Cookie Techniques

The science behind making the most delicious cookies.

How to Perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, One Ingredient at a Time

Cookies so good, they don't even need eggs or butter.

A Royal-Icing Tutorial: Decorate Christmas Cookies Like a Boss

Forget the North Pole—the magic of Santa's workshop is right in your kitchen.

Cookie Science: How Do Eggs Affect My Cookies?

What are those eggs doing in your cookie dough?

Cookie Science: The Real Differences Between Brown and White Sugars

Different sugars do very different things in cookie doughs.

Ingredient Guides

How Does Baking Powder Affect My Cookies?

Answers to all your baking powder questions.

Cookie Science: How Baking Soda Works

The mysteries of baking soda explained.

Cookie Science: Why Cream Butter and Sugar?

The science behind creaming butter and sugar.

Step-by-Step: How to Make Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies

The keys to making soft, chewy sugar cookies.