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Why Your Cookies Burn on the Bottom (And How a Light-Colored Baking Pan Fixes It)

Dark nonstick baking pans are one of the most common reasons cookies burn on the bottom. I tested 7 sheet pans to find the best one that prevents burning and delivers consistent baking results.

8 min readMar 20, 2026