Baking Sheets
We put dozens to the test to find the flat-out best.
1) Williams-Sonoma Nonstick Half-Sheet Pan
$28, williams-sonoma.com
UPSIDE Light-colored coating prevents overbrowning; dishwasher safe; scratch resistant; lifetime guarantee.
DOWNSIDE Rimmed sides prevent easy cookie transfers to cooling rack.
2) Vollrath SteelCoat X3 Cookie Sheet
$46, ikitchen.com
UPSIDE Even heat distribution; nonstick coating; handles on two sides for easy lifting.
DOWNSIDE Expensive; scratches easily.
3) WearEver Natural AirBake Baking Sheet
$16 for a set of 3, target.com
UPSIDE Hollow center prevents overbrowning; dishwasher safe.
DOWNSIDE Awkward single handle on one side.
4) Crate and Barrel Commercial Baking Sheet
$16, crateandbarrel.com
UPSIDE Matte surface for easier release; dishwasher safe; scratch resistant.
DOWNSIDE Rimmed sides prevent easy cookie transfers to cooling rack.
USE YOUR BAKING SHEET TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
*Prices and other details were accurate when we published this article in May 2007.