Cookies baked on a rimless pan brown faster and can finish baking several minutes before those on a rimmed pan.

For mess-free measuring, spray measuring cups with vegetable oil spray before using them to measure a sticky ingredient.

Fat determines texture. Saturated fats produce tender baked goods, while unsaturated fats produce a chewier texture.

Let baking sheets cool completely between cookie batches. To expedite cooling, rinse the warm sheets under cold water.