Uneven heat distribution in oven. See that vent is unobstructed

COOKIES TOO DARK ON BOTTOM

Cookie sheet set on too low a rack in oven

Cookie sheet too wide or too long for oven

Uneven distribution of heat in oven

MUFFINS HAVE TUNNELS AND SHARP PEAKS

Overmixing

PIE SHELL SHRINKS

Pastry stretched in pan

Too much water