Friday, August 5, 2011

Cookie Sheet vs Jelly Roll Pan

This week's recipe Wednesday calls for a "jelly roll pan". So what exactly is a "jelly roll pan" and how is it different from a "cookie sheet"? Many people mistakenly refer to a "jelly roll pan" as a "cookie sheet". But there are a couple of differences.

Most "jelly roll pans" have 1" sides all the way around to hold in juices when you are cooking. A "cookie sheet" has only one or two raised sides, mostly to help with handling of the pan. The design of this "cookie sheet" allows air to move around your cookies better. While you can use a "jelly roll pan" for baking cookies, it's not always a good idea to substitute a "cookie sheet" for recipes calling for a "jelly roll pan" because it may allow the juices to run off into your oven.

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