{"id":1207051,"date":"2022-11-21T04:19:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T10:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=collection&p=1207051"},"modified":"2024-09-17T10:17:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:17:57","slug":"holiday-baking-tips","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/holiday-baking-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"30+ Tips & Tricks Every Baker Needs to Know for the 2024 Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Use an ironing board as an oversized cooling rack<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe holiday season is when many of us home bakers are in the kitchen nonstop. With so many Christmas cookies<\/a> and holiday pies coming out of the oven, settling for small cooling racks is out of the question. Instead, grab an ironing board, remove the cover and use it as a cooling rack. You'll be happy for the extra space and how it leaves your counters and tabletops free for other baking prep.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Soften butter quickly<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nEvery baker's been there: You're ready to start baking a batch of cookies and realize you forgot to take out the butter in advance. The good news is you don't need to delay your baking. You can easily soften butter a handful of ways.<\/a> Our favorite way to do this is just by cutting the butter into small cubes and letting it sit for just a short time. In about 15 minutes your butter will be ready.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Switch out pan sizes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWhen the kitchen is in full-on production mode, you might find the pans you need aren't clean or are already in the oven. While using the pan mentioned in the recipe is always recommended, there are a few practical swaps you can make. Here are some common conversions<\/a>:\r\n