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*~*Linds*~* Re Cookie Fail
Hey Linds, so I have a couple of tips for you on making cookies that don't fall flat.
#1 - beat the snot out of the sugar, butter and eggs. Like I mean seriously you can't beat them enough.
#2 - warm up your eggs a little bit. You shouldn't use straight from the fridge eggs
#3 - make sure you mix your flour and (baking soda? or baking powder I can't remember which it is right now) together before you put it into your mixer.
#4 - add your flour SLOWLY. Like the lowest setting on your mixer and only until it is just mixed in with your butter, eggs and sugar.
#5 - the smaller the cookies the better.
I am the only one in my family whose cookies don't fall 
Re: *~*Linds*~* Re Cookie Fail
Ooooh, thank you SO much! I took the eggs right out of the fridge, so maybe that contributed? Also, I may not have beat everything enough... or added the flour mix slowly enough.
I'm going to try again this afternoon. Yay
BFP on 2.2.11
Linds --a few other points of suggestion, from a former crappy baker of cookies:
Use parchment paper. Seriously.
Also, what do you use for shortening? Are you using butter, margarine, other? That absolutely can contribute to the pancake scenario. Butter flattens cookies.
If you're using the sheets repeatedly (like with large batches) you need to mkae sure the trays are cool to the touch each time you use it (or else the batter melts before it can be cooked)
Are you sure you have fresh baking soda? Put a pinch in some water -- fresh should bubble/fizz a bit.
I always use butter and my cookies never flatten
I just have to say that I laughed so hard when I read your blog. I love it!
Also, I just avoid the whole cookie mess and make cookie bars. Throw the batter in a cake pan and cook. Delicious!!
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Everyone keeps suggesting parchment paper, so I'm definitely going to give it a try!
I used butter. Dumb question (I know nothing about baking) but what are my other options?
Did the baking soda test and it was fizzy
I really had no idea about making sure the sheets were cool when reusing them. Thank you so much!
I really appreciate all the tips - maybe I can make some non pancake-y cookies now! Really appreciate all the help
BFP on 2.2.11
Hehe, thanks Tania!
I was *thisclose* to making cookie bars and really wish I would've now! Oh well.
BFP on 2.2.11
You guys are so funny. I looooove 'beat the snot out of'
My only two cents is that my sister (the baking guru of the family) sifts flour anytime she uses it for baking.
I always use 1/3 applesauce 2/3 butter/shortening which of course is almost a different cookie but they stay unflat.
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