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cookie help
Okay I like to bake I am good at it. What is the one thing that always turns out weird? Chocolate chip cookies. Here is my problem and you tell me what you think is wrong.
I always follow the baking instructions to the letter so instead of having a nice flat chewy cookie they always end up puffy and cake-y. They are still good but not the flat chewy cookie that everyone else on the planet seems to be able to get.
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Re: cookie help
too much baking powder?
Some cookie recipes call for baking soda, some for baking powder, some for some of each...
Butter is better than shortening for chewy cookies. Shortening can make them puffier. Also, try using a bread flour instead of an all purpose. I believe that's what Alton Brown uses in his "The Chewy" recipe. The higher gluten content helps get the chewy texture.
And yes, underbaking a bit does help. I always bake my cookies at a higher temp for less time - usually 400 for 8-10 minutes. I'm not sure I'd recommend it if you use non stick pans though as the higher heat and darker pans may produce darker bottoms.
You may need to experiment and make many many batches - so feel free to send some my way
Ditto this!
I always reduce the cook time of my cookies and they are super chewy
MMMM now I want some
Awww man! Now I want some too!