The Global Cookie Jar: a Traveler’s Guide to Biscuits, Sweets, and Tea-time Treats From 40 Countries

The Global Cookie Jar is more than a cookbook — it’s a journey.From buttery shortbreads served with afternoon tea in Britain, to coconut-scented treats from Kerala, delicate Japanese tea cookies, and festive Middle Eastern sweets, this book invites you to bake your way across continents, cultures, and kitchens.Inside, you’ll discover over 50 authentic cookie and biscuit recipes from 40 countries, each rooted in tradition and adapted for the modern home baker. Every chapter opens with a short cultural essay, offering insight into local ingredients, baking customs, and the rituals that make these treats meaningful — whether shared during festivals, family gatherings, or quiet tea-time moments.Designed for curious bakers rather than perfectionists, The Global Cookie Jar includes:Clear, reliable recipes with approachable instructionsA global pantry guide to flours, fats, sweeteners, and spicesEssential techniques for baking, shaping, frying, and finishing cookiesPractical tips for substitutions and common baking challengesWhether you bake one recipe or follow the journey from start to finish, this book celebrates how a simple cookie can carry history, comfort, and connection — one bite at a time.Perfect for home bakers, travellers at heart, and anyone who believes that the best way to understand the world is through food.