Whether you’re a fan of classic chocolate chip or prefer the fun of decorating cut-out sugar cookies, there are a few things that you can do to yield a perfect batch of cookies. In fact, there’s so ...

Sarah Kieffer knows a thing or two about cookies. Her “100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen” cookbook is a must-have for bakers, and her “pan-banging” technique, which gives cookies a ...

No matter how ambitious your holiday cookie baking plans are, chances are good you won’t be cranking out the massive quantities most professional bakers are prepping for this holiday season. But that ...

When I baked some cookies recently, I was reminded of some tips that might be helpful to others: If a recipe calls for shortening, don't assume you can use margarine. Use solid vegetable shortening ...

Convection ovens seem like state-of-the-art appliances, but using them effectively can be a challenge. Professional bakers ...

The baking expert’s new book is a deep dive into the art and science of making the cookies of your dreams. Emily Paster is the author of the widely admired blog, West of the Loop, primarily about food ...

A baking pan has higher sides than a cookie sheet—typically ranging from one to three inches deep. These sides help contain ...

Many people show up at a holiday party and dig in to the Christmas cookies that line the dessert table. Few, though, have any idea how some of them ended up there. Your host likely didn't make all of ...

If you have a box of brownie mix in your pantry, but are craving cookies, you can easily adjust ingredients to create ...