Master the Art of Perfectly Baked Cookies
Amanda JorgensenShare
How To Prevent Cookies From Spreading To Much In The Oven
Cookies are a beloved treat, but nothing is more disappointing than taking a batch out of the oven only to find that they've spread out into one big, flat mess. With a few simple tips, you can prevent cookies from spreading too much in the oven and enjoy perfectly baked treats every time.
Why do cookies spread in the oven? Before we dive into how to prevent cookies from spreading, let's first understand why it happens in the first place. Cookies spread in the oven due to several factors, including the amount of fat in the recipe, the temperature of the dough, and the baking time. When cookies are baked, the heat causes the fat in the dough to melt and spread out, resulting in thin and flat cookies.
5 tips to keep your cookies from spreading.
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Chill the dough: Before baking, refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes or overnight to solidify the fat in the recipe. This will prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
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Use the right amount of flour: Adding too little flour can make the dough too wet and cause the cookies to spread. Make sure to measure your ingredients precisely, and don't be tempted to add extra liquid or fat to the recipe. We use a digital scale and measure in grams.
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Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats: These materials create a barrier between the dough and the baking sheet, preventing the cookies from sticking and spreading.
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Preheat the oven with a temperature gauge: Make sure to preheat your oven before baking and use a temperature gauge to ensure precise temps every time. If the oven is not hot enough, the cookies will spread before they have a chance to set.
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Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Leave enough space between each cookie on the baking sheet, as they will expand slightly during baking. Overcrowding can cause the cookies to merge into each other and spread even more.
Takeaway
The biggest tip that helped us with our spreading issues was oven temperature. Our oven was inconsistent and sometimes would lose temperature even though the display said it was at our preferred temperature. Now we use a temperature gauge in the oven so we always know precisely what temperature our schemers are baking at.
Preventing cookies from spreading too much in the oven is easy with these simple tips. You can enjoy perfectly baked cookies every time by chilling the dough, using the right amount of flour, and following the baking tips. Remember to use high-quality ingredients and pay attention to your oven temperature. You'll be sure to impress with your delicious cookies.
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