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Cookie Club: 80 Creative Cookies to Make, Swap, and Share
Join the cookie club, where no crumbs are left behind, with a playful cookie cookbook from Mallory Oniki, creator of @thepalatablelife
Let’s face it. People are sick of boring, subpar grocery store cookies. And though no one is sick of chocolate chip cookies, we are over chocolate chip cookies that don’t deliver on taste, texture, and looks.
With Mallory Oniki’s Cookie Club, you’ll never eat a boring cookie again. Each of the 80 cookie recipes in this book has been carefully chosen to empower you to step outside your cookie comfort zone and make really good cookies at home. Mallory teaches you the science behind baking the perfect cookie, inspiring confidence in new and established bakers alike.
Cookie Club is approachable but elevated. It’s not your average club, but it’s a club that everyone belongs to. These cookies, from classic chocolate chip variations to unexpected flavors like preserved lemon and honey cookies and Gilmore Girls-inspired coffee cake cookies, deliver on taste, texture, looks, and uniqueness. With eye-catching fonts and graphic design, this book is the cookie cookbook for Millennial and Gen Z cookie enthusiasts. Welcome to the Cookie Club!
Let’s face it. People are sick of boring, subpar grocery store cookies. And though no one is sick of chocolate chip cookies, we are over chocolate chip cookies that don’t deliver on taste, texture, and looks.
With Mallory Oniki’s Cookie Club, you’ll never eat a boring cookie again. Each of the 80 cookie recipes in this book has been carefully chosen to empower you to step outside your cookie comfort zone and make really good cookies at home. Mallory teaches you the science behind baking the perfect cookie, inspiring confidence in new and established bakers alike.
Cookie Club is approachable but elevated. It’s not your average club, but it’s a club that everyone belongs to. These cookies, from classic chocolate chip variations to unexpected flavors like preserved lemon and honey cookies and Gilmore Girls-inspired coffee cake cookies, deliver on taste, texture, looks, and uniqueness. With eye-catching fonts and graphic design, this book is the cookie cookbook for Millennial and Gen Z cookie enthusiasts. Welcome to the Cookie Club!
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256 pages, Hardcover
Published April 14, 2026
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July 28, 2026
Five stars just for the Banana Cream Pie cookies. Easy and absolutely fabulous.
August 1, 2026
Every time I picked this book up my mouth watered.
All the cookies are photographed at least once to show how scrumptious they should look.While we start with the usual chocolate chip cookies it soon gets interesting. There’s a chapter that’s all about making desserts into cookies and the cookies created after shows. Which I thought was so fun. I have flagged a lot of recipes to try.
The earlier chapters walk through what you will need to make these cookies. Tools, the best products and processes on how to get the best cookie.
At the very end there are a few pages that 1 tells you how the different stages of butter and flour will affect your cookies,
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.
All the cookies are photographed at least once to show how scrumptious they should look.While we start with the usual chocolate chip cookies it soon gets interesting. There’s a chapter that’s all about making desserts into cookies and the cookies created after shows. Which I thought was so fun. I have flagged a lot of recipes to try.
The earlier chapters walk through what you will need to make these cookies. Tools, the best products and processes on how to get the best cookie.
At the very end there are a few pages that 1 tells you how the different stages of butter and flour will affect your cookies,
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.
June 20, 2026
I bought this book. OM NOM NOM NOM
April 14, 2026
I’ve been a cookie aficionado since I could reach the mixing bowl. Chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin—you name it, I’ve baked it. So when Cookie Club by Mallory Oniki (creator of the beloved blog The Palatable Life) landed in my hands, I expected more of the same. Instead, I got blueberry corn cookies. Yes, corn in a cookie. And I’m officially obsessed.
This isn’t your grandma’s cookie cookbook. It’s a vibrant, 80-recipe celebration of flavor, texture, and pure fun that takes cookies way beyond the ordinary. Oniki’s combinations are bold and unexpected—think hot honey, date-cheddar-dark chocolate, jerk chocolate (yes, really), rye-pistachio-sesame, and miso-toffee snickerdoodles. Yet even the classics get a glow-up: there are ten different chocolate chip cookies alone. Every single recipe feels like it was designed to make you say, “Wait… I have to try that.”
