{"id":805652,"date":"2018-10-18T16:53:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T21:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=805652"},"modified":"2023-01-07T12:07:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-07T18:07:58","slug":"the-best-oven-rack-position-for-baking-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-best-oven-rack-position-for-baking-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"This Is the Best Oven Rack Position for Baking Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most ovens have two or three racks. But, when it comes to making cookies, there is no reason to take a bet on which one will ensure the superior bake. We have all the information you need on best oven rack position for baking cookies.<\/p>\r\n

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Where should I bake my cookies?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

The simple answer to this question is, meet in the middle. Cookies should (almost) always be baked on the middle rack of the oven. The middle rack offers the most even heat and air circulation which helps cookies bake consistently.<\/p>\r\n

The bottom rack of the oven is closest to the heat source (ovens heat from the bottom unless you have the broiler on), so it can result in burnt bottoms. The top rack of the oven is the furthest from the heat and can result in cookies that spread a little too much.<\/p>\r\n

To make sure your oven is in pristine condition, follow our maintenance tips<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Ideally, cookies are baked one sheet at a time, placed horizontally across the middle oven rack. You should also rotate the pan about three-quarters of the way through the bake time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What if I'm baking two batches at once?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

But we don't all live in that ideal world. Sometimes you have to bake quick! When you need to get two sheets done at once, here's our recipe for cookie success:<\/p>\r\n\r\n