are so many new tips to me in this book, I loved it. Ball Head Pins for example, I never would have thought. Paint brushes, I can't wait to try. The tip about buying multiple piping tips to eliminate the color problem, what a good idea. This book is going to make my life easier. I like the rating scale, the photos that accompany the instructions, there's just so much good information in this book. The instructions are easy to follow. The cookie recipe I made went over great with the kids. Wonderful book I can't wait to try it all.
Update: I have loved using this book since November of 14, wonderful knowledge contained here.
Update: I have loved using this book since November of 14, wonderful knowledge contained here.
November 24, 2014
Some of the ideas presented in this book are really creative. My sister just gave me a bunch of cookie cutters, so I'll be trying some of these ideas out. I like how the frosting recipes and coloring ideas are included in the book. I also appreciate the directions on how to use the frosting as some of my past attempts have been rather messy, for the cookies as well as my kitchen.
I received this book from Goodreads for an honest review. I appreciate the opportunity.
I received this book from Goodreads for an honest review. I appreciate the opportunity.
December 5, 2014
I received a free copy of this book.
A great cookbook for creative bakers. Patti Paige shows you how to decorate cookies to create different designs, using the same shapes/cookie cutters. For example, a cutter shaped like a ghost can also be decorated to look like Indian corn, a witch, or a cat. It's all in how the cookie is decorated (painted). Very clever. This is an inspiring book with excellent photos and instructions.
A great cookbook for creative bakers. Patti Paige shows you how to decorate cookies to create different designs, using the same shapes/cookie cutters. For example, a cutter shaped like a ghost can also be decorated to look like Indian corn, a witch, or a cat. It's all in how the cookie is decorated (painted). Very clever. This is an inspiring book with excellent photos and instructions.
December 16, 2014
Thank you to Goodreads for this book.
With the holiday season upon us, it was the perfect opportunity to get into this book.
This book is full of information from how to make different cookie batters and how to make cookie cutters so you can make many more shapes.
There are directions on icings and how to pipe so you can decorate the cookies.
The various shapes are separated into three different levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. The recipes are easy to follow.
With the holiday season upon us, it was the perfect opportunity to get into this book.
This book is full of information from how to make different cookie batters and how to make cookie cutters so you can make many more shapes.
There are directions on icings and how to pipe so you can decorate the cookies.
The various shapes are separated into three different levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. The recipes are easy to follow.
November 11, 2014
Some of the choices of what they made from the cookie cutters seemed a little odd to me. Did have some cute ideas tho.
January 27, 2015
Most where fun to make but some didn't turn out as nice as I would have liked and they weren't as easy to do as I would have liked. I received this book from GoodReads first reads.
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