The Problem: Cookies don’t need much heat or time to bake; the bottoms can quickly turn from golden brown to black. Residual heat from the pan can continue to bake cookies outside the oven.

The Solution: The extra-deep grooves etched into the heavy-gauge aluminum of Emerilware’s large cookie sheet (14 by 17 1/2 inches) keep lots of air flowing around cookies for a nice, even golden brown finish. Bonus: stick-free release. The heat-reflective shine also helps prevent excess crisping and browning.

To Buy: $25, www.emerilstore.com.