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Start with Making Twix Bars At Home (11 min, Joshua Weissman), then Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (30 min, Bon Appétit). All 385 lessons here are free, from the teachers' own official uploads. You'll need half-sheet baking pans, silicone baking mats, cookie scoop set and a few more basics (about $355 of kit). The book to keep beside you: Professional Baking by Wayne Gisslen.

What you'll need

• Half-sheet baking pans: Even baking.
• Silicone baking mats: No sticking, no parchment.
• Cookie scoop set: Same-size cookies every time.
• Stand mixer: Doughs and creams with ease. - View on Amazon

Lessons

• Making Twix Bars At Home | But Better (11 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (30 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chefs Attempt to Make Gourmet Andes Mints | Gourmet Makes (30 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Pop-Tarts | Gourmet Makes (35 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Ferrero Rocher | Gourmet Makes (28 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Creamy and Decadent New York Cheesecake (No Waterbath) (11 min, Brian Lagerstrom, Intermediate)
• Making Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls At Home | But Better (9 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Making Crumbl Cookies At Home | But Better (12 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Making Domino's Chocolate Lava Cake At Home | But Better (11 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Choco Tacos Part 2 | Gourmet Makes (34 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts To Make Gourmet Oreos | Gourmet Makes (15 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Pringles | Gourmet Makes (21 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Remakes Gourmet Pop Tarts at Home | Gourmet Remakes (37 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Amazing Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (14 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• Chris Makes Chocolate Chip Cookies | From the Test Kitchen (13 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Lemon Bars (12 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Butterfingers (30 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Cadbury Creme Eggs | Gourmet Makes (33 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Pocky | Gourmet Makes (35 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Pop Rocks | Gourmet Makes (26 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Fudgy Brownies 3 Ways (13 min, Brian Lagerstrom, Intermediate)
• Making McDonald’s Apple Pie At Home | But Better (12 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Snickers | Gourmet Makes (21 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Sno Balls | Gourmet Makes (18 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Starburst | Gourmet Makes (40 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Warheads | Gourmet Makes (33 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• AMAZING Cheesecake Brownies Recipe (13 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Choco Tacos Part 1 | Gourmet Makes (36 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Girl Scout Cookies | Gourmet Makes (38 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Gourmet Makes (39 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Mentos | Gourmet Makes (40 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Twix | Gourmet Makes (40 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Amazing Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe (15 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• BEST Oreo Cheesecake Recipe (13 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe (11 min, Preppy Kitchen, Beginner)
• Meringue Cookies Recipe (11 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Almond Joys | Gourmet Makes (31 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts To Make Gourmet Lucky Charms | Gourmet Makes (19 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Reese's Peanut Butter Cups | Gourmet Makes (19 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Sour Patch Kids | Gourmet Makes (42 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• The Easiest New York Cheesecake 2 Ways (8 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Make Beautiful Cookies that Actually Taste Good | Techniquely with Lan Lam (12 min, America's Test Kitchen, Intermediate)
• Amazing Carrot Cake Cookies (12 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• Chocolate Cheesecake (13 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• Claire & Brad Make the Perfect Thanksgiving Pie | Making Perfect: Thanksgiving Ep 5 (46 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Complete Guide to Making Macarons | Macaron Recipe (12 min, Preppy Kitchen, Beginner)
• Fudgy Chocolate Brownies Recipe (9 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• I Tried The Best Croissant in The World (33 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (48 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet M&M's | Gourmet Makes (40 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Milky Way Bars | Gourmet Makes (40 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Pastry Chef Attempts To Make Gourmet Twizzlers | Gourmet Makes (17 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Rick Makes Chocolate Blackout Cake | From the Test Kitchen (17 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Easy Lofthouse Cookies Recipe (12 min, Preppy Kitchen, Beginner)
• Homemade Fancy Pop Tarts (9 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• I Baked 144 Brownies To Create The Perfect Recipe (21 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Key Lime Pie (13 min, Preppy Kitchen, Intermediate)
• Making Girl Scout Cookies At Home: Samoas | But Better (8 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Perfect Shepherd's/Cottage Pie That Anyone Can Make (8 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Pro Chefs Improve Boxed Brownies (8 Methods) | Test Kitchen Talks @ Home (25 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)

Books on Pastry, Cookies & Sweets

1. Professional Baking by Wayne Gisslen - View on Amazon
2. The Pastry Chef's Companion by Glenn Rinsky - View on Amazon
3. Dorie's Cookies by Dorie Greenspan - View on Amazon
4. BraveTart by Stella Parks - View on Amazon