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The Arnold Palmer Cookie: A Tee-Time Treat! 🍋☕

This week on Cookie Lab, we’re swinging for the greens with a refreshing twist on a classic pairing: the Arnold Palmer Cookie! Inspired by the legendary "half-and-half" beverage, Jill is in the lab crafting a cookie that perfectly balances the zing of lemon with the earthy depth of black tea.

Join us as we dive into:

• The Legend of the Drink: We explore the history of the Arnold Palmer, from the golf courses of the 1960s to its status as a global refreshment icon. How did a simple request for "a mixture of lemonade and iced tea" become a namesake sensation?
• The Cookie Blueprint: Jill breaks down her inspired recipe, explaining how she infused the dough with those signature citrus and tea notes to create a cookie that tastes exactly like a summer afternoon.
• The Science of the Steep: We get technical with the science of tea! We discuss tannins, polyphenols, and how the temperature and timing of your tea infusion can drastically change the flavor profile and structural integrity of your bake.

Will Jill's creation be a hole-in-one, or will it get stuck in the sand trap? Tune in for the history, the taste test, and all the "tea" on this unique bake!

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/Arnoldcookie

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The Busken Iced Tea Challenge: Cincinnati’s Finest! 🍋🍪

This week on Cookie Lab, we’re heading to the Queen City to tackle a regional legend: the Busken Bakery Iced Tea Cookie! Known for its unique citrusy snap and iconic icing, this cookie is a Cincinnati staple, and we’re determined to crack the code.

The stakes are high this week as Chris brings an actual original Busken cookie all the way to the lab! We hold a high-pressure "Cookie Off" as Jill performs a side-by-side taste test, comparing the bakery's original to Chris’s meticulously crafted copycat recipe. Will the student surpass the master, or is there a secret ingredient we haven't found yet?

We also dive into:

• A Sweet History: We trace the origins of the Busken Bakery, a family-owned institution that has been keeping Cincinnati sweet since 1928.
• The Science of the Shine: Ever wonder how that icing stays so perfectly glossy and soft without getting brittle? We break down the science of corn syrup! Learn how it acts as an interfering agent to prevent sugar crystallization, ensuring that signature smooth finish every single time.

Tune in to see if Chris’s copycat can stand up to the real deal, and learn how to bring a taste of Ohio into your own kitchen!

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/buskencopycat

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The NYC Legend: Culture Espresso Copycat Cookies! 🍪☕

This week on Cookie Lab, we are tackling a legendary recipe from one of the most iconic coffee shops in New York City: Culture Espresso! Known for having one of the best chocolate chip cookies in the world, we’re putting Jill’s copycat version to the ultimate test.

Join us as Jill tells the story of her trek through the busy streets of Manhattan to find this award-winning shop and the moment she realized she had to recreate that magic in her own kitchen. We’ll be doing a live taste test of her homemade version to see if it captures that perfect balance of a crispy exterior and a gooey, chocolate-heavy center.

But the secret to this cookie isn't just the chocolate—it's the finish! We’re diving into the Science of Maldon Salt. We’ll explain:

• The Geometry of Flavor: Why the unique pyramid shape of these sea salt flakes creates a "crunch" and a flavor profile that regular table salt can't touch.
• The Clean Finish: How the mineral content of Maldon salt enhances the sweetness of the chocolate without leaving a bitter aftertaste.

Whether you're a New Yorker or just a cookie enthusiast, you won't want to miss this deep dive into a coffee shop classic!

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/culutre-copycat

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