I attended pastry school in France. Here are 8 tricks I've learned for making the perfect cookies.

After attending pastry school and working in several bakeries, I've learned some tips for making the best cookies.

Allison Chen

I'm a full-time baker who has attended pastry school in France, completed a baking course in China, and worked in several bakeries in New York City.Needless to say, I've made my fair share of cookies over the years.Whether it's a matcha-flavored crinkle option or a take on a classic chocolate chip, I've learned what works and what doesn't.Here are eight tips and tricks I've gathered along my baking journey for making the best cookies.

Using a kitchen scale instead of a measuring cup keeps my batches consistent.

I like to convert all my measurements from cups to grams using a kitchen scale.