What makes a great cookie sheet? There's nothing sadder than hauling out your mixer, your rolling pin and your cookie cutters, then gearing up to dive into a cookie-making marathon, only to find that ...

Cookie sheet vs. baking sheet: We use the term "baking sheet" to refer to all of the products, while "cookie sheet" specifically means a flat pan with only one elevated edge.

However, unrimmed baking sheets (sometimes known as cookie sheets) have their uses; they’re ideal for roasting large cuts of meat or vegetables, allowing airflow for more even browning, says Elaiho.

Baking sheets — also known as sheet pans — are versatile pieces of cookware, great for crisping bacon, roasting vegetables, crafting full sheet-pan dinners and even making cookies.