For three generations, François Payard's family has been pleasing palates with mouth-watering pastries and confectionaries. Now, the renowned chef shares his favorite recipes for one of the most beloved desserts in the world: cookies.
Filled with family recipes, elegant showstoppers, and French classics, this comprehensive tome presents a wealth of sweet delights guaranteed to enhance any celebration or occasion. From the simplest butter cookies to cake-like financiers, delicate tuiles, jammy linzer tortes, and picture-perfect macarons, these recipes are flawless enough for any classically trained chef and easy enough for any home cook. Whether you're looking to make a one-of-a-kind homemade gift or whipping up a treat to enjoy on the spot with coffee or tea, Payard Cookies will turn your kitchen into a delectable French patisserie.
"Leave it to François Payard to create the ultimate indulgent global cookie cookbook! These pages are packed with the best cookies and explained in such a loving and approachable way!"
Johnny Iuzzini
"Pastry lovers everywhere will be able to bring François' delicious cookies to their very own kitchens! From holiday cookies to linzers and macarons, there's something for everyone in this book."
Laurent Tourondel
"Sometimes all you need is a cookie. It's two bites of satisfaction. What a wonderful look at the different shapes and flavors of something we all love-the simple, but irreplaceable, cookie."
