Baking can be incredibly fun, but it takes careful attention to make a treat that actually tastes good. Lily the Skunk is super excited to bake a fresh batch of cookies to share with all her friends. She is in such a rush to get them into the oven that she decides she does not need to listen to her father's baking instructions. Instead of following the recipe carefully, Lily tosses in whatever she thinks will work. But when it is finally time to pull the cookies out and take a bite, things do not go exactly as she planned. Her friends are in for a very surprising, and quite yucky, taste test! This funny and relatable story shows you exactly what happens when you choose to skip the directions. Join Lily on her messy kitchen adventure as she discovers why listening to the rules is the secret ingredient to success.