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Molli526
02-21-2005, 11:02 AM
Anna mentioned this book on a thread long ago. I have been on the hunt for it for a while as it is out of print. For a while, it has been for sale $50+. I got it yesterday used on Amazon for ~$10. There is another copy available for ~$10.


Cookies by the Dozen: Over 75 Irresistible Recipes for Just a Dozen Cookies Each
by Dolores Kostelni

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Usually, it's a baker's dozen that Kostelni's scaled-down recipes yield. No matter the number, the results are likely to please. Old favorites like All-American Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies and Lemon Crowned Shortbread (aka Lemon Squares) join such fresh approaches as Potato Chip Cookies, Fruit Moons (filled with fresh fruit) and New Zealand Madeleines (with jelly and coconut). The recipes are direct and generally simple; there's a generous choice of unbaked cookies, good for when helping hands are small (or impatient). The concept of fixing only a third to a quarter of the usual yield will surely appeal to home bakers with small families and not a lot of time, to those who try to limit temptation and to others who crave just a small taste of a freshly made sweet treat. Kostelni, a reliable guide who owns two Virginia cooking schools, is on to a good thing here.
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Midwest Book Review
Standard cookie recipes yield far too many for individuals or small families of two or three: now enjoy a cookie book which provides recipes for just a dozen cookies each. These adjusted recipes will prove much easier to use than the standard cookie cookbook.


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jtoepfert100
02-21-2005, 11:24 AM
Thanks! I think I got a copy. When I clicked to confirm, I got an error but I just received an email confirming my order. I love making cookies but always have to halve the recipes. This is right up my alley!

Molli526
02-21-2005, 11:44 AM
I hope you got it too :)

I am just hoping the recipes are as good as Small-Batch baking. Although, it was recommended by Anna, so I trust it is a good book.

Jonie
02-21-2005, 01:47 PM
I've had this book for years... You will love it!

The chocolate chip cookie recipe is a staple @ our house..
I actually double the recipe, get about 24-26 cookies, put a dozen in the cookie jar & freeze the rest..

I've made many of the recipes & never had one that didn't come out great...

When it was still in print, I bought copies for my sister in law & neighor for Xmas & a member of my supper club found one used maybe a year or so ago & has made many recipes from it too...

Have fun!

MISSINDI
02-21-2005, 02:41 PM
None left, but will keep an eye on it. Well, there are two $49 versions left ... seriously, a $50 cookbook? Geesh! :D

Molli526
02-21-2005, 03:09 PM
Originally posted by MISSINDI
None left, but will keep an eye on it. Well, there are two $49 versions left ... seriously, a $50 cookbook? Geesh! :D

I know. I was *beside* myself with glee when I saw it for $10. So, so happy. I've had it on my wish list since about Oct/Nov, doing periodic web searches to see if it was any cheaper.

MaryH
01-08-2006, 05:18 PM
Bumping this back up. I just found a copy for $4.95 on Amazon.com.

Delanl
01-08-2006, 05:37 PM
My DF got me a copy for Christmas! I'm so cookied-out from the holidays though that I haven't made anything from it yet. :o

jm1717
01-08-2006, 06:38 PM
I just got mine off of EBAY for just over $6.00! I've been looking for this for a while and it's been around $40-$50! I am thrilled.

annagins
01-08-2006, 06:55 PM
That is wild! I can't believe how many people are interested in it, but it is a good little book. I'm glad you all got a copy. I still check mine out (over and over) from the library.

susan_foster
01-09-2006, 08:41 AM
You guys are killing me! Just ordered my copy - just over $12 with shipping.

BTW, in addition to ebay, you might want to check:

http://www.powells.com
http://www.abebooks.com - that's where I ordered my copy.

Susan

MISSINDI
04-02-2007, 07:40 PM
I've had this cookbook on my wishlist forever, and just happened to be cleaning up the list on Amazon. If anyone is still looking for it, there are 18 used copies available ... well, now there's 17. ;)