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Cookies Recipes
Warm from the oven, with a glass of milk or a cup of tea. These cookies are made for sharing and for the cookie jar.
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About Cookies
Cookies are small baked sweets made from a dough of flour, sugar, butter or oil, and eggs. Some are scooped and dropped on the tray. Others are rolled, cut, pressed, or shaped by hand. Add-ins like chocolate chips, oats, nuts, or spices make each one its own.
Unlike cakes, cookies are eaten by hand and bake quickly. They are not set in a crust like pies and tarts. Bar cookies sit close by in brownies and bars, but here you will find the classic single cookies.
Questions folks ask
Why do my cookies spread too much?
The butter may have been too soft, or the dough too warm. Chill the dough for a while before baking.
How do I keep cookies soft?
Store them in a sealed container. A slice of bread inside can help keep them soft.
Can I freeze cookie dough?
Yes. Scoop it into balls, freeze them on a tray, then keep them in a bag. Bake them with a little extra time.
Kitchen tips
- Chill the dough if the recipe says so. It helps cookies hold their shape.
- Use the same size scoop so every cookie bakes evenly.
- Leave space on the tray for spreading.
- Take them out when the edges are set. They firm up as they cool.
- Line trays with parchment to stop sticking.