Baking soda and powder will produce very different results, and which is better depends on what kind of cookie you're making and how you like them to turn out.

Because it is pure bicarbonate of soda, a teaspoon of baking soda is 3 to 4 times stronger than a teaspoon of baking powder. So, to substitute effectively, you will have to do some math.

Baking soda comes with some benefits. It can impart crispiness and a rich, dark color that's appealing in cookies, Reid says. This leavening agent works particularly well with brown sugar, since the ...

Baking soda, a common ingredient in cookie recipes, is an alkaline powder that causes dough to rise. Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda has a handy change by date on the side, so you can mark when you ...

Whether you’re making cookies, cakes, breads, or brownies, you’d be hard pressed to find a baking recipe that doesn’t include a rising agent.The secret to soft and fluffy treats is the ...

I made common baking mistakes (on purpose!) to see how they would affect chocolate-chip cookies. As it turns out, there's a lot that can go wrong, like mistaking baking powder for baking soda.

"Baking powder and soda are the agents that lead the chemical reaction of the baking process. When they are stale, they are less potent, which causes your cookies to not bake properly and end up ...