Is there anything more popular than a chocolate chip cookie? There really can’t be much. Making them is a simple process, does not require any fancy equipment or many ingredients and they are delicious! Their simplicity makes them a very accessible treat to bake, meaning that anyone can give them a go. I bet a lot of people’s first baking memories are making some form of cookie with their parents or grandparents, so they will often conjure up feelings of nostalgia.

All this make it even more frustrating when they don’t turn out how you would like them too! Even though they are simple, there is still a technical process going on that underpins why they bake like they do and to make sure they taste right.

I keep saying that baking is a technical process, whatever it is you are making. A baking recipe might be simple, but there is still a technical process going on that dictates the results. So, I think it is important to gain some understanding of what might influence the results of your baking, even for something as simple as a chocolate chip cookie.