Cookie Recipes & Baking Tips

Homemade recipes, kitchen tips, and the story behind every batch — from a 13-year-old baker in Garland, TX.

StoryApril 12, 20265 min

Where to Find Real Homemade Cookies in Garland, TX

A local's guide to finding actual homemade cookies near Garland, TX — what to look for, what to avoid, and why cottage bakeries usually beat chain bakeries on quality and price.

TipsApril 10, 20266 min

Texas Cottage Food Law in 2026: What Changed with SB 541

A plain-English guide to the Texas Cottage Food Law in 2026 — the new $150,000 sales cap, the wholesale rule, labeling requirements, and what home bakers in Garland, TX actually need to know.

RecipeApril 5, 20265 min

Brown Butter Toffee Cookies with Sea Salt

My weekly special recipe — nutty brown butter, crunchy toffee bits, and flaky sea salt make this the most requested cookie I've ever made.

RecipeApril 1, 20265 min

How I Make the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

After 5 years and hundreds of batches, here's my method for chocolate chip cookies that are crispy on the edges and gooey in the middle every single time.

RecipeMarch 25, 20264 min

The Only Snickerdoodle Recipe You Need

Soft, pillowy snickerdoodles with a crackly cinnamon-sugar crust. This recipe uses cream of tartar for that signature tang.

RecipeMarch 18, 20264 min

Fudgy Brownie Bites That Actually Stay Fudgy

Most brownie recipes dry out by day two. These stay dense and fudgy for days thanks to one simple trick — extra egg yolks.

TipsMarch 15, 20263 min

5 Cookie Baking Tips I Wish I Knew Earlier

Simple tips that took my cookies from decent to great — chill your dough, use a scale, and stop opening the oven door.

StoryMarch 10, 20263 min

Why I Started Baking at Age 8

The story of how a burnt batch of cookies for my mom's birthday turned into a real business. From my kitchen in Garland, TX to bakedbymatt.com.

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