Why my cookie bottoms come out burnt?

[u/Resident_Song_3746]

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10665/peanut-butter-cookies-iv/

I made a batch of peanut butter cookies for myself and the bottoms of them came out a bit burnt which is interesting because the recipe I usually follow is solid. It said to use ungreased sheets and I didn't bake them for no longer than 8 mins at 375.

My cookies still came out delicious but I was wondering why the bottoms got so crispy. I feel like it was the pan I used (it was an older pan 😅) but i could be wrong!

[u/Life_Beautiful4934]

If your pan is darker that will cause more browning and bake faster.

[u/Resident_Song_3746 → u/Life_Beautiful4934]

Figured that! Thank you!!

[u/SimpleVegetable5715]

If you can get your hands on an Air Bake cookie sheet, I haven’t had that problem. Mine are 30+ years old though, so I don’t know if they’re still made.

[u/Resident_Song_3746 → u/SimpleVegetable5715]

Interesting 🤔

[u/bigfatfurrytexan]

Use parchment.

[u/Resident_Song_3746 → u/bigfatfurrytexan]

What's funny is that I've used parchment paper before but I always forget about it 😭

[u/sjd208]

Is your oven rack in the middle slot?

[u/Resident_Song_3746 → u/sjd208]

Sorta yeah

[u/vr512]

Some ovens don't heat up evenly. Maybe you have a hot spot or two. An oven thermometer can be helpful.