Cooking & Entertaining

Milk Jar Cookies Bakebook: Cookie, Cakes, Pies, and More for Celebrations and Every Day

Featuring seventy-five recipes for adorable, irresistible hand-rolled cookies, classic cakes and pies, no-bake treats, and homemade marshmallows. Milk Jar Cookies Bakebook more than delivers on owner Courtney Cowan's motto, "Life's short, eat cookies!"

Expert cookie baker and entrepreneur Courtney Cowan knows cookies are special-occasion desserts. Since 2013, Milk Jar Cookies has been L.A.'s favorite way to soothe a bad day, extend a great date, thank a helpful neighbor, or just grab a little sweet treat. Thousands of Instagram followers, regular placement on nationwide "Best Cookie" lists, and an exclusive partnership with Williams Sonoma make Milk Jar Cookies a trusted name in homemade comfort.

The Bakebook's cookie recipes include all of Milk Jar's specialty flavors, plus gluten-free variations, as well as easy recipes for homey cakes and pies; satisfying breakfast goodies; and impressive no-bake treats.

Courtney proves to be the home baker's new best friend in the kitchen, with indispensable pro tips on baking technique and specialty ingredients and custom QR codes embedded throughout the book that take the reader to Milk Jar's curated Spotify playlists for the perfect soundtrack to any sweet gathering.

About The Author

Milk Jar Cookies owner and founder Courtney Cowan earned her baking stripes in her mother's kitchen sneaking spoonfuls of cookie dough before making her name in Los Angeles and starting a made-to-order cookie business out of her studio apartment. The first Milk Jar Cookies shop opened in 2013 and became an instant hit with finicky L.A. locals and the food media alike, appearing in Oprah Magazine's Holiday 2017 issue, on the Today Show, and being named a "top gift for foodies" by Real Simple. Courtney's own story has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Create & Cultivate's Top 100.

  • Publish Date: October 06, 2020
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Category: Cooking - Courses & Dishes - Cookies
  • Publisher: Welcome Books
  • Trim Size: 7-1/2 x 9-3/8
  • Pages: 192
  • US Price: $32.50
  • CDN Price: $43.95
  • ISBN: 978-1-59962-150-0

Reviews

Featuring seventy-five recipes for adorable, irresistible hand-rolled cookies, classic cakes, and pies, no-bake treats, homemade marshmallows, and even sweet drinks, Milk Jar Cookies Bakebook more than delivers on owner Courtney Cowan’s motto, “Life’s short, eat cookies!” —EAT YOUR BOOKS

"I don’t know how she figured out how to teach us how to do said witchcraft at home. But when we took a bite of these cookies, it was that same familiar Milk Jar PERFECTION we get in the bakeshop. You HAVE to try them, and more importantly, check out Courtney’s book so you can get the rest of the cookie recipes and more!" —STUDIO DIY 

"Do I recommend this book-absolutely.  There is a good selection of recipes that are easy to follow with lovely photos.  Should I find myself in Los Angeles which I will pay a visit to her brick and mortar store to grab myself a bite." — CHOCOLATE & CROISSANTS 

"Cowan features seventy-five recipes for adorable, incredibly tasty hand-rolled cookies, classic cakes and pies, no-bake treats, and homemade marshmallows. Milk Jar Cookies Bakebook more than delivers on owner Courtney Cowan’s motto, “Life’s short, eat cookies!” The Bakebook’s cookie recipes include all of Milk Jar’s specialty flavors, plus gluten-free variations, as well as easy recipes for homey cakes and pies; satisfying breakfast goodies; and impressive no-bake treats." —EPICURUS.COM

"When a town as diet-obsessed as Los Angeles can't stop talking about a bakery, you know it's next level. Looking to sweeten things up at home? From Milk and Cereal Cookies to Waffle Cookies, click through for five deliciously creative treats to whip up today!" — GUEST OF A GUEST 

"I was enchanted with these pretty no-bake pretzels. There are wonderful recipes for baked goods, too. Get the book and make some banana split cookies, blueberry ricotta pancakes, and fudge."
—ZABARS.COM