"Lori" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 15:33:08 GMT, "Vox Humana" >
> wrote:
>
> > Parchment eliminates a lot of mess and it allow
> >you to form your cookies on the parchment and then shift them on and off
a
> >limited number of pans. Just make sure you cool the pans before putting
on
> >a new sheet of cookies. Never put cookies on a hot baking sheet. You
can
> >run the pans under some water, dry them, and put on the new sheet of
cookies
> >in a couple of minutes.
>
> One way to combat hot pans and still get a lot of cookies baked in a
> short time is to have enough pans for 2 cycles through the oven.
> While one set is in the oven, you can cool the next set and load it
> up. I realize a lot of people probably already do that, but thought
> I'd pass that on for folks who are new to baking.
>
> Didn't know you could get the parchement pre-cut at GFS. I'll have to
> check into that. I've been getting it a Wal-Mart on a roll. Thanks!

The parchment from GFS is great. It comes folded in half around a piece of
cardboard. I use a sharp razor knife to cut the paper where it bends around
the cardboard without totally unwrapping it. That way I can slips pieces
out as I need it and it is the right size for a half sheet pan.

Having two sets of pans is a good idea, but some cookies bake so fast that
you can't always get them cooled down fast enough for the next batch without
some intervention. I just wanted to make a point of saying that they have
to be cool.