Here Are 7 Common Cookie Problems And Ways To Solve Them

There’s hardly anyone who doesn’t love savouring delicious cookies along with a beverage on the side. But, is baking cookies as fun and easy as savouring a plate full of them? Ask a baker about their first cookie baking session and you’ll get to hear about undercooking to burnt bottoms and everything in between. Are you also planning to bake a batch of moreish cookies this weekend? Here are 7 common cookie problems that you may encounter while baking and ways to solve them to make your first baking experience better. 

  1. Cookies with a burnt bottom
    Use a light-coloured baking sheet along with parchment paper instead of a baking tray. Dark coloured baking sheet absorbs heat quicker those light-coloured ones and prevent over-browning of the cookie bottoms.
  2. Inconsistent portions
    Are you someone who portions out the cookie dough with your hands? This may be the reason behind inconsistent cookie portions. Use a portion scoop to ensure consistent sizes and proper yield. This inconsistency can also lead to ununiform cook on the cookies.
  3. Chewy cookies aren’t chewy enough
    Did you plan to bake chewy cookies, but your cookies didn’t turn out to be chewy? Underbake them for a minute or two to ensure the desired texture.
  4. Cookies stuck to each other
    Place your dough portions in staggered rows to prevent them from sticking together. 
  5. Unevenly baked cookies
    Uneven baking is something that beginners struggle to deal with. Rotate your baking tray in intervals to ensure an evenly baked batch.
  6. Cookies left in the oven for too long
    Did you overbake the cookies for a minute or two? Take the cookies out of the oven immediately and place them on a cooling rack to bring the temperature down. 
  7. Cookies with overcooked edges
    If your cookies have overly crispy edges and a soft middle, try storing your dough in the fridge before portioning out. The temperature of your kitchen may lead to the melting of the butter, resulting in overly crispy edges. You should also avoid using a hot baking sheet to deal with this issue. 

You are definitely prone to some baking disasters as a beginner, but these are some tips you should keep in mind to at least make your cookies edible and fit for eating. Follow these tips along with the recipe below to get delicious cookies at home.