375°F = 190°C
Perfect cookies • Golden pastries • Crispy edges • America's #2 baking temperature
Why 375°F is the Cookie Champion
The second most popular baking temperature in America, right after 350°F
Cookie Perfection
25°F hotter than 350°F means cookies spread less, crisp up faster, and get those perfect golden edges while staying chewy inside.
Pastry Magic
Ideal for laminated doughs. Hot enough for quick puff without burning butter layers. Creates maximum flakiness.
Speed Zone
Just hot enough to speed up baking by 10-15% vs 350°F, but not so hot that you risk burning. The efficiency sweet spot.
375°F in Every Type of Oven The question everyone asks
Standard Oven
Direct conversion
Best for: All recipes as written
Fan/Convection
-20°C adjustment
Tip: Check 2-3 min early
Gas Oven
Moderately hot
Note: May have hot spots
Electric Oven
Most accurate
Benefit: Even heating
Pro Baker's Secret
375°F (190°C) is the "Goldilocks zone" - hot enough to create texture contrast (crispy outside, soft inside) but not so hot that sugar burns before the interior cooks. This is why it's perfect for cookies, scones, and biscuits!
Master 375°F (190°C) Baking Times
Cookies
- Chocolate Chip 9-11 min
- Sugar Cookies 8-10 min
- Snickerdoodles 10-12 min
- Shortbread 12-15 min
Why 375°F? Faster edge crisping
Pastries
- Pie Crust 15-20 min
- Turnovers 18-22 min
- Palmiers 12-15 min
- Cheese Straws 15-18 min
Why 375°F? Optimal puff & color
Quick Breads
- Biscuits 12-15 min
- Scones 15-18 min
- Muffins 18-20 min
- Cornbread 20-25 min
Why 375°F? Golden tops, moist inside
Savory Items
- Fish Fillets 12-15 min
- Chicken Tenders 15-18 min
- Empanadas 20-25 min
- Stuffed Peppers 25-30 min
Why 375°F? Crispy coating, juicy inside
The Science: Why 375°F Works
🧪 Chemical Reactions at 375°F (190°C)
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Maillard Reaction: Accelerated browning creates complex flavors 15% faster than at 350°F
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Sugar Caramelization: Begins at 320°F, optimal at 375°F for golden color without burning
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Starch Gelatinization: Rapid crust formation locks in moisture
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Fat Melting: Butter melts and creates steam pockets faster for flakier layers
📊 375°F vs Other Temperatures
10-15% faster baking, crispier edges, less spreading
More control, less risk of burning, better for delicate items
Much faster browning, crispier texture, professional results
Avoid These 375°F Mistakes
Burning Edges
Problem:
Edges burn while center stays raw
Solution:
- • Use light-colored pans
- • Center rack position
- • Shield edges with foil if needed
Wrong Pan Size
Problem:
Overcrowding causes uneven baking
Solution:
- • Leave 2 inches between items
- • Use multiple pans if needed
- • Rotate pans halfway through
Not Preheating
Problem:
Starting in cold oven ruins texture
Solution:
- • Preheat for 15-20 minutes
- • Use oven thermometer
- • Wait for preheat beep + 5 min
Perfect 375°F Recipes with Smart Scaling
Master these 375°F favorites with our ingredient calculators
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crispy edges, chewy centers. Auto-scaling for any batch size!
Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
Sky-high layers with butter calculator for perfect flakiness.
Apple Turnovers
Golden puff pastry with filling ratio calculator.
375°F in Context
| Temperature | Fahrenheit | Celsius | Gas Mark | Best For |
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| Slow | 325°F | 160°C | 3 | Cheesecakes, custards |
| Moderate | 350°F | 180°C | 4 | Most cakes |
| Moderate-Hot | 375°F | 190°C | 5 | Cookies, pastries ← You are here |
| Hot | 400°F | 200°C | 6 | Bread, pizza |
| Very Hot | 425°F | 220°C | 7 | Roasting vegetables |
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