Fire up the oven and grab a glass of milk. Today is apparently National Cookie Day, and just in time for the holiday baking season. When it comes to cookies, we all like what we like, but certain ...

Because white sugar is always so ready and willing to undergo the caramelization process, using it in your favorite Christmas cookie recipe also helps with browning, ensuring you get those tasty ...

It deepens and enriches the flavor of your cookies. That nuanced, expensive vanilla extract will pop more. It ensures better caramelization — hooray for crispy edges and golden-hued cookies.

Think of it like letting bread dough rise — only this time, it helps your cookies stay soft without becoming tough. Sugar caramelization: The time spent chilling allows sugar molecules to break ...