Homemade gourmet cookies, cakes, and pies made with love.
WELCOME TO FIRST BITE COOKIE ACADEMY: COURSE: COOKIE FUNDAMENTALS Lesson 16 Why Every Baker Needs an Oven Thermometer Because Your Oven May Be Lying to You 🤦🏾♂️ MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment My oven was set to 350°F simple enough right. I baked my cookies, Read More
WELCOME TO FIRST BITE COOKIE ACADEMY: COURSE: COOKIE FUNDAMENTALS Lesson 15 Parchment Paper vs. Silicone Baking Mats Which One Helps You Bake Better Cookies? 🤦🏾♂️ MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment Saturday morning fresh cookie dough, oven preheated, I grabbed a baking sheet… Then I stopped. Read More
WELCOME TO FIRST BITE COOKIE ACADEMY: COURSE-COOKIE FUNDAMENTALS Lesson 14 Dark vs. Light Baking Sheets How the Color of Your Cookie Sheet Can Completely Change Your Results 🤦🏾♂️ MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment I baked my favorite chocolate chip cookies, same recipe, same ingredients, same Read More
WELCOME TO FIRST BITE COOKIE ACADEMY: COURSE: COOKIE FUNDAMENTALS Lesson 13 Why Cooling Racks Matter The Simple Tool That Helps Cookies Finish Strong 🤦🏾♂️ MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment Fresh cookies, golden brown, chocolate melting, kitchen smelling AMAZING. Me, ” I’ll just leave them on Read More
WELCOME TO FIRST BITE COOKIE ACADEMY: COURSE COOKIE FUNDAMENTALS Lesson 12 Why Cooling Cookies Is Just as Important as Baking Them The Final Step That Many Home Bakers Rush 🤦🏾♂️ MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment The timer beeped, cookies looked PERFECT. Golden edges, soft centers, Read More
WELCOME TO FRIST BITE COOKIE ACADEMY: COURSE COOKIE FUNDAMENTALS Lesson 11 Why “Mise en Place” Is Every Baker’s Secret Weapon How 10 Minutes of Preparation Can Save an Entire Batch of Cookies 🤦🏾♂️ MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment The recipe looked easy, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Read More
WELCOME TO FIRST BITE COOKIE ACADEMY: COURSE: COOKIE FUNDAMENTALS Lesson 10 How to Know When Your Cookies Are Done Why Perfect Cookies Are Baked with Your Eyes, Not Just a Timer 🤦🏾♂️ MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment The recipe said, Bake for 10–12 minutes. Me… Read More
WELCOME TO FIRST BITE COOKIE ACADEMY: COURSE: Cookie Fundamentals Lesson 9 Why Chilling Cookie Dough Changes Everything The Secret to Better Flavor, Less Spreading, and Thicker Cookies 🤦🏾♂️ MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment The recipe said, “Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.” Me… Read More
WELCOME TO FIRST BITE COOKIE ACADEMY: Course: Cookie Fundamentals Lesson 8 Why Cookie Size Matters The Secret to Even Baking, Better Texture, and Beautiful Cookies 🤦🏾♂️ MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment The recipe said, ” Scoop the cookie dough.” Me, got it. Lol first cookie Read More
Learn to trust your eyes, hands, and your instincts. MarMar’s “What the Beep?!” Moment The recipe said, “Mix until combined”. So I did, LoL then I looked at the bowl Wooo and thought “Combined into what?” It was too sticky, too dry, too soft, too Read More