Never put dough on a hot baking sheet; it will lose its shape and spread.
Don’t grease baking sheet unless directed. Most recipes have ample fat to prevent sticking.
Want same-size cookies: Use a small ice cream or cookie scoop to measure them out. Then, roll each one up in a small ball in your hands and place on cookie sheet.
Avoid a gooey mess by coating your fingers with cooking spray before shaping sticky cookies like macaroons or Rice Krispies Treats.
Always place cookies 1 or 2 inches apart on baking sheets to prevent them from melding together.
