There is nothing like a freshly baked cookie, fresh out of the oven. Soft and gooey chocolate chip, chewy oatmeal raisins, or little decorated sugar cookies. I love baking them with kids or enjoying them alone to lift my mood. This is a guide on the basics of baking cookies, and it will take you through the process step by step, so you’ll have soft, moist, delicious cookies every time. Bring your wet ingredients to room temperatures, like the eggs or butter. This is