The Presidential Cookie Cookbook

Build your own presidential cookie cabinet with a recipe for every US president!

Featuring 45 delicious recipes, from William Henry Harrisons apple cider cookies to Lyndon B. Johnsons favorite lemon squares, this cookbook is perfect for fans of Tasting History with Max Miller and Bennett Reas Cookin’ with Congress

Take a culinary adventure through American history with a cookie recipe for every president! The Presidential Cookie Cookbook features a mix of historic and contemporary recipes, all adapted for the modern kitchen, with baking tips that make it accessible for bakers of various skill levels. The 45 recipes are inspired by every US president, including:

Traditional Cherry Cookies (George Washington), inspired by the 2024 unearthing of perfectly preserved 18th-century cherries at his Mount Vernon home Pioneer Gingerbread Men (Abraham Lincoln), inspired by the story he often told of his mother making the cookies during his childhood Triple Chocolate Cookies (Gerald Ford) that were one of First Lady Betty Fords holiday staples Garden Party Carrot Cookies (Barack Obama) that White House pastry chef Bill Yosses created, using ingredients from the South Lawn kitchen garden
Each presidential entry features:
Recipe with baking notes Photograph of the cookie Biography of featured president Portraits of the president and first lady
The Presidential Cookie Cookbook is a delectable way to experience American, presidential, and culinary history, experiment with historic recipes and flavors, serve a conversation-starting dessert, host the perfect garden and tea parties, or try a new family activity with a delicious payoff!