Disclosure : I received a free copy for the purposes of this review from Blogging for Books. All opinions are honest and my own.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
If you grew up on corner-store treats, memory lane is paved with Ho Hos, Yodels, Oreos, and Ring Dings. And while your taste buds may have grown up a bit, chances are you still crave these classic flavors. Now you can re-create the lunch-box delights that made you the envy of other kids, with all-natural homemade versions.
After much obsessing and experimentation, Jennifer Steinhauer has cracked the code for 70 iconic treats to re-create in your own kitchen. There are cookies with a perfect crunchy base for cream filling, snack cakes with frosting so thick you can peel it off all at once, candies dipped in chocolate and dusted with sugar, and ice cream pops so juicy that they drip down your arm. A self-taught baker, Jennifer had no interest in complicated techniques or chemical gunk, just easy hacks that break down and remaster these throwback snacks.
So go ahead—treat yourself to your own homemade version of these favorites:
• Samoas, Pecan Sandies, Chips Ahoy!, and other classic cookies
• Nutter Butters, Mint Milanos, Oatmeal Creme Pies, and other sweet sandwich cookies
• Twinkies, Drake’s Coffee Cakes, Devil Dogs, and other snack cakes
• Fig Newtons, Lemon Mini-Pies, Strawberry Pop-Tarts, and other fruity, filled treats
• Soft Pretzels, Pizza Pockets, Funyuns, and other salty, savory snacks
• Cracker Jacks, Goo Goo Clusters, Candy Dots, and other candy favorites
• Orange Creamsicles, Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Pops, Nutty Buddies, and other frozen treats
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jennifer Steinhauer has been a reporter for the New York Times for twenty years. Her weekly column at Food52.com, “Weeknights with Jenny,” shares her adventures in weeknight cooking. She lives with her husband and their two daughters in Washington, D.C.
MY REVIEW:
I don’t know about you… but I have a sweet tooth. A big one. I love desserts. I really love all of the treats I used to have as a kid. And I have always wanted to try to make them myself at home… but I was always too scared to try. Until now. With this book I can try all of my faves and not be scared to attempt it.
This book is so awesome. It has big beautiful pictures. It has 70 recipes! It has desserts aplenty! The book is divided into categories… Classic Cookies, Sandwich Cookies, Snack Cakes, Fruity Treats and Filled Things, Savory Snacks, Candy and Frozen Treats.
Who wouldn’t want to make their own Oreos at home?!?! Or their own Pudding Pops?!? I know I want to. And I will make all of these recipes at least once. I am currently in the middle of remodeling my home, so I have not had the opportunity to try many of them. But… it will be done.
I urge you to check this book out. You can also read the first chapter for free, right here. You can also follow Jennifer on Twitter for more awesomeness.
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Oh the cover is making me hungry! I am always looking for healthier recipes for my family.
You had me at “make your own Oreos at home”. This is on my wishlist!!!
Oh my I’d love to check out that cookbook. Snacks and treats are some of my favorite things.
I have a sweet tooth also. And I love cookbooks. This cookbook is right up my alley.
I also have a sweet tooth and so does my Daughter and Grandkids. What a great gift this cookbook would make. Since I can’t eat sweets any longer, I might as well let others enjoy them.
Now this is a must have for my kitchen. These are definitely things I grew up with and making them would be a lot of fun.
I love when I can make these treats for myself. It sounds like a great book.