But that leads to dense cakes and tough cookies. Overmixing spells disaster for delicate baked goods because the longer you ...

That’s particularly true for cereal and baked goods. Even cookies — yes, the Bureau of Labor Statistics actually tracks cookies — are up 18%. So why are baked goods costing so much more dough?

And with those events come a whole lot of baked goods, whether you're making them, swapping them, or receiving them as a gift. And those holiday baked goods sure are tasty, so you should try your ...