What can I use if I don’t have parchment paper for cookies?

You could use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper for your cookie baking, although we would recommend you grease the foil first to prevent any of your cookies getting stuck to it. The best solution in this instance is to simply grease the baking tray to prevent the cookies from sticking.

Is it okay to bake cookies without parchment paper?

Just as you can bake biscuits without baking powder, you can also bake cookies without the need to use parchment paper. The main reason why people use parchment paper is to ensure an easier cleanup. Therefore, if this is your main concern, you should use heavy foil instead of parchment to reduce cleanup time.

Can I bake cookies directly on baking tray?

Yes cookies can be baked on a baking tray. First line your baking tray with parchment paper or coat with non stick cooking spray before baking your cookies.

Can I use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper for cookies?

The bottom line is that you can use foil for many of the same things you would use parchment paper for, but it doesn’t mean you always should. If parchment paper is for hot use, and waxed paper is for cold use, think of foil more as your alternative for insulating use.

Can you bake cookies on non-stick foil?

Ultimately, the scientific reason you should never bake cookies on a foil-lined baking sheet is simple: The parts of your cookie dough that come in direct contact with the foil are exposed to more concentrated heat than the rest of your cookies, thanks to aluminum’s natural conductor properties.

Can you bake cookies with aluminum foil?

Yes, you can. Aluminum foil produces crisp cookies with moist insides. It bakes cookies faster and has an easier cleanup process. Keep in mind that aluminum foil will make the cookies darker and crispier than other methods.

Can I bake cookies in a glass pan?

Baking cookies in a glass pan is another way to combat this problem. Set your oven temperature to 25F lower than what your recipe calls for and bake for an additional ten minutes longer than the suggested time. Glass works as an insulator rather than a conductor.

Can I use oil instead of parchment paper?

Most people already have some to hand, and it can do many of the same jobs parchment paper does. You can prevent drips and spills by lining your baking sheet with foil, but it does lack the non-stick properties of parchment paper, so you’ll need to add a little oil as well.