A collection of 300 irresistible, authentic, and delicious cookie recipes from nearly 100 countries. This delicious tour provides a sweet and satisfying introduction to crumbly, crunchy, chewy desserts, from Snickerdoodles, Date-Filled Maamoul, and Almond Macaroons to Cardamom Biscuits, Italian Waffle Cookies, and Okinawan Brown Sugar Shortbread. Each recipe begins with a fascinating origin story, followed by step-by-step instructions and notes on regional variations. Covers essential equipment, ingredients, and techniques such as shaping, rolling, and slicing to prepare bakers of all skill levels, as well as dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes. Page count 432, book measures 27 x 18 cm.