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| MOIST, TENDER SNACK CAKES A bowl and a whisk are all you need | 42 | |
| CARAMEL POPCORN Buttery, crunchy, and perfect for giving | 47 | |
| STYLISH TARTS FROM A QUICK CRUST Use cookie crumbs to make a short-cut crust, and then add a creamy filling for an easy but impressive dessert | 50 | |
| SLICE & BAKE COOKIES With a stash of dough in the freezer, you can bake a batch of delicious holiday cookies at a moment's notice | 55 | |
| PLENTY OF BAR COOKIES Keep some and give some away; each of these delicious recipes has a big yield | 62 | |
| WARM CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ CAKES Bake these light, delicious cakes in ramekins -- and discover a rich, warm sauce inside | 66 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| RECIPE INDEX | 6 | |
| LETTERS | 8 | |
| CONTRIBUTORS | 12 | |
| WORLD CUISINES European chocolate and hazelnut cookies | 16 | |
| GREAT FINDS Chocolate chips; decorating sugars; black cocoa; a chillable rolling pn; dessert books | 20 | |
| INGREDIENT Baking with buttermilk | 22 | |
| Q&A | 24 | |
| FOOD SCIENCE Cookie troubleshooting | 32 | |
| EQUIPMENT Choosing a stand mixer | 36 | |
| READERS' TIPS | 40 | |
| FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Melting chocolate; measuring properly; choosing flour and baking powder; making crème anglaise; softening butter; tasting panel: peanut butter and raspberry preserves | 70 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE | 78 | |
| WHERE TO BUY IT | 82 | |
| PULL-OUT SECTION Recipe cards: classic cookies | 86c | |