The One-Bowl Method

The main difference between the One-Bowl Method and the Creaming Method is the use of liquid fat in the One-Bowl Method. This method does not require a hand mixer or stand mixer—it can be mixed using simply a bowl and a mixing spoon.

The One-Bowl Method is typically utilized for cookies and bars with a chewy texture, which includes brownies and blondies as well as some forms of drop cookies. This method is extremely forgiving due to the fact that butter and sugar are not being creamed together, which requires much more attention to the process.