The Nerdy Nummies cookbook : sweet treats for the geek in all of us

*Best read on color devices of 7” or larger. The long-awaited first cookbook from the creator and host of the Internet’s most popular baking show, Nerdy Nummies: a collection of Rosanna Pansino’s all-time favorite geeky recipes as well as sensational new recipes exclusive to this book. The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook is quirky, charming, and fun, featuring the recipes behind Rosanna Pansino’s celebrated, one-of-a-kind creations, as well as beautiful, mouthwatering photographs throughout. It is the perfect companion that you’ll turn to whenever you want to whip up a delicious treat and be entertained all at once. And best of all, these treats are as simple as they are fun to make! No need for costly tools or baking classes to create these marvelous delights yourself. The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook combines two things Rosanna loves: geek culture and baking. Her fondness for video games, science fiction, math, comics, and lots of other things considered “nerdy” have inspired every recipe in this book. You’ll find the recipes for many beloved fan favorites from the show, such as Apple Pi Pie, the Chocolate Chip Smart Cookie, and Volcano Cake; as well as many new geeky recipes, such as Dinosaur Fossil Cake, Moon Phase Macarons, and the Periodic Table of Cupcakes. The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook showcases Rosanna’s most original and popular creations, and each recipe includes easy-to-follow photo instructions and a stunning shot of the finished treat in all its geeky glory: a delicious confection sure to please the geek in all of us! Cover 1 Table of Contents 5 Introduction 6 How to Use This Book 9 Tools 10 Candy Decorating 11 Tips and Techniques 12 Basic Recipes 13 Apple Pie 13 Butter Cake 13 Pound Cake 14 White Cake 14 Red Velvet Cake 15 Rich Chocolate Cake 15 New York-Style Cheesecake 16 Sweet Cinnamon Rolls 16 Brownies 17 Macarons 17 Chocolate Chip Cookies 18 Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies 18 Vanilla Almond Sugar Cookies 19 Lemon Sugar Cookies 19 Royal Icing 20 Marshmallow Fondant 20 Chapter One: Math and Science 21 Apple Pi Pie 22 Chemistry Lab Cake 24 Atom Cookies 26 Periodic Table of Cupcakes 28 Petri Dish Jellies 31 Red Blood Cell Cupcakes 33 Volcano Cake 35 Dinosaur Fossil Cake 38 Geode Candy Cupcakes 40 Chapter Two: Space 43 Star Constellation Cookies 44 Moon Cake 47 Moon Phase Macarons 49 Earth Cake 51 Rocket Ship Cookie Pops 53 Galaxy Cupcakes 55 Chapter Three: Fantasy and Sci-Fi 57 Unicorn Poop Cookies 58 Castle Cake 60 Cauldron Cake Pops 63 Treasure Chest Cake 65 Loch Ness Cupcakes 68 Robot Brownie Pops 70 UFO Cake Pops 72 Zombie Brain Cake 74 Chapter Four: Gaming 76 Video Game Controller Cookies 77 Mana and Health Potions 79 Chocolate Chess Cake 81 20-Sided Dice Cookies 83 Fantasy Sweet Rolls 85 Rupee Hard Candies 87 HP Candy Bars 89 Camouflage FPS Cupcakes 91 Chapter Five: Tech and Web 93 Motherboard Cake 94 Color Code Cookies 97 Flash Drive Crispy Treats 99 Hashtag Cookies 101 Power On Pops 103 Emoticon Cookies 105 Cheeseburger Cupcakes 107 Awkward Penguin Cookies 109 Wi-Fi Cheesecake 111 Chapter Six: Geeky Treats 113 Smart Cookies 114 8-Bit Heart Cocoa 116 Comic Book Cookies 118 Nerd Bird Cupcakes 120 Glasses Cookies 122 Textbook S'Mores 124 Acknowledgments 126 Conversion Chart 127 Resource Guide 127 Templates 128 Index 129 About the Author 130 The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook combines two things Rosanna Pansino loves: geek culture and baking. Her fondness for video games, science fiction, math, comics, and lots of other things considered "nerdy" have inspired every recipe in this book. You'll find the recipes for many beloved fan favorites from her internet baking show of the same name, such as Apple Pi Pie, the Chocolate Chip Smart Cookie, and Volcano Cake; as well as many new geeky recipes, such as Dinosaur Fossil Cake, Moon Phase Macaroons, and the Periodic Table of Cupcakes A Cookbook Based On The Author's Fondness Of Geek Culture And Baking. Math & Science -- Space -- Fantasy & Sci-fi -- Gaming -- Tech & Web -- Geeky Treats. Rosanna Pansino. Includes Index. For bakers of all levels, this book is filled with fun projects perfect for the whole family. Print run 125,000.