Christina opened the doors to her pantry, surveyed the shelves, and waited to see what ingredients spoke. 'That particular day was a chilly winter one, and I wanted something gooey, warm, and soulful,' she explains. Just look at the Cinnamon Toast Crunch (CTC) Marsh Cookies in her new book. She's the woman who pretty much singlehandedly proved to the world that a cookie is not just a cookie. Oh yes, if you didn't already recognize the name-Christina Tosi is the founder of the enormously popular cookie brand. 'She nibbled through each disaster after a long day's work with a big, proud smile.' To all the parents who have been in those shoes, we salute you.įast forward, and this instilled spirit of experimentation drove her to open her famed bakery, Milk Bar. Yum!'' Christina writes in the introduction to her new book, All About Cookies. 'My poor mother, Greta, would remark every time, 'Ooooh. Not with a particular family recipe, as you might think, but with the openness of a mom willing to try just about any recipe her cookie-obsessed daughter developed. Like many chefs and bakers, Christina Tosi's origin story begins with her mother. Read on to learn her favorite baking tips, why she thinks cereal milk flavors work so well, and grab a delicious cookie recipe just in time for Christmas! Welcome to The Pioneer Woman Cookbook Club! This month, we're featuring Christina Tosi, baker, James Beard Award-winning chef, owner of Milk Bar, and cookbook author of All About Cookies.

Chocolate cinnamon toast crunch