Bake from Scratch

OUR TOP 10 ESSENTIAL Cookie Tools

1. STURDY SILICONE SPATULA OR WOODEN SPOON.

nce you add flour, keep the mixing to a minimum. After adding flour, every extra second spent beating your dough activates more gluten, which means tougher cookies. The key to not overmixing your cookie dough? Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to stir in your mix-ins (like chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles) by hand so you don’t overwork

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