You can pick up a box of Oreos at any market. So, why do cookie lovers prefer to bake their own treats? The main reason is that while most cookies are delicious, those that are warm and home-baked are beyond mouthwatering. Commercial cookies simply cannot measure up. Another reason for baking your own cookies is that it provides you with the ability to control the ingredients. Do you truly want your children to fill up on unnecessary fats, additives, and preservatives with names that neither of you can pronounce? And your kids will love them even more when they get to help with the baking. Of course, let's not overlook the fragrance. Nothing happens when you open a box of store-bought cookies. When you bake them at home, your entire house fills with an intoxicating, addictive aroma that is irreplaceable. This book contains holiday cookies, easy cookies made from cake mix, and gluten-free cookies. In our modern, fast world, we have forgotten many of the simple pleasures with which we grew up. When you treat your kids to recipes from the Everyone Loves Cookies Cookbook, you're not just giving them sweets. You are providing them with a lifetime of smiles and memories.