Baking cookies seems like a fairly simple process, and yet we often end up making cookies that are either too hard or too crumbly. To avoid this scenario, take a look at these simple hacks that will help you bake perfect cookies every time.
Don’t Overwork Your Dough
This is by far one of the most common mistakes among beginners and it most often results in flat and crispy cookies. To make the perfect cookie dough, mix it gently just until the ingredients are combined.
Measuring Your Flour Correctly
Adding too much flour will result in dry and crumbly dough, so make sure to measure the flour correctly. It’s also better to use a digital scale instead of measuring cups to measure ingredients accurately.
Don’t Open The Oven Door
It can be tempting to open the oven door and check on your cookies while they’re baking, but try to avoid this mistake. Opening the oven door lowers the temperature by 25-50 degrees, and while this won’t ruin the cookies, it’ll certainly affect the baking process.
The Butter Temperature
Most cookie dough is made with room-temperature butter, so make sure to leave the butter at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
