How do I bake perfect cookies from dough?

Ready to become the master of cookie perfection? Discover the secrets to baking flawless cookies from your favorite dough. Get your apron on, preheat that oven, and let's turn that dough into golden deliciousness!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, how do I bake perfect cookies from dough. Items include: Cookie dough Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Cookie dough As per package instructions
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat 1 sheet

Take note
Handle the oven carefully to avoid burns. Always follow recommended temperatures and cooking times to prevent overcooking or undercooking the cookies.

1

Preheat the oven

Set your oven to the recommended temperature stated in the cookie dough instructions. Typically, it's around 350°F (175°C). Preheating ensures that the oven reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.

2

Prepare the baking sheet

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This prevents the cookies from sticking to the sheet and makes for easy cleanup.

3

Take a portion of the cookie dough, usually about a tablespoon, and roll it into a ball using the palms of your hands. Repeat this with the remaining dough, placing each ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave enough space between the dough balls to allow for spreading during baking.

4

Flatten the dough balls

Gently press down on each dough ball using the back of a fork or the bottom of a glass. This flattens the dough slightly and creates a textured surface that gives the cookies an appealing appearance.

5

Bake the cookies

Place the baking sheet with the dough balls into the preheated oven. Set the timer for the recommended baking time provided on the cookie dough packaging. Keep an eye on the cookies as they bake, ensuring they turn golden brown but not overly browned.

6

Cool and enjoy

Once the cookies are golden brown, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the sheet. This helps them firm up. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, enjoy your perfect batch of cookies!