Cookie Lab

Send us Fan Mail Miso Magic: Peanut Butter Goes Zen! 🥜🍪 Prepare for a flavor adventure, Cookie Lab listeners! This week, we're taking your taste buds on a wild ride with…Peanut Butter Miso Cookies! Yes, you read that right. We're blending the salty, umami goodness of miso with the classic comfort of peanut butter, and the results are surprisingly divine. But we're not just throwin...

Send us Fan Mail Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Chaos! (And Cookies!) 🍪🔥 Hold onto your spatulas, folks, because this week on Cookie Lab, Chirs & Jill are taking a leap of faith into the wild world of…air fryer cookies! That's right, we're attempting to recreate our beloved NYT Chocolate Chip Cookie in the mighty air fryer. Will it be a crispy, chewy triumph? Or a crumbly catastrophe? We...

Send us Fan Mail April Fools' Cookies: A Colorful Conspiracy! 🍪🌈 Get ready to prank your taste buds! This week on Cookie Lab, we're celebrating April Fools' Day with a cookie recipe that's a delightful deception. On the outside, they look like your average, innocent cookie. But bite into one, and BAM! A burst of unexpected, vibrant color awaits! We're not just revealing...

Send us Fan Mail March Madness: Cookie Edition! 🏀🍪 It's a crossover event of epic proportions! This week, Cookie Lab and The Wednesday Night Podcast are teaming up for a sugary showdown that's sure to make your taste buds cheer. Forget basketball, we're talking a Store-Bought Cookie Bracket ! We've pitted the titans of the cookie aisle against each other in a head-to-head bat...

Send us Fan Mail Khrustyky Craze! Fried Fun & Ukrainian Flair! Get ready to crunch, munch, and maybe even do a little dance! This week on Cookie Lab, we're taking a delicious trip to Ukraine with Khrustyky, those irresistible fried cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat! We'll explore the fascinating history of these crispy delights, their cultural significance, and maybe...

Send us Fan Mail Whoopie! It's a Maple Pecan Showdown! Get ready for a sweet and sticky adventure, cookie lovers! This week on Cookie Lab, Chiras & Jill are diving into the delightful world of Maple Pecan Whoopie Pies. Think fluffy, maple-infused soft cookies sandwiching a creamy pecan filling – pure comfort food bliss! But it's not just about the deliciousness! We're also getti...

Send us Fan Mail Heyday Peanut Logs Take Center Stage! Get ready to crunch and munch! This week on Cookie Lab, Chris and Jill enter the delightful world of Heyday Caramel Peanut Logs. Think sweet, think crunchy, think wafer perfection! We're baking, tasting, and dissecting these irresistible chocolate-dipped treats, and let's just say, things are about to get seriously delicious. But we&...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Cookie Lab, we're bringing the warmth with our Hot Cocoa Cookies with Toasted Marshmallows! Imagine a rich, chocolatey cookie base infused with the comforting flavors of hot cocoa, topped with gooey, toasted marshmallows. We'll be baking and tasting these winter delights, guaranteed to warm your soul. But we're not just about the deliciousness! We'...

Send us Fan Mail Flaky, Feathery, and French: The Science of Palmier Cookies This week on Cookie Lab, we're traveling to France with the elegant and enchanting Palmier cookie! We'll bake these delicate pastries, explore their flaky layers, and learn the science behind their unique shape and texture. Get ready to discover the secrets of gluten-free puff pastry, learn about the magic math...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Cookie Lab, we're diving deep into the decadent world of Black Bottom Brownie Cookies! We'll be baking these rich and fudgy treats, featuring a creamy layer of cream cheese and chocolate swirled throughout. But that's not all! We'll tackle some burning questions: What's the difference between semi-sweet, bittersweet, and dark chocolate? And wh...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Cookie Lab, we're getting playful with our baking! We're whipping up a batch of Tic Tac Toe Cookies , a fun peanut butter treat perfect for any occasion. It sports the classic peanut butter cross hatch, which is indicative of its name. Of course, we'll taste-test our delicious creations - but what's that strange taste??? Yes, there's more! In...

Send us Fan Mail Oreo Overload: A Frozen Tiramisu Treat! Buckle up, cookie lovers, because this week's Cookie Lab is a whirlwind of flavor, history, and science—all packed into a tight 27 minutes! We're diving headfirst into a frozen fantasy: Frozen Golden Oreo Tiramisu! Get ready for layers of creamy mascarpone, crunchy Golden Oreos, and a hint of coffee—a perfect dessert for any occasi...