What makes the book truly special is how approachable it is. Stunning photography makes every page a feast for the eyes, and Oniki walks you through everything: the science of the perfect cookie, why certain salts matter, egg substitutes, gluten-free flours, troubleshooting (too spread out? too crunchy? bottom burned?), and so much more. There’s a whole section on small-batch baking so you can whip up exactly two cookies when the craving hits. Genius.
Then there are the extras that turn this from “cookbook” to “lifestyle.” Cookies inspired by your astrological sign (perfect for gifting). Detailed party-hosting tips that had me immediately penciling in a holiday Cookie Club gathering—think soup party but way sweeter. And the troubleshooting guide? A baker’s best friend.
My first bake is already decided: the swirled malt cookies. After that? The blueberry-corn ones, because I’m officially intrigued. Whether you’re a cookie traditionalist dipping your toe into new territory or a flavor adventurer ready to go all-in, Cookie Club delivers. Mallory Oniki’s message is simple: baking should be joyful, creative, and delicious. Welcome to the Cookie Club—you’re going to want to stay.
I received a copy from NetGalley.
This isn’t your grandma’s cookie cookbook. It’s a vibrant, 80-recipe celebration of flavor, texture, and pure fun that takes cookies way beyond the ordinary. Oniki’s combinations are bold and unexpected—think hot honey, date-cheddar-dark chocolate, jerk chocolate (yes, really), rye-pistachio-sesame, and miso-toffee snickerdoodles. Yet even the classics get a glow-up: there are ten different chocolate chip cookies alone. Every single recipe feels like it was designed to make you say, “Wait… I have to try that.”
What makes the book truly special is how approachable it is. Stunning photography makes every page a feast for the eyes, and Oniki walks you through everything: the science of the perfect cookie, why certain salts matter, egg substitutes, gluten-free flours, troubleshooting (too spread out? too crunchy? bottom burned?), and so much more. There’s a whole section on small-batch baking so you can whip up exactly two cookies when the craving hits. Genius.
Then there are the extras that turn this from “cookbook” to “lifestyle.” Cookies inspired by your astrological sign (perfect for gifting). Detailed party-hosting tips that had me immediately penciling in a holiday Cookie Club gathering—think soup party but way sweeter. And the troubleshooting guide? A baker’s best friend.
My first bake is already decided: the swirled malt cookies. After that? The blueberry-corn ones, because I’m officially intrigued. Whether you’re a cookie traditionalist dipping your toe into new territory or a flavor adventurer ready to go all-in, Cookie Club delivers. Mallory Oniki’s message is simple: baking should be joyful, creative, and delicious. Welcome to the Cookie Club—you’re going to want to stay.
I received a copy from NetGalley.
June 26, 2026
3.5 rounded up
I absolutely love a good cookie, and this one immediately caught my eye. Full of tons of photos and good variation, I was delighted by so many different inspirations for cookie parties and sample themes.
I was a little surprised to see so many variations on the classic chocolate chip cookie, and I'm not sure I saw the full value in thirteen different chocolate chip cookie recipes, with very few variations amongst them. Same with the small-batch section that seemed to mirror previous recipes. It seemed like a way to pad out the cookbook, instead of having it be smaller or more concise, which seems like an odd choice.
I did bake six different cookie recipes, and I found the stuffed carrot cake ones to be impossible to make and a bit lacking in flavour. But if you choose not to stuff them and just ice them after, they're perfectly fine. Otherwise the cookies were as expected, sweet and lovely, but I ignored the branded kosher salt suggestion and just went with normal kosher salt.
All in all, this is a nice addition with a variety of cookies, but I would have liked less repetition.
*****
I was sent a complimentary advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and DK for sending this my way.
I absolutely love a good cookie, and this one immediately caught my eye. Full of tons of photos and good variation, I was delighted by so many different inspirations for cookie parties and sample themes.
I was a little surprised to see so many variations on the classic chocolate chip cookie, and I'm not sure I saw the full value in thirteen different chocolate chip cookie recipes, with very few variations amongst them. Same with the small-batch section that seemed to mirror previous recipes. It seemed like a way to pad out the cookbook, instead of having it be smaller or more concise, which seems like an odd choice.
I did bake six different cookie recipes, and I found the stuffed carrot cake ones to be impossible to make and a bit lacking in flavour. But if you choose not to stuff them and just ice them after, they're perfectly fine. Otherwise the cookies were as expected, sweet and lovely, but I ignored the branded kosher salt suggestion and just went with normal kosher salt.
