Not to sound too much of a suck-up, but you can't go wrong with Julia's "Ultimate Cookies" book! I love the beautiful artistry of all the cookies and the gorgeous photos. It's eye candy! I've spent many hours just ooooh and ahhhing over all the wonderful cookies.
I also like Autumn Carpenter's books. Her "Cookie Boxes and other 3D Projects" is more of a pamphlet than a book, but I enjoyed her simple instructions. The projects are very approachable, especially for the beginning decorator.
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The book sounds great.
Sorry I haven't been back since I joined. Remodeling and making cookies for a baby shower - deadline is Monday. Then we are caught up in a MS Bike Ride till the 22nd. After that, I hope to connect with you. In the meantime I have thousands emails to comb through. :0
Jinnee
Thanks for plugging my book, GeminiRJ. (And, no, everyone, I did not pay her! 
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LOL! No money changed hands! (Darn. I could use some extra cash to buy more cookie cutters. And sprinkles. And sugar pearls. And an air brush. And stencils. And cookie tins. And cello bags...)
LOL!
I received Julia's DVD tutorials today and have been spending my free time this afternoon watching. It's like Julia's visiting in my living room 
I also have this Julia's book and it's so great! Some months ago, I bought the DVD lessons ^^ Now that I'm on vacation and have some free time I'm going to carefully watch all the lessons!
Thanks so much, IFeelCook. I hope you enjoy the videos. I plan to have some new videos coming out later this month (fingers crossed) on YouTube. Stay tuned!
I know this is an old topic but I just got my copy of ultimate cookies and Cookie Swap - have to agree - esp for a beginner like me these are going to be awesome resources....
And I am totally going to make Julia's Sugar cookie recipe this week (Have to get some ingredients for the Royal icing and regular all purpose flour (realize I only have wheat) Ive been collecting and organizing the tools for the last 3 weeks....
I know this is an old topic but I just got my copy of ultimate cookies and Cookie Swap - have to agree - esp for a beginner like me these are going to be awesome resources....
And I am totally going to make Julia's Sugar cookie recipe this week (Have to get some ingredients for the Royal icing and regular all purpose flour (realize I only have wheat) Ive been collecting and organizing the tools for the last 3 weeks....
Thanks for the endorsement, Digitizingqueen! I hope your cookies turn out well!
