10 Tips for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

I don't believe there is a recipe for a perfect chocolate chip cookie.  Everyone has their own opinions about what makes a chocolate chip cookie great.  Some people like soft, some chewy, others flat and crispy.   But there are a few tips that can make your favorite chocolate chip cookie even better.

How To Make Frosting Colors

Basic Food Coloring Box Frosting Colors from Food Network

How to Soften Butter in a Jiffy

I always get the urge to bake late Friday night. And although we don't usually have a bed time on Fridays, I don't want to wait around for an hour while the butter softens. So I love this idea from Elise at Simple Recipes:


You put the butter in between to sheets of wax paper and roll it flat like you would a pie crust. You then peel it off the wax paper and put it in the bowl to cream.

For the best results, you have to have softened butter. Creaming the butter and the sugar is actually a really important step. You want the sugar to be able to punch a million little holes into the butter. These air pockets help the cookie rise and make them light.

Have I ever told you guys how much I love Alton Brown? My obsession with Good Eats is where I got that lovely piece of information and it has served me well.