All in all, this is a nice addition with a variety of cookies, but I would have liked less repetition.
*****
I was sent a complimentary advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and DK for sending this my way.
May 8, 2026
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't planning on making cookies today, but the beautiful photos in this book inspired me! I made the oatmeal raisin cookies and they were delicious with the perfect amount of chewiness. Full disclosure: I don't eat dairy or eggs, so I used a flax egg (3 tbsp water with 1 tbsp ground flax seed, as recommended by the author) and a cornstarch egg yolk (3 tbsp warm water with 1 tbsp cornstarch; recommended by a vegan blogger). I also used vegan butter. Many, if not most of the recipes of this book can easily be veganized with flax eggs and non-dairy butter. (Just be sure that your butter is firm when it's cold, not spreadable – buttery spreads that are soft even when stored in the fridge are too soft and will cause excessive spreading.)
You might wonder why someone who doesn't eat dairy or eggs wouldn't just read a vegan cookie recipe book instead...the thing is that I have been baking for a long time and am familiar with vegan ingredient substitutes. In general, I have found that if you keep the amounts and types of fat, sugar, flour, leavening, and mix-ins the same, you will get a comparable result to the original recipe. I mostly wanted to check out Cookie Club to see if there were any flavours I hadn't tried before. And the book did not disappoint on that front! Miso toffee snickerdoodles; date, cheddar, and dark chocolate cookies; mango sticky rice cookies, sticky toffee pudding cookies...need I go on? The creativity and originality of these recipes is very impressive. But there is also an entire section on different kinds of chocolate chip cookies, including crunchy edge, soft middle; thick and gooey; thin and crispy, etc. This is a great idea for beginners who want to experiment with variations on the classic cookie to find their personal holy grail recipe. In addition, there is a section for other classic cookie recipes, cookie versions of popular desserts, cookies inspired by TV shows and movies, small-batch cookies, and stuffed cookies.
The book also includes a primer on standard cookie ingredients and how using different types of salt, sugar, flour, etc. affect the end result. It goes into why the ingredients do what they do without entering chemistry textbook territory. Although I have baked many batches of cookies before, I still learned a few new things from this section. Because of the amount of technical information included and the vast range of recipes (from the basics to adventurous new flavour combos), this book is suitable for beginners, novices, and advanced bakers alike. The only piece of constructive feedback I can come up with is that it would be helpful for beginners to know what speed to use on their mixer for each step of the recipe. I know that for creaming together butter and sugar, the conventional advice is to mix on medium/medium-high, while the lowest speed should be used for mixing the dry ingredients with the wet ones and for mixing in add-ons like chocolate chips and raisins.
Cookie Club is a thoughtfully-composed, fun, exciting cookbook and would make a great gift for home bakers of all experience levels.
I wasn't planning on making cookies today, but the beautiful photos in this book inspired me! I made the oatmeal raisin cookies and they were delicious with the perfect amount of chewiness. Full disclosure: I don't eat dairy or eggs, so I used a flax egg (3 tbsp water with 1 tbsp ground flax seed, as recommended by the author) and a cornstarch egg yolk (3 tbsp warm water with 1 tbsp cornstarch; recommended by a vegan blogger). I also used vegan butter. Many, if not most of the recipes of this book can easily be veganized with flax eggs and non-dairy butter. (Just be sure that your butter is firm when it's cold, not spreadable – buttery spreads that are soft even when stored in the fridge are too soft and will cause excessive spreading.)
You might wonder why someone who doesn't eat dairy or eggs wouldn't just read a vegan cookie recipe book instead...the thing is that I have been baking for a long time and am familiar with vegan ingredient substitutes. In general, I have found that if you keep the amounts and types of fat, sugar, flour, leavening, and mix-ins the same, you will get a comparable result to the original recipe. I mostly wanted to check out Cookie Club to see if there were any flavours I hadn't tried before. And the book did not disappoint on that front! Miso toffee snickerdoodles; date, cheddar, and dark chocolate cookies; mango sticky rice cookies, sticky toffee pudding cookies...need I go on? The creativity and originality of these recipes is very impressive. But there is also an entire section on different kinds of chocolate chip cookies, including crunchy edge, soft middle; thick and gooey; thin and crispy, etc. This is a great idea for beginners who want to experiment with variations on the classic cookie to find their personal holy grail recipe. In addition, there is a section for other classic cookie recipes, cookie versions of popular desserts, cookies inspired by TV shows and movies, small-batch cookies, and stuffed cookies.
