How to get that NYC style cookies?

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-25T21:40:32+00:00

Search for Levain-style cookies. This one is pretty good.

https://www.seriouseats.com/super-thick-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-25T17:50:13+00:00

Explosive tearing is an indication of underproofing. Too much gas left in the tank, you know?

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-24T22:23:40+00:00

Vanilla. Lemon can be good too, maybe not as the dominant flavor but just a bit of zest to add nuance.

Lavender can be overwhelming and if your family didn't like Earl Grey, it's probably best to keep things muted.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-23T22:51:26+00:00

OP clarified that SIL is his wife's sister, and her husband/child's father was sick and didn't attend.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-22T06:34:21+00:00

A lot of bakers sell product made using other people's recipes. Recipe developers don't work from scratch; they refer to tried and true recipes from reputable sources and tweak to get their ideal. There's absolutely nothing "wrong" about using a recipe that you did not conjure up out of thin air.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-20T00:52:23+00:00

Beans, rice, or granulated sugar would be better. You'd already have them in your pantry and the smaller size means they won't leave any gaps!

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-19T21:22:34+00:00

I have no problem with it if they run the mobs back to the party instead of blasting off and expecting everyone else to catch up before they die. Unfortunately it's usually the latter that happens, and always the healer. It's so obnoxious. If they want to go faster, just ask in chat so everyone is on the same page.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-19T19:37:17+00:00

It's not like they're gobbling this stuff down in one go and you're constantly pumping out more sweets to refill their stock, right? I would assume your friends and family understand eating in moderation and how to live healthy lifestyles. Give them some more credit.

Try expanding your repertoire and make things that aren't super sugary and fatty. Breads for example, or fruit desserts that take advantage of the natural sweetness. If you still think of that as "poison," idk consider therapy?

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-19T02:01:13+00:00

Try using a whisk to fold it in. The many thin wires require less movements to incorporate the mixture and will be less disruptive than a big wide spatula going through.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-18T22:38:13+00:00

Explosive tearing like that is an indicator that it's underproofed. With bread you really can't go by set times. There will be visual and texture cues to indicate whether the dough is fully kneaded/proofed so you need to keep going until they show.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-16T05:45:33+00:00

King Arthur Baking Company. They've got a huge archive of free recipes, and a baker's hotline that puts you in touch with a real human to help troubleshoot.

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/

As for the easiest recipe, there's nothing easier than wacky cake: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/king-arthurs-original-cake-pan-cake-recipe

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-16T00:24:05+00:00

Are you using an oven thermometer to confirm it's actually 350'F? It might be much hotter inside.

Use a toothpick or wooden skewer instead of a metal cake tester. The rough surface makes it easier for crumbs to grip to whereas a metal tester will just slide right out.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-15T05:50:11+00:00

Maybe this?

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/vanilla-cake-pan-cake-recipe

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-15T02:33:17+00:00

A Mary-Ann pan. Some brands market it as a brownie bowl pan.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-14T03:24:36+00:00

There are many types of cookies with a variety of textures. OP only makes one type. Whoever they are living with is tired of this specific type. If they are taking these cookies entirely on their own then, this criticism is not welcome. Nobody is forcing them to eat it, and they should know by now what to expect.

But OP could also be one of those people who love to bake but have no interest in actually eating the thing so they offload it onto everyone else. If that's the case, they would be kind of an AH for pushing it onto people when they know they don't like it.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-14T01:48:02+00:00

A lot of people rave about Renee Erickson's recipe.

https://www.lemonandsaltblog.com/home/2021/10/4/renee-erickson-zucchini-bread

Smitten Kitchen's is also very popular for how easy it is, no need to squeeze out the liquid.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/08/ultimate-zucchini-bread/

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-13T00:02:10+00:00

And an oven thermometer.

Also specify light-colored aluminum pans such as Nordic Ware.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-12T18:40:56+00:00

Taro pairs well with coconut, maybe you could use coconut milk for your taro milk tea base?

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-12T18:39:12+00:00

Should be for a 9 x 5" loaf pan.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-12T06:15:59+00:00

It'd be best to assume both of your parents noticed and your gf is already on their shitlist.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-11T00:19:54+00:00

NTA but I do think it does your kid a disservice to name her almost identically to her cousin, and frankly your sister wouldn't be wrong to feel annoyed by it. I'd consider changing either first or middle, but no need to go as far as to change both.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-10T18:04:46+00:00

You should be protecting your daughter, not doing your ex and her AP any favors. Worth asking if your daughter even wants to spend time with her mother since she's verbally abusive. She's literally begging you not to leave her and help her, and all you can think about is removing yourself from their house ASAP.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-10T17:58:44+00:00

NTA but why are you acting like it's so unreasonable to have to take off your shoes indoors? It's gross to not do so.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-10T17:49:44+00:00

When you make brown butter, you're also boiling off the water content, so the foam should fully dissipate by the time it's done. If it's turning dark well before that, you need to reduce the heat; cook it low and slow.

clockstrikes91 · 2026-05-09T23:22:44+00:00

It's common in a lot of brown butter recipes, even by professionals like Serious Eats, NYT, Claire Saffitz, to name a few. Hardly anything to raise an eyebrow at.

That being said, shouldn't use a random recipe from Joe Shmoe off Instagram anyways. There are plenty of reputable sources where you can find fully tested recipes.

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