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From: Sarah Phillips
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Yes, there are some differences. I have already outlined them on: http://www.baking911.com/pantry_list_kitchenstuff2.htm.
Briefly: Waxed vs Parchment Paper: While parchment is more expensive than waxed paper, it can be a better value since it's so versatile. Parchment paper can not be replaced in all instanced. If you are baking cookies on a sheet pan you can NOT use waxed paper because it will smoke in your oven. the silicon used on parchment paper is oven safe. Also, if you are making parchment paper cones for cake decorating you can't use waxed paper because it will disintegrate once the icing is inside. If you are using paper for lining cake pans, then yes, you can get away with waxed paper, but it may stick to the cake and peel off in sections. For carrot cake I have never had luck with waxed paper, most of the paper stayed on the cake and was a real pain to get off. You can also line your cookie sheets with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray, I guess it depends on what you are doing with the waxed paper.