Best Cookie Baking Books of 2025

Love Is a Pink Cake: Irresistible Bakes for Morning, Noon, and Night is a delightful book that showcases 75 indulgent bakes from the author of The Violet Bakery Cookbook, Claire Ptak. From Peaches and Cream Angel Food Cake to Huckleberry Basil Sugar Scones, Ptak's recipes are homey yet elevated, made with the best possible ingredients, so as to extract the best possible flavors. What's more, the book includes gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan bakes, as well as the sought-after recipe for the Duke and Duchess's lemon elderflower cake. With gorgeous photographs shot in both England and California, Love is a Pink Cake is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone eager to emulate Ptak's unique sensibility and dreamy creations in their own kitchen.

"100 Cookies" is a must-have baking book for anyone who loves cookies. It features 100 recipes for cookies and bars, with chapters organized by flavor and texture. The book also includes innovative baking techniques, and nearly every recipe is accompanied by a photograph. Sarah Kieffer's "pan banging" technique, which ensures cookies with crisp edges and soft centers, is highlighted in an entire chapter. The book offers a wide range of flavors and global inspiration, from Classic Chocolate Chip to Red Wine Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Bars. Highly giftable with a textured case and a ribbon marker, it's a great addition to anyone's cookbook collection."

Stuffed: The Sandwich Cookie Book is a must-have for any cookie lover. This baking book features 65 original recipes for delicious sandwich cookies, including ice cream sandwiches, whoopie pies, macarons, and homemade Oreos, among others. The book also includes over 30 filling recipes, such as swirly buttercreams, smooth ganache, and fruity jams, allowing readers to mix and match their cookies and fillings to their hearts' content. Heather Mubarak, the author and creator of Browned Butter Blondie blog, has done an excellent job of providing recipes that cater to both sweet and savory cravings. This book is an excellent value for the price, and the beautiful photos of every cookie sandwich are a feast for the eyes. Overall, Stuffed is an excellent addition to any baking enthusiast's library.

French Macarons for Beginners is an excellent guide for anyone who wants to master the art of making these notoriously finicky confections. With foolproof instructions and step-by-step guidance, even beginners can create beautiful and delicious macarons in their own kitchen. The book includes 30 shell recipes and 30 filling recipes, allowing readers to mix and match to satisfy their personal taste. Additionally, the troubleshooting section provides solutions to common problems like cracked shells and grainy ganache. Natalie Wong's expertise shines through in this well-written and comprehensive guide, making it a must-have for anyone interested in making French macarons.

Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed is a delightful baking book that offers 75 inventive recipes that blend traditional Filipino treats with Western-style baked goods. Abi Balingit, the baker-fundraiser, introduces her heritage and self-discovery through essays that accompany the recipes. The book is a celebration of the Filipino American experience, perfect for home bakers wanting both nostalgic and excitingly new recipes. The book's refreshing take on traditional recipes and the unique way the author shares her story is what makes this culinary memoir stand out.

The Milk Bar Baking Book, "All About Cookies," is a must-have for anyone who loves to bake cookies. With more than 100 new recipes, Christina Tosi, the founder of Milk Bar, takes readers on a journey through a cookie wonderland. From classic crispies to no-bakes, Tosi's creativity is on full display. She also offers tips and tricks on how to mix and match ideas, flavors, and textures to create your own cookie masterpieces. The book is perfect for both new bakers and pros alike. Overall, "All About Cookies" is a fun and unique addition to any baking collection.

Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Revised and Updated: With Over 250 New and Classic Recipes is a must-have cookbook for home bakers. Mary Berry, a baking legend and judge of The Great British Baking Show, presents an updated edition of her seminal baking book featuring 250 recipes, including 20 new bakes, updated photography, and Americanized measurements. This book offers a vast collection of delectable and trustworthy recipes for cakes, cookies, tray bakes, tarts, pastries, bread, puddings, pies, and cheesecakes. The author's straightforward advice and expertise make this book a reliable guide for both novice and experienced bakers.

The Perfect Cookie: Your Ultimate Guide to Foolproof Cookies, Brownies & Bars (Perfect Baking Cookbooks) is a comprehensive anthology by America's Test Kitchen, featuring never-fail recipes for cookie jar classics, rich and chewy brownies, fruit-and-crumble-topped bars, quick no-bake confections, holiday favorites, and even candies like fudge and truffles. The book provides tips and tricks throughout the chapters, as well as an introductory section to get you started with insight on everything from what makes a cookie chewy versus crispy to what baking sheet you should buy so that your cookies bake evenly every time. The Perfect Cookie is a must-have for anyone who loves to bake and wants to make the perfect cookie every time.

The Momofuku Milk Bar cookbook is a great complement to the bestselling Momofuku cookbook. It features the recipes for the innovative and addictive desserts, pies, cakes, and ice creams from the popular Milk Bar bakery. The book also includes a compelling narrative of the quirky bakery's unlikely beginnings. The recipes for the bakery's most beloved desserts, along with savory baked goods inspired by Chang's Asian-flavored cuisine, are included in the book. With 100 color photographs, the cookbook makes baking irresistible off-beat treats at home both foolproof and fun. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in baking and Asian-inspired desserts.

Macaron School: Mastering the World’s Most Perfect Cookie with 50 Delicious Recipes by Camila Hurst is the ultimate guide to making perfect macarons. With detailed tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and mouthwatering recipes, this book is a game-changer for macaron bakers. The author shares her best tips and tricks gathered from years of experience baking thousands of macarons. The book features 10 shell flavors and 40 drool-worthy recipes for fillings, including unique creations like Fleur de Sel Caramel Macarons and Chili Hot Chocolate Macarons. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to master the art of macaron baking.