Doubling up on baking sheets slows heat transfer, preventing cookie bottoms from burning while ensuring a more even bake.

Once the mixture cools, the burnt bits lift right off with a gentle scrape — a quick pass with a stiff brush and sponge finishes the job. Similar vinegar hacks work too — boiling onion peels with ...

Baking can be a pleasurable way to spend time, but if that time is short, we have an expert's advice on how to bring everything to the right temperature, fast.