The recipe for a Great Cookie Exchange

Bake for Success! Creating delectable and picture-perfect cookies is an art that combines precision, technique, and a sprinkle of creativity. To help you elevate your baking game and achieve cookie perfection, we've compiled a list of essential tips and recommendations. From using room temperature ingredients and accurate measurements to mastering the art of dough chilling and decoration, these tried-and-true techniques will set you on the path to baking success. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a cookie-baking adventure filled with delicious flavors and irresistible treats. 

• Use Room Temperature Ingredients:  Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting to ensure even mixing and better cookie texture.
• Measure Ingredients Accurately: Use a kitchen scale or measuring cups/spoons to ensure accurate measurements for the best results.

• Don't Overmix: Overmixing can result in tough cookies, so mix ingredients until just combined.

• Chill the Dough: Refrigerating the dough before baking can help cookies hold their shape and prevent spreading in the oven.

• Use Parchment Paper: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and for easy cleanup.

• Preheat Your Oven: Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking for even and consistent baking.

• Rotate Baking Sheets: Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking to ensure even baking of all cookies.

• Cool Baking Sheets: Allow baking sheets to cool between batches to prevent cookies from spreading too much.

• Decorate Carefully: Decorate cookies once they have fully cooled to prevent frosting or decorations from melting.

• Store Properly: Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent them from drying out.

Avoid Baking Blunders:

The most common mistake made in baking is not reading through the ENTIRE recipe before you begin. Reading a recipe first is important to ensure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment, understand the steps involved, and can plan accordingly to prevent mistakes and interruptions during the baking process.

Pick the Right Mix:

Choose one of our most popular mixes, all made with high-quality ingredients.

• 1.Gingerbread Cookies
• 2.Chocolate Chip Cookies
• 3.Chocolate Rainbow Cookies
• 4.Peppermint Bliss Cookies
• 5.Pecan Sandies
• 6.Espresso Cookies
• 7.Danish Coconut Cookies
• 8.Oatmeal Scotchies
• 9.Shortbread 
• 10.Snickerdoodle

Try something different!

How about a Vintage Cookie Recipe? WE Energy has been putting out a Holiday Cookie Book since 1929 and you can access their digital archive online at https://www.we-energies.com/recipes/archive