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While I have always believed that any day is a good day to bake cookies, December 18 is officially Bake Cookies Day. I'm not sure what the history of this holiday is and I really don't care because if people are baking cookies, I'm happy.

If you would like to explore new cookie recipes, here are a few of the cookie cookbooks you can find at Toronto Public Library:

The 250 Best Cookie Recipes by Esther Brody
This book has something to satisfy every cookie-lover.

Cookies at Home with the Culinary Institute of America by Todd Knaster
Step by step instructions for nearly 100 different cookies.

The Daily Cookie: Tempting Treats for the Sweetest Year of Your Life by Anna Ginsberg
• eBook
Ginsberg, like me, believes that any day is a good day for cookies. In this book, she's selected the perfect cookie for every day of the year.

Simply Sensational Cookies: Bright Fresh Flavors, Natural Colors & Easy Streamlined Techniques by Nancy Baggett
Includes fast and simple recipes as well as more challenging projects.

Biscotti: Recipes from the Kitchen of the American Academy in Rome: Rome Sustainable Food Project by Mona Talbot and Mirella Misenti
Learn to make biscotti with these recipes.

Chocolate Chip Cookies: Dozens of Recipes for Reinterpreted Favorites by Carey Jones and Robyn Lenzi
• eBook
A great book for the chocolate chip cookie lover, it contains 40 traditional and modern recipes.

The Macaroon Bible by Dan Cohen
• eBook
Everyone raves about trendy macarons but the humble macaroon is pretty awesome, too. This book updates the traditional macaroon for the 21st century with new flavours and health conscious recipes.

Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home by Kathryn Gordon and Anne E. McBride
• eBook
Speaking of trendy macarons…master the macaron with these recipes.

Toronto Public Library has many more books about baking, holiday cooking and party planning. Ask staff in your local branch for suggestions.