I've perfected my chocolate chip cookie over the years, always working from memory. To my sons, they are so much more than a dessert.

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The author's sons love her chocolate chip cookies so much that her older son asked for a giant chocolate chip cookie instead of a cake for his 11th birthday.

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I'm a former pastry cook. Here are 6 of my favorite easy ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix.

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Though I think boxed brownie mixes are pretty close to perfect, there are a few simple ways I'd upgrade them.

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I attended pastry school in France. Here are 8 tricks I've learned for making the perfect cookies.

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After attending pastry school and working in several bakeries, I've learned some tips for making the best cookies.

Allison Chen

As a former pastry cook, here are 8 of my favorite ways to upgrade a box of cake mix

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There are a lot of cheap, simple ways to upgrade a cake mix.

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Making my own bread is my favorite way to save money on groceries. Here are my top 8 sourdough tips for beginners.

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I've learned a lot of helpful tips for making sourdough bread at home.

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I started a baking business after retiring from the government. Tariffs are affecting almost everything.

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Katrina Golden's business involves a coffee shop and a baking business.

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I set a goal to bake a new treat every week. So far, it's actually helped me snack less and eat healthier.

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Baking has helped me cut down on grocery-store snacks and improved my mental health.

Ashley Archambault

I make my own sourdough bread to save money on groceries. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before starting.

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There are a few things I wish I'd known before making my own sourdough at home.

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My friends beg me to make Joanna Gaines' decadent chocolate-cola cake whenever I host dinner parties

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My favorite chocolate cake recipe to make for guests is from Joanna Gaines.

Alexa Mellardo

Michelin-starred pastry chef rates 19 desserts from movies and TV for realism

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Chef and restaurateur Camari Mick breaks down dessert scenes from movies and TV based on realism.

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