Did you make a big batch of cookies and now you have leftovers? Well consider yourself lucky! Not many people have leftover cookies and there is so much you can do with them. Having leftover cookies is a blessing and they will definitely not go to waste. Try one of these awesome ideas to use them in a creative and …
10 Useful Tips for Baking in High Humidity
Just when you think you’ve perfected your favorite baking recipes, along comes a rainy, humid day. Or maybe you live where high humidity is the natural environment. Moisture in the air from the high humidity can change completely the outcome of any recipe. Muffins may be flat and under baked and that Devil’s Chocolate Cake that’s your signature recipe may …
Can You Bake Cookies on Aluminum Foil? (What to Expect)
Baking is a daily event in my home and one of the things I bake most often is cookies. Chewy and gooey or light and crisp. Chocolate chip, peanut butter, gingersnaps, or oatmeal raisin. Round cookies or bar cookies. All are favorites in my home. Over the years I’ve come up with creative ways to bake cookies and one of …
How to Measure Cake Ingredients Without Scales
One of the most accurate ways to measure ingredients when you are making a cake is to use a scale. Making a cake is such a precise science that you really want the ingredients to be as accurately measured as possible which is why many professional chefs and baking enthusiast prefer to weigh ingredients rather than use cups and measuring …
How to Make Brownies Without Eggs (And the Purpose of Eggs in Baking)
You may be allergic to eggs, unable to eat them because of health issues, or you might have just run out of them and you don’t even have one egg at home to cook with. Don’t worry, you can still whip up a batch of brownies without them. Yes, there are substitutions you can use for eggs when you want …
5 Simple Ways to Thin Candy Melts
Candy melts are a fantastic chocolate creation that allows you to easily melt chocolate and create delicious treats. However, if you have ever used candy melts, you may have found that when melted, they can still have a very thick consistency, making dipping the treats difficult to do. When you want to get a nice smooth candy coating using candy …
7 Simple Egg Substitutes You Can Use in Cake Mixes
Boxed cake mixes are so incredibly convenient. They are quick to put together, fast to bake and give you a fresh, delicious cake that would make anyone’s mouth water. However, most cake mixes require the addition of eggs in order to make the batter. But what if you do not have eggs on hand? Or perhaps you are following a …
9 Simple Methods to Get Muffins out of a Stuck Pan
Muffins aren’t just for breakfast, at least not in our house. My family enjoys muffins at any time of the day, for all occasions – sweet or savory. But there’s nothing more frustrating than baking up some of my favorite muffins and having difficulty getting them out of the pan. So, I’ve gathered a few of the best ways to …