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The Haunted Hobnob: Prue Leith's Spooky Treat! 👻🍪

Happy Halloween, bakers! This week, Chris is in the lab putting a seasonal, brown-and-orange spin on The Great British Bake Off icon: Prue Leith's Chocolate Caramel Hobnobs! Forget your flimsy wafer cookies; these are crunchy, caramel-filled masterpieces perfect for your adult trick-or-treating party (or just hiding in the pantry).

We’re not just baking, we’re learning!

• Biscuit Breakdown: We explore the surprisingly long and crunchy history of the Hobnob, the simple biscuit that conquered the UK and became a dunking legend.
• The Horror of Seizing: We confront a true baking nightmare: seizing white chocolate! We dive into the specific science of why even a single drop of water can ruin your melted chocolate and give you tips on how to handle cocoa butter like a professional ghostbuster.

Tune in to discover if Chris's seasonal color swap is a delicious disaster or a perfectly engineered treat!

Cookie Lab Master Gluten-Free Cookie Dough

- 226g unsalted butter, softened

- 200g granulated sugar

- 220g light brown sugar, packed

- 2 large eggs (room temp)

- 2 tsp vanilla extract

- 420g gluten-free flour blend

- 1 tsp cornstarch

- 1/2 tsp baking soda

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 1 tsp salt

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Breaking Down the Butterfinger Cookie! 🍫🥜

This week on Cookie Lab, prepare for a satisfyingly messy episode! We're celebrating that perfectly flaky, impossibly crunchy, and peanut-buttery treat by turning it into a spectacular cookie: the Butterfinger Cookie!

Join Jill in the lab as we reveal the recipe for incorporating the shattered pieces of gold into a chewy base. We're going beyond the bake to explore the delicious secrets of the original candy bar:

• The History: Where did the Butterfinger come from, and how did it earn its name?
• The Science: We're cracking the code on its unique texture! We explain the surprisingly simple science behind its characteristic flakiness and brittleness—a secret that sets it apart from every other candy bar.
• The Sweet Bonus: Did you know Butterfinger is naturally Gluten-Free? We discuss why this iconic ingredient is a perfect choice for our GF bakers!

Tune in to find out if this cookie lives up to the buttery, peanut-filled legacy!

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Red Velvet Masterpiece! (The Master Dough Strikes Back) 👑❤️

Last week, we forged the legendary Master Cookie Dough (listen to Cookie #191 for the recipe in the show notes)f. This week on Cookie Lab, we're giving that perfect recipe its first major upgrade!

We are taking the Master Dough and tweaking its powerful formula to create a stunning, decadent, and deep red treat: Red Velvet Cookies stuffed with Cream Cheese Frosting! You’ll hear exactly what adjustments we made to achieve that classic soft texture and rich flavor.

Then, prepare for some delicious chemistry as we dive into the science of red food coloring. We uncover the history of that iconic crimson hue and break down what makes red velvet, well, velvet.

Is this truly the best cookie we have ever created? Is it possible for a cookie to contain this much awesome? Tune in or watch us on YouTube, and find out if this Red Velvet creation deserves the Master title!

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One Dough to Rule Them All! (The Master Cookie Dough Episode) 🍪👑

Welcome, Fellowship of Bakers! This week on Cookie Lab, we've embarked on an epic quest to create the legendary Master Cookie Dough Recipe—the one dough to rule all cookie cravings! We’re putting it to the test right away with a batch of colorful M&M Cookies.

But this isn't just about mixing and baking; we’re giving you the deep dive on the secrets of the baking realm:

• The History of Leavening: We'll unveil the surprising history of Baking Soda and how this humble pantry staple transformed baking forever.
• Mixing Magic: Ever wonder what happens when you cream butter and sugar? We break down the science of mixing ingredients so you can achieve perfect texture every time.
• The Secret Scroll: We share our detailed process and, most importantly, our Master Cookie Dough Recipe! Prepare to retire all your other dough recipes.

Grab your whisk and tune in for the episode that ends the tyranny of mediocre cookies!

Cookie Lab Master Gluten-Free Cookie Dough

- 226g unsalted butter, softened

- 200g granulated sugar

- 220g light brown sugar, packed

- 2 large eggs (room temp)

- 2 tsp vanilla extract

- 420g gluten-free flour blend

- 1 tsp cornstarch

- 1/2 tsp baking soda

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 1 tsp salt

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Swedish Fish Pizza - It's a Thing! 🍕🍬

This week on Cookie Lab, we're taking "pizza night" to a whole new level of weird and wonderful. We're making and tasting a Peanut Butter Swedish Fish Pizza! Prepare yourself for a sweet, salty, and shockingly delicious combination that you simply have to hear to believe.

We'll be diving into the surprising history of Swedish Fish, from their Scandinavian beginnings to becoming a movie-theater candy staple. And for the science geeks (and everyone else!), we're exploring the fascinating chemistry of invert sugar, a key ingredient that gives Swedish Fish their iconic chewiness and glossy look.

Is it a cookie? Is it a pizza? Is it a work of art? Tune in to find out!

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Triple Biscoff Cookies! 🍪✈️

Get ready to jet set with your taste buds this week on Cookie Lab! We're celebrating that iconic, caramelized, and impossibly crunchy cookie in a spectacular way: Triple Biscoff Cookies! That's right—we're talking crumbled Biscoff in the dough, a surprise Biscoff butter filling, and a perfect Biscoff cookie on top.

Join us as we explore the surprising history of speculoos butter, which has taken the world by storm. Plus, we're diving into the delicious and complex science behind cardamom, the key spice that gives these cookies their signature flavor.

So grab your coffee (or your favorite spread) and get ready for an episode that's all about the sweet, spiced, and scientifically fascinating world of Biscoff.

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Show Note: Biscoff Cookie Bonanza! 🍪✈️

Get ready to jet set with your taste buds this week on Cookie Lab! We're celebrating that iconic, caramelized, and impossibly crunchy cookie that you love on airplanes and in your favorite spreads: the Biscoff!

Join us as we explore the surprising history of this European classic, from its origins as a Belgian "speculoos" cookie to its global domination. Plus, we're getting into the delicious science of what makes these cookies so perfectly brown and crispy. We'll uncover the secrets behind that deep caramel flavor and brittle texture.

So grab your coffee (or your favorite spread) and get ready for an episode that's all about the sweet, spiced, and scientifically fascinating world of Biscoff.

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Movie Popcorn Cookies! A Salty, Sweet Treat! 🍿🍪

This week on Cookie Lab, we're taking our love for chocolate chip cookies to the movies! We're making and tasting Movie Teater Cookies with real popcorn and Raisinets!

We’ll explore the buttery history of popcorn, from ancient civilizations to the movie theaters we know and love. We're also popping into the fascinating science behind how a simple kernel transforms into that fluffy, delicious treat.

Is this the most cinematic cookie ever? You'll have to listen to find out! Grab your snack buddy and get ready for a fun, surprising, and absolutely delicious episode.

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Recipe at: https://www.bluebonnetbaker.com/movie-theatre-cookies-recipe/

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