{"product_id":"the-ultimate-minnesota-cookie-book-100-best-recipes-from-the-star-tribunes-holiday-cookie-contest","title":"The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book: 100 Best Recipes from the Star Tribune's Holiday Cookie Contest","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lee Svitak Dean was the longtime food editor at the \u003ci\u003eStar Tribune, \u003c\/i\u003e where she guided the Taste section to multiple James Beard Awards, an Emmy, and national recognition as \"Best Food Section.\" She is author of \u003ci\u003eCome One, Come All: Easy Entertaining with Seasonal Menus\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Rick Nelson was the \u003ci\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e's restaurant critic and food writer for twenty-four years. He is a James Beard Award winner, and his writing has been included in four editions of the annual \u003ci\u003eBest Food Writing\u003c\/i\u003e anthology, which highlights the finest American food journalism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Contents \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A Baker's Dozen: Tips for Great Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sandwich Cookies: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Alfajores \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Almond Sandwiches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Apple Pecan Stars \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cinnamon Cookie-Butter Sandwich Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Clareos \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Peanut Stars \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Pistachio Orange Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Red Velvet Whoopie Pies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Rosemary Lemon Creams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Drop Cookies: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Acorn Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bacon Cornmeal Venetos \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Brandy Cherry Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Buttery Blueberry Buttons \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Candy Cane Sugar Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cardamom Cherry Buttons \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cardamom Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cardamom Crescents \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cardamom Orange Sugar Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cashew Lemon Shortbread Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chocolate Decadence Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chocolate-Dipped Triple Coconut Haystacks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chocolate Peppermint Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chocolate Toffee Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Coffee and Irish-Cream Dreams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cranberry Cat Kisses \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Devil's Delight Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Diablo Snowballs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Double-Chocolate Cherry Drops \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Espresso Hazelnut Truffle Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e French-Swiss Butter Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Frosted Cashew Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Grasshoppers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Hot and Sassy Peanut Butter Buds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Hot Cocoa Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Italian Almond Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Italian Cream Cake Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lime Coolers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Limoncello Kisses \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Malted Milk Ball Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Maple-Roasted Walnut Delights \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Mocha Cappuccino Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nut Goodie Thumbprints \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Orange Almond Melting Moments \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Orange Ginger Drops \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Orange Kisses \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Persian Molasses Crinkles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Pumpkin Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ricotta Sugar Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sambuca Chocolate Crinkles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Snowball Clippers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Strawberry Margarita Gems \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sugar Plum Doodles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Swedish Almond Chocolate Macaroons \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Swiss Chocolate Buttersweets \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Taffy Treats \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Whiskey Gingers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e White Chocolate-Cherry Tea Cakes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cutout Cookies: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chai Crescents \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cherry Almond Turnovers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cherry Pinwheels \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cranberry Cornmeal Shortbread Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cranberry-Filled Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ginger Creams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kolaches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lemon-Lime Christmas Trees \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Minnesota Sundae Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Orange Chocolate Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Smoky Blue-Cheese Cherry Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Spiced Orange and Rye Shortbread \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Viennese Wafers with Lemon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Zazvorniky \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Refrigerator Cookies: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Almond Palmiers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cappuccino Flats \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cinnamon Bun Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cranberry Lemon Drops \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cranberry Pecan Swirls \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Korova Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Marzipan Cherry Shortbread \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nancy's Anise Pecan Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e New Scenic Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Orange Turmeric Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Pistachio Pine Cones \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Swedish Shortbread Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bar Cookies: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Almond Ricotta Bars \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Almond Triangles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cardamom Shortbread Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kit-Kat Treats \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kossuth Kifli \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Spumoni Squares \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Other Cookies: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Almond Spoons \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chai Meringues \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chocolate-Drizzled Churros \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chocolate Salami \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cranberry Pumpkin-Seed Biscotti \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Dark Chocolate Fig Rolls \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e German Sour Cream Twists \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Gingerbread Cornmeal Biscotti \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Macadamia Nut Tarts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nutmeg Sticks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Raspberry Truffle Tartlets \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Royal Sweets with Chocolate Balsamic Sauce \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Tiramisu Twists \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cookie . . . or Bar? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nanaimo Bars \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cookie Memories: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ambassadors of Scandinavian Treats \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sandbakkels \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Laverne's Million-Dollar Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Salted Peanut Cookies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cinnamon Dreams 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crescents, pinwheels, shortbread, and pistachio \"pine cones\" will have mouths watering and bakers ready to create cookie gift plates this winter.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"A welcome gift to any baker hoping to augment their holiday cookie repertoire.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"Another must-have cookie book.\"--\u003ci\u003eEat Your Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"It's bigger, better and even more full of deliciousness, featuring only the cream of the crop of flour, butter and sugar creations -- including 35 that weren't in 2018′s [\u003ci\u003eThe Great Minnesota Cookie Book\u003c\/i\u003e].\"--\u003ci\u003eMinnesota Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"[\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book\u003c\/i\u003e], a 328-page collection of award-winning recipes from two decades of the \u003ci\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e's holiday cookie contest, mixes beautiful photographs, tips, essays, and insights for expert and novice bakers alike into a delectably delicious compilation of confections.\"--\u003ci\u003eMidwest Design\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"This book is an absolute must.\"--\u003ci\u003eNorthern Wilds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fresh batch of deliciously distinctive recipes from the \u003ci\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e's beloved annual cookie contest--with even more recipes, enticing photographs, and bakers' stories\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cold winters call for warm kitchens and cookie baking, especially around the holidays. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book, \u003c\/i\u003ea compendium of Minnesota's rich baking traditions and innovative recipes, stirs up winning treats from twenty years of the \n\u003ci\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e's popular holiday cookie contest. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Significantly expanding and updating its 2018 predecessor, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Minnesota Cookie Book, \u003c\/i\u003e this collection features thirty-five new recipes, including Grasshoppers and Dark Chocolate Fig Rolls, Tiramisu Twists and Cardamom Cherry Buttons, Diablo Snowballs, Spumoni Squares, and Maple-Roasted Walnut Delights. This sweet-tooth treasure trove of cookie recipes will inspire bakers to discover how many ways flour, sugar, butter, and eggs (plus several unexpected ingredients) can be combined to create new favorites for the holidays--or any time of year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The best of the best, these contest-winning cookies are accompanied by beautiful photographs and baking tips, insights, and essays. Indulge in these delightful, mouth-watering recipes while Minnesota's best bakers share stories of cherished holiday traditions, recall memorable cookie moments, and celebrate how baking brings us together. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2024 pg. 16 (EAN 9781517918170, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2024 pg. 44 (EAN 9781517918170, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2024 pg. 16 (EAN 9781452972022, Other)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dean, Lee Svitak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Minnesota Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-11-05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Courses \u0026amp; Dishes|Cookies|Cooking|Holiday|General|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|American - Middle Western States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cookies|Holiday cooking|Minnesota|Cookbooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.1 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781517918170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781517918170\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Minnesota Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154374623510,"sku":"SP-9781517918170","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781517918170_spiral.png?v=1774943469","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ultimate-minnesota-cookie-book-100-best-recipes-from-the-star-tribunes-holiday-cookie-contest","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}