The book also includes a primer on standard cookie ingredients and how using different types of salt, sugar, flour, etc. affect the end result. It goes into why the ingredients do what they do without entering chemistry textbook territory. Although I have baked many batches of cookies before, I still learned a few new things from this section. Because of the amount of technical information included and the vast range of recipes (from the basics to adventurous new flavour combos), this book is suitable for beginners, novices, and advanced bakers alike. The only piece of constructive feedback I can come up with is that it would be helpful for beginners to know what speed to use on their mixer for each step of the recipe. I know that for creaming together butter and sugar, the conventional advice is to mix on medium/medium-high, while the lowest speed should be used for mixing the dry ingredients with the wet ones and for mixing in add-ons like chocolate chips and raisins.
Cookie Club is a thoughtfully-composed, fun, exciting cookbook and would make a great gift for home bakers of all experience levels.
April 28, 2026
Creative recipes for BIG cookies. The author notes that cookies can be made smaller, and baking times can be adjusted by 2 or 3 minutes. She also provides some hints on what to do with leftover dough if you don’t want to bake the entire recipe all at once. I’ve never seen these hints in a cookbook before, although I practice that myself.
She also provides some thoughts on how to throw a cookie party for your cookie club. This includes Themed Cookie Parties. She also discusses ingredients in a section that most cookbooks just assume that the baker knows; and she provides the reader with a troubleshooting guide.
The book is filled with decadent photos of cookies that will make you want to start baking immediately. The first chapter is all about chocolate chip cookies, including a Thick and Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie. The recipe makes 5 so you can guess how huge they are. And there are some varieties that you’ve never heard of before.
The next chapter is all about “The Classics.” We’ve all had them and love them.
“Unexpected Flavors” Is a chapter that puts a new twist on the cookie recipes. How do Preserved Lemon and Honey Cookies sound? Or maybe Blood Orange, Cardamom and Pistachio cookies?
“Turning Desserts Into Cookies” had me drooling. Every one of these cookies sounds delicious.
Another unusual chapter is “Cookies Inspired by TV Shows and Movies.” Harry Potter Butterbeer Sorting Hat Cookies and The Parent Trap Peanut Butter Oreos are found in this fun chapter.
The next chapter is for Small Batch Cookies. Most of these recipes make two large cookies.
The last chapter contains recipes for “Stuffed Cookies.”
So, if you’re looking for out of the ordinary cookies, but fun and delicious ones, you should definitely consider this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing me an early version of the e-book
She also provides some thoughts on how to throw a cookie party for your cookie club. This includes Themed Cookie Parties. She also discusses ingredients in a section that most cookbooks just assume that the baker knows; and she provides the reader with a troubleshooting guide.
The book is filled with decadent photos of cookies that will make you want to start baking immediately. The first chapter is all about chocolate chip cookies, including a Thick and Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie. The recipe makes 5 so you can guess how huge they are. And there are some varieties that you’ve never heard of before.
The next chapter is all about “The Classics.” We’ve all had them and love them.
“Unexpected Flavors” Is a chapter that puts a new twist on the cookie recipes. How do Preserved Lemon and Honey Cookies sound? Or maybe Blood Orange, Cardamom and Pistachio cookies?
“Turning Desserts Into Cookies” had me drooling. Every one of these cookies sounds delicious.
Another unusual chapter is “Cookies Inspired by TV Shows and Movies.” Harry Potter Butterbeer Sorting Hat Cookies and The Parent Trap Peanut Butter Oreos are found in this fun chapter.
The next chapter is for Small Batch Cookies. Most of these recipes make two large cookies.
The last chapter contains recipes for “Stuffed Cookies.”
So, if you’re looking for out of the ordinary cookies, but fun and delicious ones, you should definitely consider this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing me an early version of the e-book
April 17, 2026
Thank you Netgalley and Mallory Oniki for sending me this advance review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is a great beginner friendly cookie book. Everything is explained in detail, and so easy to follow. The ingredients are simple and you can find them easily at your local grocery store. I also love that there are substitution ideas, like using cranberries or chocolate chips in oatmeal cookies in raisins. I liked that the author went in depth about each basic ingredient at the beginning of the book, and why some types work better than others. There is a great variety of cookie favorites, with a few surprises thrown in as well like Miso Toffee Snickerdoodles.
