Mixing up a storm in the kitchen and being embraced by the smell of freshly baked cookies is a universally loved pastime. Certain recipes bring back nostalgic memories while others go on to become new innovative favourites. Australian MasterChef winner and author Emelia Jackson has whipped up the sweetest guide to everything cookies. If you have a sweet tooth like me and often find yourself with a craving for freshly baked goods, you’ll find this book to be your next buy. Stomach-rumbling-inducing recipes along with tips and tricks can be found within these pages. Stick to the basics with the classic chocolate chip or get quirky and creative with recipes such as the Cookimisu. Yes, you read that correctly, a cookie inspired by tiramisu. Experiment with various flavours and dive into what Emelia calls the ‘Classy Gal Cookie’, cookies defined by unique, refined and intriguing combinations. Happy hour anyone? The Limoncello spritz bars are an ‘adults-only cookie’ that radiate indulgence and irresistible flavour. Flipping through the pages, I find each recipe becomes more tempting. I’m beginning to warn those around me of a sugar overload by the time I’m finished testing them all. Perhaps you’re one for trialling international recipes – if that’s the case Emelia has you sorted. From French cinnamon palmiers to Italian crostoli, prepare to be baking up a worldwide sweet-treat feast. Sugar, butter, spice and all things nice, this sweet read truly has it all when it comes to stirring up the best batch of cookies. Mia Bennett