In the Test Kitchen — Season 1, Episode 1: Cookies
Talk • 25 min • 1 season, 6 episodes
Episode synopsis
The hosts debate what makes the “perfect” chocolate chip cookie — chewy vs crispy, thick vs thin, bakery-style vs homemade. They test several cookie recipes while exploring the science of butter, sugar, chocolate ratios, and baking techniques. The episode also dives into the history of the chocolate chip cookie and why people are emotionally attached to different textures and styles.
About In the Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen's Lan Lam, Bryan Roof, Lidey Heuck and Nik Sharma discuss the culture, stories and science behind the foods we love to eat.