This is a beautiful "coffee table" book. I have tried a few recipies, very rich and delicious cookies. They even have cookies you can give, packing instructions are there as well. These recipies are slightly more difficult than your ordinary recipe. Most of the cookies are ingredients you would ordinarily have in the pantry. They have The Classics, Cookies for Kids, Party Cookies, Cookies for giving, Holiday Cookies and Decorated Cookies. Very nice book overall! I rated 4 stars because there ae some books out there that cover your favorites, look around and enjoy cookies!