How to Use Wax Paper to Bake Cookies

Wax paper can be used to cook desserts, but only if it lines the bottom of the pan.

With parchment paper often being expensive and difficult to find, wax paper can used as an alternative when baking cookies. However, as many bakers know, if used improperly wax paper can create a smoky kitchen. Wax paper has to be used in a specific manner to both impart its non-stick qualities while not burning, due to the high temperature of the oven. It can be used to bake cookies, but can only be used with the bar versions, as they cover the entirety of the wax paper.

Instructions

1. Place the pan, facing upwards, on a piece of wax paper.

2. Trace out the bottom of the pan, on the wax paper.

3. Cut out the traced image, from the wax paper. The end result should be a square of paper that fits perfectly in the bottom of the pan.

4. Smear butter around the bottom and sides of the pan evenly using a piece of scrap wax paper cut off from the pan shape.

5. Place the paper in the bottom of the pan, wax side up.

6. Pour the cookie dough in to the pan.

7. Spread the dough evenly by dipping your fingers in water and pressing it to the edges and corners of the pan. Ensure that it is even and that all the wax paper has been covered by dough.

8. Bake the cookies according to the recipe.

Tips & Warnings

• Parchment paper can also be used as a substitute for wax paper to line the bottom of a dish, however it is more expensive.

• Use only bar cookies for this means of baking, as other cookie doughs require modification of their recipes when not cooked individually but as one shape.

References

• Baking 911: HOW TO PREPARE A CAKE PAN:
• Aki's Kitchen: Plastic Wrap, Foil, Wax and Parchment Paper

Resources

• Joy of Baking: Bars and Squares Recipes