Join NYT Cooking and Vaughn Vreeland, author of the NYT Cooking Cookies book, for a conversation with Melissa Clark and Claire Saffitz. Together, they’ll explore the emotional power of baking—from the cookies that shaped us to the people and memories behind every batch. Why are cookies the perfect anytime treat? And how do they tie us to tradition? This intimate evening explores the ways baking connects us to family, culture, and comfort, with audience Q&A, sweet bites from NYT Cooking, and a book signing.

Come mingle and meet Vaughn, Melissa, and Claire. Stay and enjoy a post-reception hosted by Great Performances and The Times Center. You'll have the opportunity to buy a copy of the book and get it signed by each author.

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