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My cookies go flat when I
bake them.
Q: My cookies go flat when I bake them. I use real
butter at room temperature and all the correct ingredients. Could
high humidity be a problem? I also have a different oven and
am not sure the temperature settings are completely accurate,
although I have not had trouble with burning things.
A: Cookies can end up being flat because of the following
reasons:
- The baking temperature may be
too low. (An oven thermometer really is an absolute necessity
in every kitchen)
- Too much sugar, fat, or leavening
will cause cookies to spread.
- Greasing the cookie sheet when
it isn't necessary can cause cookies to spread too much, this
is especially true with nonstick cookie sheets.
- The cookie sheet is too warm
(always allow them to cool before baking more cookies).
If these suggestions don't help
to correct the problem, you can try adding a little more flour
(begin with an additional 1 tablespoon per cup) to the recipe
or chill the dough before forming and baking cookies.
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