🍪 Book Review: Sally’s Baking Addiction Best New Cookies: 8 Must-Have Cookie Recipes by Sally McKenney (Kindle Edition)
A compact, beautifully photographed collection of brand-new recipes from one of the internet’s most trusted home-baking voices—Sally McKenney delivers eight creative, foolproof cookies that balance comfort with fresh twists.
🧠 Overview
Published on September 15, 2016, this 36-page Kindle short is a spin-off from Sally McKenney’s hugely popular blog, Sally’s Baking Addiction, which draws millions of readers each month.
Unlike her full-length cookbooks, this is a focused mini-collection featuring eight exclusive cookie recipes not found on her site at the time of release. Each recipe is accompanied by full-color photography, clear instructions, and Sally’s signature tips for success.
🍪 Included Recipes
- Cinnamon Spice Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies – Chewy, warmly spiced, perfect for autumn.
- Chocolate Hazelnut Supremes – Rich, Nutella-inspired indulgence.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites – Miniature classics with big flavor.
- Cream Cheese Cookies ’n Cream Cookies – Soft, tangy, and studded with Oreo pieces.
- Triple Chocolate Biscotti – Crunchy, dunkable, and deeply chocolaty.
- Lemon Slice ’n Bake Cookies – Bright, buttery, and make-ahead friendly.
- Coconut Lime Cookies – Tropical, chewy, and refreshing.
- Chocolate Whoopie Pies – Soft sandwich cookies with creamy filling.
✨ What Works Well
- 📸 Visual appeal – Every recipe is paired with mouthwatering photography.
- 🧾 Clarity – Sally’s step-by-step style makes even the more advanced cookies approachable.
- 🎯 Variety – A mix of chewy, crunchy, fruity, and chocolate-heavy options.
- 🕒 Quick to use – Ideal for bakers who want inspiration without flipping through a full cookbook.
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: ~4.39/5
- 📖 Fans praise the reliable results and fresh flavor combinations.
- 🧾 Some note that, as a short eBook, it’s more of a bonus recipe pack than a comprehensive baking guide—but that’s exactly what makes it a fun, low-cost addition for Sally’s followers.
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Limited scope – Only eight recipes; best for those who already enjoy Sally’s style.
- 📚 Digital-first – Designed for Kindle; no print edition unless you compile it yourself.
🏁 Final Verdict
Sally’s Baking Addiction Best New Cookies is a sweet, compact treat for home bakers—especially fans of Sally’s blog or cookbooks. It’s perfect for when you want a handful of new, tested recipes that you can trust to work the first time, whether you’re baking for the holidays, gifting, or just indulging at home.
