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The Great New England Cookie Book Margaret Beechum 1993 Yankee Recipes Holiday Baking

The Great New England Cookie Book Margaret Beechum 1993 Yankee Recipes Holiday Baking

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
The Great New England Cookie Book
Publisher:
Yankee Books
Subject:
Cookies, regional baking
Author:
Margaret Beechum
Date:
1993
Origin:
Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Dimensions:
5 ⅜” x 8 ⅜”
Condition:
Very Good (VG)
Ephemera:
Culinary pamphlet
Cover:
Softcover
Pages:
46
Book genre:
Holiday Cooking | Entertaining | Seasonal Decorating

A charming collection of classic New England cookie recipes for holidays and everyday baking.

Filled with nostalgic appeal and approachable recipes, The Great New England Cookie Book by Margaret Beechum offers more than 60 traditional and creative cookie recipes inspired by regional baking traditions.

Published by Yankee Books in 1993, this compact softcover volume captures the spirit of home baking—from festive Christmas cut-outs to teatime treats and simple no-bake favorites. The cover, featuring a colorful assortment of decorated cookies and bar desserts, reflects the cheerful, accessible style typical of late 20th-century Yankee publications.

Very good condition. Clean and well-preserved with no marks, tears, or writing. Some areas of the back cover show discoloration--possibly foxing.

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