Send us Fan Mail For Inauguration Day, we held our own very important election…the Presidential Cookie Poll! 🍪🗳️  This week on Cookie Lab, Jill's channeling her inner First Lady and baking up two delicious contenders: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with recipes from Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton. Chris has the tough job of deciding which cookie reigns supreme. Will it be a landslide victo...

Send us Fan Mail Double Fudge Irish Cream Dreams (and Science!) Calling all cookie lovers with a touch of the Irish in them! ☘️ This week, on the first episode of the Season of Cookie Lab, Chris & Jill make a decadent treat: the Double Fudge Irish Cream Cookie, inspired by the amazing recipe from howsweeteats.com. Get ready to sink your teeth into a rich, fudgy cookie infused with the smooth,...

Send us Fan Mail A Greek Christmas Delight: Kourabiedes This week on Cookie Lab, Chris & Jill take a virtual trip to Greece to explore a beloved Christmas tradition: Kourabiedes! These delicate melt-in-your-mouth cookies, generously coated in powdered sugar, are a staple of Greek holiday celebrations. We'll delve into the rich history of Kourabiedes, tracing their origins and exploring th...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year from Cookie Lab! 🎉🍪 We're ringing out  2024 with a bang (or should we say a pop !) with our special Champagne Cookie episode! We're baking up some bubbly treats, exploring the history of champagne (because every good party needs a backstory), and uncovering the science behind those delightful bubbles. Join us for a sweet start to the new year!  Click her...

Send us Fan Mail A Swedish Cookie Holiday Celebration with Katherine Sprung! Get ready for a sweet Swedish coffee break and a Warm holiday celebration!! This week on Cookie Lab, we're beyond excited to welcome the incredibly talented Katherine Sprung, Food Network Chopped Sweets champion and founder of Squish Marshmallows (and now host of the multimedia podcast and YouTube channel Sprung on F...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a genuinely international baking adventure! This week, Chris & Jill are thrilled to welcome Hetal Vasavada, a renowned cookbook author, MasterChef participant, and a passionate supporter of Cookies for Kids' Cancer. Hetal will share her inspiring culinary journey and discuss her collaboration with Challenge Butter. We'll also dive into the world of Indi...

Send us Fan Mail Millionaire Shortbread: A Decadent Delight Get ready to indulge in a truly decadent treat! This week on Cookie Lab, we're investing in Millionaire Shortbread. We'll explore the rich history of this classic British dessert, from its humble beginnings to its modern-day popularity. We'll also uncover the science behind the creamy caramel layer. And, of course, we'...

Send us Fan Mail A Spicy Surprise: Five Spice Cookies with Candied Oranges Get ready for a flavor explosion! This week on Cookie Lab, we're baking up a batch of exotic and delicious Five Spice Cookies with Candied Oranges. Join Chris & Jill as we enjoy the rich history of the five-spice blend, exploring its origins and cultural significance. Then, we'll uncover the science behind can...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're remembering the Forgotten Cookie! These magical meringue treats have a mysterious history, a unique baking style, and a delicious taste. We'll explore the origins of their name and uncover the science behind their light and airy texture. Join us as we bake up a batch of these delightful cookies and share tips for achieving the perfect meringue. Whether y...

Send us Fan Mail Onion-ly Kidding? A Cookie Experiment Get ready for a truly unique cookie experience! This week on Cookie Lab, Chris and Jill share the savory-sweet Onion Cookie. Inspired by a curious Facebook post and Chris's dad's quirky suggestion, we're putting this unconventional recipe to the test. We'll explore the science behind why onions make us cry, and why these co...

Send us Fan Mail Join Chris and Jill as they ditch the oven and head straight to the microwave! We'll whip up a batch of delicious mug cookies, a quick and easy treat perfect for any time of day. We'll explore the fascinating history of the mug, from its humble beginnings as a drinking vessel to its modern-day transformation into a baking tool. We'll also explore the science behind...

Send us Fan Mail Join Chris & Jill for a nutty, delicious adventure! In this episode of Cookie Lab, we're biting into the world of Nutter Butter cookies. We'll explore the history of this iconic treat, from its humble beginnings to its current absurdist internet fame. We'll be baking up a batch of gluten-free Nutter Butter cookies and sharing our thoughts on their taste, texture...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a better-than-pumpkin-spiced delight! In this episode of Cookie Lab, Jill and Chris bake up a batch of chewy, gooey pumpkin cookies that are perfect for an adult Halloween party. We'll delve into the history of canned pumpkin, a kitchen staple that transformed how we enjoy this fall favorite. But that's not all! We'll also explore the science behind pu...