The party ideas were so much fun, and I'm looking forward to the fall and winter holidays so I can do cookie swaps with friends again.
It is awesome that the measurements are provided in grams as well as the usual type of cup measurements! I always bake using a digital scale, and this is such a huge help. It's nice that it takes very few baking tools, and they are things most people will have in their home already. I was happy to find that there are some small batch recipes that make 2-4 cookies, instead of a whole bunch. Sometimes you want a tiny treat without the temptation of a dozen or two sitting on your counter.
I can't wait to stop into the store the next time I run errands and pick up some ingredients to make a few batches of cookies. I think I will start with the Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies! I adore tasty goodies with browned butter in them. It ads such an incredible depth of flavor.
Overall this is a fantastic cookbook that would be perfect to use year round, and especially good for the holidays!
This is a great beginner friendly cookie book. Everything is explained in detail, and so easy to follow. The ingredients are simple and you can find them easily at your local grocery store. I also love that there are substitution ideas, like using cranberries or chocolate chips in oatmeal cookies in raisins. I liked that the author went in depth about each basic ingredient at the beginning of the book, and why some types work better than others. There is a great variety of cookie favorites, with a few surprises thrown in as well like Miso Toffee Snickerdoodles.
The party ideas were so much fun, and I'm looking forward to the fall and winter holidays so I can do cookie swaps with friends again.
It is awesome that the measurements are provided in grams as well as the usual type of cup measurements! I always bake using a digital scale, and this is such a huge help. It's nice that it takes very few baking tools, and they are things most people will have in their home already. I was happy to find that there are some small batch recipes that make 2-4 cookies, instead of a whole bunch. Sometimes you want a tiny treat without the temptation of a dozen or two sitting on your counter.
I can't wait to stop into the store the next time I run errands and pick up some ingredients to make a few batches of cookies. I think I will start with the Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies! I adore tasty goodies with browned butter in them. It ads such an incredible depth of flavor.
Overall this is a fantastic cookbook that would be perfect to use year round, and especially good for the holidays!
June 20, 2026
*I received a free copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*
As an untrained-at home-baker I love to look through cookbooks with new and creative ideas for cookies and baked goods. I liked that this book started with a lot of information on ingredients and possible substitutes, this is helpful for all kinds of baking. It is also helpful that most of the recipes are pretty basic to carry out and do not require a high level of skill. I do not necessarily agree with using salted butter for everything and I always get a little concerned when a cookbook not associated with a specific brand (i.e., Betty Crocker, King Arthur, Pillsbury) tells you to use a specific type of an ingredient (in this case the Diamond Crystal kosher salt). I think it would have been better for the author to make a note that they prefer a particular brand of something rather than list it in the actual recipe. Back to positives - I love a cookbook that includes pictures and this one offers one for every type of cookie (it is always nice to see if your cookie looks the way it was intended or if you have created something completely different). A few recipes include ingredients that are not necessarily a household staple and may be more difficult for the casual baker to find. My final comment is a personal pet peeve of mine and may not bother other readers, but it did annoy me a little when the author talked about how she had no clue how to do something and it still came out perfect the first time. I feel like comments such as this only end up making me feel terrible when my first attempts are not quite right.
As an untrained-at home-baker I love to look through cookbooks with new and creative ideas for cookies and baked goods. I liked that this book started with a lot of information on ingredients and possible substitutes, this is helpful for all kinds of baking. It is also helpful that most of the recipes are pretty basic to carry out and do not require a high level of skill. I do not necessarily agree with using salted butter for everything and I always get a little concerned when a cookbook not associated with a specific brand (i.e., Betty Crocker, King Arthur, Pillsbury) tells you to use a specific type of an ingredient (in this case the Diamond Crystal kosher salt). I think it would have been better for the author to make a note that they prefer a particular brand of something rather than list it in the actual recipe. Back to positives - I love a cookbook that includes pictures and this one offers one for every type of cookie (it is always nice to see if your cookie looks the way it was intended or if you have created something completely different). A few recipes include ingredients that are not necessarily a household staple and may be more difficult for the casual baker to find. My final comment is a personal pet peeve of mine and may not bother other readers, but it did annoy me a little when the author talked about how she had no clue how to do something and it still came out perfect the first time. I feel like comments such as this only end up making me feel terrible when my first attempts are not quite right.
