Here’s the ultimate lesson: don’t overthink. I’ve made this mistake. I once measured 3/4 of a half cup so precisely that I ended up with a tiny pile of flour and a massive pile of regret. The recipe turned out fine. It always does. Cooking is not neurosurgery. It’s happy accidents with butter.
So grab your 1/4 cup. Fill it once. Then half-fill it again. Pour it into the bowl. Smile. You’ve just conquered a question that has haunted home cooks since the dawn of Pinterest. You’re unstoppable.
And if you mess it up? Add a little extra chocolate chips. No one will notice. No one.
