Sweet Treats with a Sprinkle of Science
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The Science of Baking
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The Ultimate Cookie Handbook
Get ready to make cookies that rival your favorite bakery. 🍪 The Ultimate Cookie Handbook shares the sweet SCIENCE of cookie baking in a fun, visual way allowing you to create & customize your own recipes.
Don’t be surprised if your creations start being requested by EVERYONE at every single event.
Baking Hacks & How-Tos
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Brownies
Whether you like chewy brownies, cakey brownies, or fudgy brownies, everything you need to know about making delicious homemade brownies is here. Your version of the perfect brownie is just a click away.
Cookies
Here is a collection of my all-time favorite dessert: cookies! You’ll find Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Lemon Cookies, and lots more! Plus TONS of cookie baking tips for perfect cookies every time.
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Meet Tessa
I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I’m a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!).
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