June 15, 2026
I thought I would leaf through a few recipes then close the book, but each gorgeous looking cookie, and its well laid out and easy to understand recipe, kept me hooked and making my way through this book. And struggling to figure out what I should bake first (well, let’s be honest, it would have to be one of the chocolate chip cookies), followed by the gingerbread cookies, then the miso toffee cookies, then the date, cheddar and dark chocolate cookies…followed by, I don’t know, but I foresee much cookie baking in my future…..
Author Mallory Oniki’s friendly and inviting tone takes us through science about cookie ingredients and baking, then through the different types of cookie recipes.
I finally don’t feel bad for using salted butter in my cookies, as Oniki does. I've used this ingredient since I first started baking cookies when young (admittedly not very well, since I had a bad oven, a poor hand mixer and little patience for mistakes. And hoo boy, were there ever a lot. I wish I’d had these recipes then!) I also liked how much of a fan she is of using oats, and its benefit to cookie texture.
This is a terrific cookbook for cookies, and I have to go get some ingredients together….
Thank you to Netgalley and to DK for this ARC in exchange for my review.
Author Mallory Oniki’s friendly and inviting tone takes us through science about cookie ingredients and baking, then through the different types of cookie recipes.
I finally don’t feel bad for using salted butter in my cookies, as Oniki does. I've used this ingredient since I first started baking cookies when young (admittedly not very well, since I had a bad oven, a poor hand mixer and little patience for mistakes. And hoo boy, were there ever a lot. I wish I’d had these recipes then!) I also liked how much of a fan she is of using oats, and its benefit to cookie texture.
This is a terrific cookbook for cookies, and I have to go get some ingredients together….
Thank you to Netgalley and to DK for this ARC in exchange for my review.
May 27, 2026
I received this book courtesy of NetGalley for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
Overview: Who doesn't enjoy a good cookie? Well, outside of those who are medically or otherwise inclined to avoid them that is. Now, Mrs. Oniki has a deal for you. She offers us eighty cookie recipes for cookie clubs, parties, or just day to day life. Which will be your favorite? Let's find out.
Likes: The snickerdoodles and sugar cookies are usually crispy cookies. This might be a pretty good book, as these cookies are advertised to be softer and chewier. This is the same selling point for the gingerbread cookies.
We also get photos for each cookie, as well as both cup and scale measurements for those who wish them.
Favorite Cookie: I have to go with the Junior Mint Cookies. Let's face it, chocolate chip cookies are always a selling point, add to that chocolate mint? That's just a wonderful mix.
Conclusion: This is a beautiful book. If you need some more cookies for your recipe box, then this book is for you. Enjoy the read.
Overview: Who doesn't enjoy a good cookie? Well, outside of those who are medically or otherwise inclined to avoid them that is. Now, Mrs. Oniki has a deal for you. She offers us eighty cookie recipes for cookie clubs, parties, or just day to day life. Which will be your favorite? Let's find out.
Likes: The snickerdoodles and sugar cookies are usually crispy cookies. This might be a pretty good book, as these cookies are advertised to be softer and chewier. This is the same selling point for the gingerbread cookies.
We also get photos for each cookie, as well as both cup and scale measurements for those who wish them.
Favorite Cookie: I have to go with the Junior Mint Cookies. Let's face it, chocolate chip cookies are always a selling point, add to that chocolate mint? That's just a wonderful mix.
Conclusion: This is a beautiful book. If you need some more cookies for your recipe box, then this book is for you. Enjoy the read.
July 6, 2026
I'm a little obsessed with this book!
This is one of those cookbooks where if you are beginner or intermediate baker or at all interested in how baking works, it is worth it to read the front matter. There is lots of great info on things like what effect butter temperature has on the finished baked good and what's the difference between light and dark brown sugar. Using the background knowledge she imparts in this section allows the baker to make informed decisions if they need to make substitutions or want to make modifications - plus it's just well written and very interesting.
This book has lots of fun cookie party menus (and now I want to throw a cookie party), plus pop culture and zodiac tie-in recipes.
