Cookie Chemistry 101: The Art of Making a Good Crumb

Step 1: Gather ingredients. No, not that kind. The other kind. Flour. Sugar. Butter. Eggs. Chocolate chips. No, not those kind of chips.

Learn more about the Chemistry of the Chip. | Or the Chemistry of the Crust.

Why is this important?

Think about it. A cookie that's too crumbly is like a relationship. It's all over the place. A good cookie is like a good partner. Stable. Reliable. Not too much work.

But don't just take our word for it! Read about the infamous Experiment 42 to see the devastating effects of poorly crafted cookies.

Or if you're feeling adventurous, try Cookies in Peril - where the cookie gods have failed us all.