No one knows cookies better than local sweets author Alice Medrich, and her latest book, Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cookies, showcases her immense talent and creativity. Starting with a basic recipe and technique, she extrapolates amazing variations, including wheat-free and whole-grain versions, and flavor variations than manage to both comfort and excite. You'll find Spicy Carrot Masala Macaroons in there, but also the ridiculously good Salted Toffee Peanut Cookies, which sometimes come close to making it into the cookie jar.