Best of all, there are lots of really delicious sounding cookies in this book. I baked the Blood Orange, Cardamom, Pistachio Cookies and the recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out delicious!
Thank you NetGalley for advance access in exchange for an honest review.
This is one of those cookbooks where if you are beginner or intermediate baker or at all interested in how baking works, it is worth it to read the front matter. There is lots of great info on things like what effect butter temperature has on the finished baked good and what's the difference between light and dark brown sugar. Using the background knowledge she imparts in this section allows the baker to make informed decisions if they need to make substitutions or want to make modifications - plus it's just well written and very interesting.
This book has lots of fun cookie party menus (and now I want to throw a cookie party), plus pop culture and zodiac tie-in recipes.
Best of all, there are lots of really delicious sounding cookies in this book. I baked the Blood Orange, Cardamom, Pistachio Cookies and the recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out delicious!
Thank you NetGalley for advance access in exchange for an honest review.
April 27, 2026
I love that there’s such variety and unique recipes, such as the hot honey and the chili crisp cookies. I have been called a Spice Queen, so I will 100% be testing this recipe out! The summer section is also calling my name, with the key lime pie cookies, and I NEED to try out this sweet corn and blueberry cookie recipe! As an avid baker, I appreciate the organization of the book into categories, and I feel the recipes are really easy to follow, even for beginners! The section on “how to throw a cookie party” is so fun! I love a theme, so I will definitely be using that inspiration to throw a party of my own. I was particularly intrigued by the “Star Sign” party based on the zodiac signs. I love astrology and the zodiac, so this was a really nice section I was not expecting when I first opened the book.
June 29, 2026
Do you need another cookie book? Yes, if it is The Cookie Club. As I perused this well organized book, I was enticed by the pictures and well written books. Categories include chocolate chip cookies, the classics, unexpected flavors, turning desserts into cookies, cookies inspired by tv shows and movies, small batch cookies, and stuffed cookies. Personal favorites include swirled malted cookies, hot honey cookies, Seinfeld Junior Mint cookies, and pistachio cream stuffed cookies. No matter your taste, you will find something to enjoy.
Many thanks to NetGalley and DK Publishers for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.
Many thanks to NetGalley and DK Publishers for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.
April 29, 2026
NetGalley ARC:
Who is ready to start a cookie club?!! Mallory gives you “Club Rules”, directions on how to throw a cookie party, and of course themed cookie party ideas. I am a sucker for fall themed things and her Cozy Fall Party peaked my interested, so I made a batch of her Cinnamon Roll Snickerdoodle cookies and I was amazed with how easy the recipe was to follow and how delicious this batch turned out!
For those cookie enthusiasts and party planning lovers I would highly recommend adding this cookbook to your kitchen arsenal.
Who is ready to start a cookie club?!! Mallory gives you “Club Rules”, directions on how to throw a cookie party, and of course themed cookie party ideas. I am a sucker for fall themed things and her Cozy Fall Party peaked my interested, so I made a batch of her Cinnamon Roll Snickerdoodle cookies and I was amazed with how easy the recipe was to follow and how delicious this batch turned out!
For those cookie enthusiasts and party planning lovers I would highly recommend adding this cookbook to your kitchen arsenal.
April 28, 2026
Nice cookie book for beginners and intermediate bakers. She has several chapters in the beginning, going over the basics, ingredients, tools, etc. Then the cookie chapters. The chocolate chip chapter, fancy chapter, different ingredients chapter. I like how everything is straightforward, and includes pictures of each recipe. Downside is she makes huge cookies, so the recipe only yields like 6-8 cookies per batch.
April 20, 2026
5*
Part baking lesson, part cookbook, all yumminess! This cookbook is absolutely spectacular. The pictures are great, the variety of recipes is fantastic, and the beginning of the book is a guide to better (cookie) baking. I cannot wait to try some of these gems! Yes, there are simple recipes but there are also more complex flavors you wouldn't think would go together.
Part baking lesson, part cookbook, all yumminess! This cookbook is absolutely spectacular. The pictures are great, the variety of recipes is fantastic, and the beginning of the book is a guide to better (cookie) baking. I cannot wait to try some of these gems! Yes, there are simple recipes but there are also more complex flavors you wouldn't think would go together.
