Tis is the time of year when amateur and professional bakers alike strut their culinary skills for the holiday party. But not even the simplest recipe or glossiest magazine photo spread can prevent an epic cookie fail. Even pre-packaged cookie boxes like the one below can drive home cooks batty.
That overwhelming frustration of following a recipe so closely, only to open the oven door and discover one big cookie that looks like its been run over by a steam roller, is universal. As is that unfortunate first bite that brings consternation over the two hours wasted producing a treat with a closer resemblance to cardboard than ginger.
Here are some tips to help avoid these common cookie conundrums in the future.
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