Stuffed by Heather Mubarak

Stuffed

by Heather Mubarak

Double the cookie, double the fun.
Ice cream sandwiches, whoopie pies, macarons, homemade Oreos-this irresistible baking book has recipes for all these delicious sandwich cookies and plenty more. From Browned Butter Blondie creator Heather Mubarak, Stuffed features 65 mix-and-match cookie sandwiches for every occasion and craving, including both sweet and savory bakes that range from childhood classics with a twist (Nutter Butters, Chipwiches!) to sophisticated, party-ready treats (Strawberry Shortcake Macarons, Parmesan Polenta Crackers with Chive Cream Cheese). A whole chapter dedicated to swirly buttercreams, smooth ganache, fruity jams, and more lets you experiment with different cookie-filling pairings to your heart's content. Or leave out the filling altogether for a super simple bake - the possibilities are endless! Home bakers of all levels will appreciate the flexible, choose-your-own-adventure format, while fans of Snacking Cakes, Dessert Person, and 100 Cookies will delight in a new trove of crave-worthy recipes. In a chunky package with a puffy case and a photo of every cookie sandwich, this book is stuffed with all the cookie recipes you'll ever need.

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Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Stuffed is a wonderful collection of tutorials and 65 mix-and-match recipes for sandwich cookies by Heather Mubarak. Due out 4th April 2023 from Chronicle Books, it's a comprehensive 272 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats. 

The concept is quite simple. There are lots (and LOTS) of cookie recipes as well as mix and match fillings to turn them into sandwich cookies. There are basic classic recipes (chocolate chip, oatmeal, peanut butter) as well as gorgeous up-to-the-minute instagram-perfect recipes (lavender shortbread with meyer lemon curd, rosemary pine nut sablés with whipped goat cheese and more). 

The recipes include an introduction, ingredients in a bullet list sidebar, and step-by-step preparation and cooking instructions. Ingredient measurements are given in imperial (American) units with metric in parentheses (yay!). The author goes into a great deal of detail with specific ingredients, especially different types of flour and sugar, some of which might require a specialist grocery with a good selection of baking goods. Nutritional information is not included, thank goodness.

The photography is stellar, clear and in color. 

Five stars. 

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes. 

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  • 4 January, 2023: Started reading
  • 4 January, 2023: Finished reading
  • 4 January, 2023: Reviewed