Q: 2. Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?

Yes, you can use salted butter , but you should reduce the additional salt in the recipe to 1/2 teaspoon to avoid making the cookies too salty.Make sure the butter is softened, but not too melted. Check that you're measuring the flour correctly (fluff it up and spoon it into the measuring cup to avoid too much flour).

Q: 3. How can I make my cookies chewier?

To make chewier cookies, try these tips:Use brown sugar (which has molasses) instead of all white sugar. Add an extra egg yolk to increase the moisture. Chill the dough before baking to help prevent spreading and maintain a chewy texture. Don’t overbake! Take the cookies out of the oven when they’re golden around the edges but still soft in the center.

Question 1

1. Why are my chocolate chip cookies spreading too much?

Accepted Answer

f your cookies spread too much during baking, it could be due to too much butter or the dough being too warm. To prevent this:Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Make sure the butter is softened, but not too melted.
Check that you're measuring the flour correctly (fluff it up and spoon it into the measuring cup to avoid too much flour).

Question 2

2. Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use salted butter, but you should reduce the additional salt in the recipe to 1/2 teaspoon to avoid making the cookies too salty.Make sure the butter is softened, but not too melted.
Check that you're measuring the flour correctly (fluff it up and spoon it into the measuring cup to avoid too much flour).

Question 3

3. How can I make my cookies chewier?

Accepted Answer

To make chewier cookies, try these tips:Use brown sugar (which has molasses) instead of all white sugar.
Add an extra egg yolk to increase the moisture.
Chill the dough before baking to help prevent spreading and maintain a chewy texture.
Don’t overbake! Take the cookies out of the oven when they’re golden around the edges but still soft in the center.

Question 4

4. Can I freeze chocolate chip cookie dough?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can freeze the dough. Portion the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet to freeze for about 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe container or bag. You can bake them directly from frozen, but add a minute or two to the baking time.

Question 5

5. Why do my cookies taste flat and crispy?

Accepted Answer

If your cookies turn out flat and crispy, it could be due to too much butter or the dough being overmixed. Here are a few tips to get the right texture:Be sure to measure your flour correctly—use the spoon-and-level method to avoid too little flour.
Make sure the dough isn’t too soft or warm. Chill the dough if it feels too soft before baking.
If you accidentally overmix the dough, it can result in a flat cookie, so mix just until the ingredients are combined.
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