May 12, 2026
This cookie cookbook has 80 recipes. Some are familiar and some are new to me. The book is well illustrated, the instructions are precise and clear and there is an index and table of contents. It also has chapters on equipment. and. kitchen etiquette. If you want to take an unusual desert to your next get together or Christmas cookie exchange this is the book to consult.
May 30, 2026
It could have been my imagination, but I think I smelled chocolate chip cookies as soon as I opened this cookie book. There are the traditional cookies that we’ve baked for years, then some modern twists for those who want to try something new. This book must have been sponsored because every recipe calls for Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt.
July 23, 2026
The photos of the cookies are absolutely drool-worthy. I really appreciate that the ingredient weights are listed because it makes baking so much easier since I can use my kitchen scale for accurate measurements. Can’t wait to try the snickerdoodle, oatmeal, shortbread, and double chocolate cookies!
July 30, 2026
Another social media influencer cookbook. This compilation is all cookies and ain’t like your Momma’s cookie cookbook. Photos of each recipe. Recipes make quantities of 2 cookies or 16, or 20 but most are for 7 or 9. No new recipes or techniques. If you’re into BIG cookies or brands like Crumbl, you’ll love this cookbook.
July 24, 2026
The recipes in this book center on big cookies. That is not preferrable for our house, as we prefer more quantity. Other than that though, some of these sounded delicious. I liked some of the recipes that offered non-traditional cookies, but my favorite was the chocolate chip variety.
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May 12, 2026
Coconut Lime cookies !!!!!
June 8, 2026
Yum! I've already baked the peanut butter cookies twice and I don't think I'll stop there.
July 8, 2026
I was hoping to find a section of the book devoted to sugar free cookies but alas not a one. I did find 3 that I thought I could easily convert
August 2, 2026
Cookie Club is a lovely collection of cookie recipes. Accompanied with wonderful photographs and with detailed instructions, Cookie Club has all the tips you need to create delicious cookies.
May 21, 2026
I really enjoyed Cookie Club because it feels fresh, fun, and easy to connect with. The book includes 80 cookie recipes that go beyond the usual basics, mixing classic favorites with creative flavor combinations that kept me excited to try something new. What I liked most was how approachable everything felt. The recipes are clear, relaxed, and designed to make baking enjoyable instead of stressful. Whether you love traditional cookies or want to experiment with different flavors, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a baking book that feels modern, inspiring, and genuinely fun to use.
A huge thanks to NetGalley, the author & the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy! It was quite a treat!
A huge thanks to NetGalley, the author & the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy! It was quite a treat!
June 6, 2026
Cookie cookbooks always interest me. First, because I love a good cookie. And second, because it's interesting to see how much of a spin someone can do on a recipe that is, for the most part, done to death. This book serves as a collection of cookie recipes, with a focus on the classics but also with a few twists, especially in the recreation of desserts section.
I have tried a few of the recipes and did not (despite temptation) deviate from what was written, and everything turned out well. My family devoured the chocolate oatmeal cookies, and they did enjoy the transition chocolate chip. Although they still prefer my version with its various tweaks and adjustments to suit their taste and mine.
I still have more recipes to test, but if someone is looking for a cookie cookbook to save on having to search and scour for the online version that is a true performer; or you need to gift something to a friend (especially someone moving out without much in the way of cookbooks) this is an excellent option. Most of the ingredients are staples so you aren't forced to shop for a one off, and the instructions are easy to follow and turn out a good product. My only (minor) complaint is that these tend towards larger cookies which means you have to double or even triple some of the batches to get enough to last with my family of 4.
* I received an ARC via NetGalley
I have tried a few of the recipes and did not (despite temptation) deviate from what was written, and everything turned out well. My family devoured the chocolate oatmeal cookies, and they did enjoy the transition chocolate chip. Although they still prefer my version with its various tweaks and adjustments to suit their taste and mine.
I still have more recipes to test, but if someone is looking for a cookie cookbook to save on having to search and scour for the online version that is a true performer; or you need to gift something to a friend (especially someone moving out without much in the way of cookbooks) this is an excellent option. Most of the ingredients are staples so you aren't forced to shop for a one off, and the instructions are easy to follow and turn out a good product. My only (minor) complaint is that these tend towards larger cookies which means you have to double or even triple some of the batches to get enough to last with my family of 4.
* I received an ARC via NetGalley
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