Spread in Oven
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Who doesn't love cookies? Each of us has our personal favorites – a perfect flavor, texture, shape or size we're passionate about. Cookies are generally easy to bake, making them ideal for introducing your kids to baking too. You can show affection and delight everyone with cookies during special occasions, holidays or anytime at all.
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COOKIE BAKING GUIDES
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COMMON COOKIE ISSUES
Too Soft or Puffy
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Dry or Hard
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Doughy or Underdone
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Stuck to Cookie Sheet
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Dark or Burned
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Storage & Freezing Cookies
Cool cookies completely before storing. Store crisp and soft cookies in separate containers or the crisp cookies will soften; store each kind of cookie separately or flavors may transfer.
For cookies that will be eaten in a day or two: store crisp cookies in a container with a loose-fitting cover; store soft cookies in a container with a tight-fitting cover. Separate very soft, fragile, frosted or decorated cookies with wax paper between the layers.
Cooling Cookies
The cookie recipe will indicate whether cookies should be removed immediately from cookie sheet to cooling rack with a metal spatula, or whether the cookies should remain on cookie sheet for a minute or two to firm up so they can be removed more easily.
Remove cookies using a metal spatula (also called a pancake turner). Using a plastic pancake turner may result in torn or broken cookies.
Baking Tips for Cookies
When preparing for baking, grease cookie sheet or baking pan only if recipe directs. To grease, use a paper towel to apply a thin layer of shortening or lightly spray with no-stick cooking spray.
Special Equipment for Cookies
Make sure your freshly baked cookies - these warm little mounds of joy - are extra special by using the right baking sheets. Pay close attention to the details below.
Selecting Cookie Sheets
Shiny aluminum The best choice for cookies that are consistent in color, shape and size. It prevents cookies from becoming too dark on the bottom.
