In the "Essential Chocolate Chip Cookbook", cookies abound, enhanced with tasty extras like toasted nuts, cinnamon, or toffee bits. Dark and creamy truffles are rolled in cute mini semisweet and white chocolate chips for a quick and easy festive gift. Cakes and pies are loaded with chips-both inside and out. Muffins, bars, and ice cream all taste just a little bit better with a sprinkle of chocolate chips. Before you start, get the author's expert opinions on the different chips available and which ones she likes the best. There's also plenty of advice on ingredients and techniques.