Cookies: The New Classics, A Baking Book by Jesse Szewczyk

“Jesse is a master baker and has a sense of style and sophistication that is boldly evident in every recipe.” —Rick Martínez, James Beard Award–nominated recipe developer, host, and cookbook author Forget what you think you know about cookies. In this collection of 100 fresh recipes, Jesse Szewczyk reinvents nostalgic classics with inventive flavors and creative twists. Organized by flavor profile—chocolate, boozy, fruity, nutty, tart, spiced, smoky, and savory—Cookies is a smart, stylish upgrade to your baking shelf. But despite its bold flavor choices, nothing here is fussy. These are cookies meant to be baked, shared, and devoured. Inside, you’ll find chewy Blueberry Muffin Sugar Cookies, Smoked Butter & Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and Pretzels & Stout Cookie Bars—recipes that sound wild but bake up easy. Szewczyk brings the confidence of a professional test kitchen baker with the warmth of someone who just wants you to have a good time. Every cookie delivers on flavor, but