Virtual Baking Cookies & Bars

There’s something for everyone in this cookies and bars class: chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal-raisin cookies, decadent fudgy brownies, and brown butter-coconut-pecan-chocolate chip blondies (aka conga bars). Our chef will guide you through the entire process and give you tips on how to personalize the recipes, which are yours to keep. And if you can’t eat your cookies in one sitting (please don’t), we’ll tell you how to store and bake them for future use. It’ll be a sweet afternoon!

Materials Needed to Participate Fully:

Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 4 oz. butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 1 ½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
• Optional: 1 Tbs. large flake sea salt

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• 4 oz. butter
• ⅓ cup + 1 Tbs. brown sugar
• ⅓ cup + 1 Tbs. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• ¾ cup all purpose flour
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. cinnamon
• ¾ cup rolled or quick oats
• 1 cup raisins or chopped dried figs
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Brownies

• 4 oz. butter
• ½ cup (6 oz.) semisweet or dark chocolate
• 1 ⅓ cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 Tbs. + 1 tsp. cocoa powder
• ½ cup all purpose flour

Coconut Brown Butter Blondies

• 8 oz. butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• ⅔ cup chocolate chips (semisweet or dark)
• ½ cup chopped pecans

Tools:

• Mixing bowls
• Stand mixer, hand mixer, or wooden spoon
• 1-2 oz. Ice cream scoop or two tablespoons
• 2 sheet trays
• 2 square 8”x8” pans, or 8” or 9” cake pans
• Parchment paper
• Rubber spatula
• Double boiler setup: saucepan with a metal bowl that sits on top snugly or medium to large sized microwave-safe bowl
• Mesh strainer
• Chef’s knife
• Cutting board
• Plastic wrap

About the Instructor:

I cooked in NYC kitchens for almost ten years, and I've been teaching cooking for 2 years in Alaska and now LA.

Virtual Class FAQ

What will be included in my Virtual Class package?

One ticket includes an access link to your live, online class. The class will be delivered via web conferencing software and feature a live, professional instructor who will walk you through a lesson as described above. You will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as participate from home.

How many people is my purchase good for?

Each ticket is good for one "device" (i.e. one computer, phone, tablet, etc. you'll be logging in from). This ensures we don't get more people in the class than the instructor can handle. Though we understand some people live together and will be working/learning together, the intent is that each class still allows for the same attention to attendees as if students purchased separately. Please be respectful of this!

Will I need anything from home to use in the class?

You will need a reliable Internet connection as well as a computer or device with which you can access your virtual class. We recommend you arrive to class 5-10 minutes early to ensure you're able to set up your device and connection. Additionally, if the class is more than just a lecture you will likely want any materials listed in the course description as "Materials Needed to Participate Fully", though you're welcome to purchase a seat and sit in and just watch.

Am I able to ask questions or interact with the class?

Yes, you'll both be able to ask questions using the chat function in the video hosting software as well as at certain intervals during the class via voice/audio. If the class winds up being on the smaller side, more spontaneous interaction/questions will be encouraged.


Do I have to show my video or speak during class?

While we recommend you do show your video and speak when encouraged to by the instructor, video and audio participation are never mandatory. We find classes have more fun experiences when people are engaging with one another, but understand not everyone will want to do so and that's ok!