Kitchen

[poohbear1]

I'm not a huge baker so I'm going to ask a dumb question. Just ordered new Cuisinart cookie sheets and am wondering if I use parchment paper , will the cookies still brown on the bottom?

[Leelynn]

They will bake just like they would if you put them directly on the cookie sheet. I actually get better results with the paper. The parchment paper will help them slide off the pan with ease and will make your clean up a snap. I usually replace my parchment sheet every couple of batches. This will really help preserve your new cookies sheets. 

[gacat123]

parchment paper is a good thing! suggestion: crumple it up into a loose ball and then flatten out on the baking sheet.  when the paper is on a roll it is sometimes tries to roll back up.  i like to use it with cookies and biscuits and yes things brown and do not stick. 

Good Luck!  CAT

[chickenbutt]

Great tip, Cat!  Many the time I have fought with the last pieces being too 'rolly' to lay flat and, being the total klutz that I am, it's like a scene from the Keystone Kops.

I always use either parchment paper or a Silpat, and occasionally aluminum foil for some things, on a baking sheet.  It also keeps my baking sheets that light silver-ish color.  I know that the patina is ok but I like having them stay pristine.

[Day1128]

I always use parchment paper for baking cookies. They brown well and it keeps you from  having to clean the cookie sheet, plus the cookies don't stick. Love it. Sometimes I lightly spray the corners of the cookie sheet before putting down the parchment paper, as it helps the paper stay in place.

[Nataliesgramma]

Once I tried it....I loved it...never going back to just the cookie sheet!!

[GCR18]

My favorite is it extends the life of the cookie sheet.

[Witchy Woman]

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@gacat123 wrote:

parchment paper is a good thing! suggestion: crumple it up into a loose ball and then flatten out on the baking sheet.  when the paper is on a roll it is sometimes tries to roll back up.  i like to use it with cookies and biscuits and yes things brown and do not stick. 

Good Luck!  CAT

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Aren't you smart!  Great tip.  I cannot tell you how many times I've fought that roll.  Why didn't I think of that!  Thanks!

[luv-the-Q]

Parchment paper is a maker's dream.  Once you use it, you will never go back.  🍪😃

[poohbear1]

gacat123 thanks for the tip! I'm assuming you do not grease parchment paper..am I correct?