“Mom’s Big Book of Cookies”

These recipes have been taste-tested and approved by the critics: Author Lauren Chattman’s children and their classmates. The author of “Mom’s Big Book of Baking,” “Ice Box Desserts,” and “Ice Box Pies” recently released a new cookbook. It has more than 200 recipes designed to help encourage children to start baking cookies with their parents. There are tips for getting the kids involved, “good excuses” for making some recipes and fun ideas for cookie construction projects on rainy or snowy days.

Look inside today’s Food section for Chattman’s favorite holiday cookie,

Stained Glass Star Cookies.